New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Troopers Identify Newark Man Killed In Wednesday Morning Crash
The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Christiana Road in Newark early this morning that left one…
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Rider Killed In Smyrna Motorcycle Accident
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Smyrna on Thursday afternoon. Officials said on May 30, 2024, at…
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Rollover Crash Into The Concord Diner Early Friday
Police are investigating a crash that occurred early Friday morning.A vehicle crashed into the patio area of the Concord Diner, located at 2530…
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Police Say Teen Was Accidentally Shot Wednesday
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 6:09 p.m. Wednesday inside of a residence in the 200 block of…
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Rollover Crash Sends Man To Hospital Wednesday
On Wednesday evening at approximately 8:34, New Castle County Paramedics and the Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company of Newark were dispatched to…
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Body Found Inside Vehicle In Newark
The Delaware State Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased individual inside a vehicle on Sunday morning. At 9:33 a.m., New Castle…
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Mayor: Oil Leaked Into The Delaware River Wednesday
Earlier today, First State Update reported the presence of cleanup crews in Delaware City. The Delaware City boat ramp and surrounding waters were…
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Happening Now: 15-Year-Old Girl Shot Wednesday Evening
On Wednesday evening, shortly before 6:10 p.m., rescue crews and Wilmington Police were dispatched to the 200 block of W 26th Street in…
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Woman Killed When Car Crashed Into Home, Driver Fled The Scene
Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning in Dover. Officials said on May 28, 2024, at…
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Accident In Newark Sends At Least One To Hospital
This afternoon, a serious traffic collision occurred in the unit block of Redwood Court in Newark. Delaware State Police Aviation's Trooper 4 was…
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