New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Reportedly Stabbed Near Maryland Avenue
Correction: the initial story reported that the stabbing occurred late Tuesday and actually occurred early Wednesday morning and or state police investigate the…
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Two Facing Felony Conspiracy Charges
On February 27, 2024, at 3:32 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the area of Georgetown Village Apartment Complex for a report of…
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Four Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus
On Wednesday morning, at approximately 6:24 a.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Kirkwood Highway and Limestone Road, according to…
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Electric Bike Reason For Tuesday Morning Fire In Claymont
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this morning’s house fire in Claymont was accidental according to Delaware State Fire Marshal…
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No Arrests Three Years After Double Homicide In Newark
It was a brisk February morning with temperatures hovering in the 30s when New Castle County Police were called. When officers arrived snow…
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Officials Release Conditions Of Men Injured In Fire Tuesday Morning
The Delaware State Fire Marshals Office is investigating an early morning fire in Newark. The fire occurred today in the 200 block of…
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Claymont Fire Sends Man To Hospital Tuesday
Investigators are currently on scene in Claymont after an early morning fire. A residential structure fire broke out in the unit block of…
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Firefighter Injured In Fire Monday Afternoon
On Monday afternoon, just before 4:00, the Wilmington Fire Department responded to the 600 block of N Spruce Street for a report of…
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Six Students Injured At School On Monday
On Monday morning, at approximately 11:50, the Wilmington Fire Department and St Francis EMSresponded to 100 W 18th Street, Shortlidge Academy for a…
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County Makes Arrest In Wilmington Manor Stabbing
Detectives have charged 20-year-old Justin Hassaballa of New Castle following a stabbing. On Friday, February 23, 2024, at approximately 11:48 pm, patrol officers…
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