New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Found Wounded By Gunfire Sunday
Wilmington Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place around 3:15 p.m. in the 700 block of North Adams Street on Sunday.…
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Two Displaced In Sunday Morning House Fire
On March 3, 2024, at 10:22 am, the Wilmington Fire Department responded to 1229 Lobdell Street in the city’s Southbridge Section for a…
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Four Vehicle Crash In Newark Sends One To Hospital Saturday
At 11:25 Saturday evening rescue crews from Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder along with New Castle County Paramedics responded to Route 896 and…
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Troopers Identify Man Fatally Stabbed Wednesday
Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Clarissa Sierra of Wilmington in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred Wednesday morning. Officials said on February 28,…
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Man Arrested For Impersonating A Police Officer In Newark Grocery Store Parking Lot
On Thursday, February 22, 2024, Newark Police responded to the Suburban Plaza Shopping Center on Suburban Drive for a reported unconscious person in…
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Teen Facing Charges In Christiana Mall Beating, Released On Unsecured Bond
Delaware State Police have updated a story that only First State Update brought you last weekend. A 17-year-old New Castle teen has been arrested for…
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Wilmington Building Partially Collapses Late Wednesday
On Wednesday evening, the Wilmington Fire Department responded to a call at 522 E 4th Street, where the front wall of a vacant…
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Homeowner Confronts Newark Burglary Suspects
On February 28, 2024, at approximately 1:58 AM officers from the Newark Police Department responded to a residence on Wyncliff Lane, off Paper…
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One Trapped, One Ejected In Overnight Crash
Just before 10:30 Wednesday evening rescue crews responded to a motor vehicle accident in Milltown. The accident occurred at approximately 10:29 pm, in…
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Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing Near Maryland Avenue
Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Clarissa Sierra of Wilmington in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred Wednesday morning. Officials said on February 28,…
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