New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Police Pursue Altima For More Than An Hour Thursday
A high-speed police chase unfolded on Thursday evening, around 6:30, when Wilmington Police attempted to pull over a red Nissan Altima with heavily…
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Lancaster Pike Crash Sends One To Hospital Friday Morning
A traffic collision was reported early this morning at the intersection of Lancaster Pike and Downs Drive in Wilmington. The accident involved a…
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Man Pleads Guilty In Murder Of 16-Year-Old
A Wilmington man has been convicted of the January 2015 murder of 16-year-old Jordan Ellerbe. Oliver “Butter” Henry, 25, has pleaded guilty to…
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Claymont Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident Wednesday
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Stanton that left one man dead. Officials said…
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Teen Facing Assault Charge In February Shooting
Wilmington Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with a February 20 shooting incident.Officials said on February 20 at approximately 5:42 p.m.,…
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Troopers Identify Man Killed In Middletown Crash Monday
The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday night in Middletown that left one man dead. Officials said on…
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Officials Update Accident That Sent Three To Hospital, One By Air
At approximately 4:15 p.m. New Castle County Paramedics, the New Castle Fire Company, Delaware City Fire Company, Christiana Fire Company, Port Penn Fire…
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Happening Now: Serious Crash Closes Limestone Road Near Stanton Middle School
A serious traffic collision involving a motorcycle occurred at the intersection of Tarry Lane and Limestone Road in Wilmington, DE, on March 13,…
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Happening Now: Three Injured In New Castle Crash
On Wednesday, at approximately 3:55 PM, a traffic collision was reported at the intersection of Hamburg Road and River Road in New Castle.…
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Officials Update Summit Bridge Road Motorcycle Accident
At approximately 3:15 p.m. New Castle County Paramedics, the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown, and Delaware State Police Aviation were dispatched to Summit…
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