New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Police Charge Townsend Man After Heroin Investigation
During the month of February, Detectives from the Division’s Safe Streets Task Force conducted a drug investigation involving 26-year-old Richard Ash of Townsend.…
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Three Charged With Organized Retail Theft
Delaware State Police have arrested three individuals for a series of shoplifting incidents. Officials said on February 14, 2024, at approximately 1:53 p.m., troopers…
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Police: Woman’s Body Was Dumped In Park After Being Fatally Stabbed
Wilmington Police have arrested two men in connection with Sunday’s fatal stabbing incident.Officials said on February 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m., police were…
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Arrests Made In Kosciuszko Park Fatal Stabbing
Wilmington Police have arrested two men in connection with Sunday’s fatal stabbing incident.Officials said on February 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m., police were…
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Newark Man Facing Gun Charge After Motorcycle Crash
Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Chad Johnson of Newark for gun and traffic charges following a crash investigation that occurred last Thursday in Newark. Officials…
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Mail Truck Trapped In Wilmington Sink Hole Wednesday
At approximately 1130 on Wednesday afternoon, Wilmington Firefighters were alerted to a collapse of the street bed with a vehicle sinking in the…
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Troopers Identify Man Killed In C & D Canal Crash
The Delaware State Police have released the identity of the individual who perished on Sunday night in Delaware City. Officials said Brian Baynard,…
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Troopers Identify Woman Killed In Governor Printz Crash Late Saturday
Delaware State Police are currently conducting an investigation into a fatal traffic collision that took place on Governor Printz Boulevard southbound late Saturday…
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Newark Crash Leaves 17-Year-Old Hospitalized
On the evening of February 12, 2024, emergency responders were called to a motor vehicle accident on Paper Mill Road near Wharton Drive…
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Teen Shot Near Edgemoor Monday Afternoon
The New Castle County Police are conducting an investigation into an incident that unfolded earlier today around Park Court in Wilmington. An individual,…
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