New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Police Investigating Monday Morning Shooting
Wilmington Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place inside a residence located in the 500 block of East 6th Street Monday…
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Dover Police Make Arrest In January Shooting Incident
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at Whatcoat Apartments late Saturday night. Officials said the investigation began at 10:37…
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Police: Copper Thief Caused 19-Hour Internet Outage In New Castle
Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged 48-year-old Jason Elgart of New Castle following a felony theft investigation. Officials…
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Five Injured In Newark-Area Crash Sunday, Three Children
Delaware State Police are currently investigating a motor vehicle collision that occurred this morning at the intersection of Reybold Road and Salem Church…
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Wilmington Police Officer Reportedly Injured In Head-On Collision Saturday
Wilmington Police are investigating a crash involving one of their own Saturday morning, According to initial reports, Wilmington Police officers were responding to…
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Officials Release Five Patients’Conditions In Saturday Morning Fiery Crash
Delaware State Police are investigating a motor vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Bear Christiana Road and Rivers End Drive. This…
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Just In: Five Seriously Injured in Fiery Crash In Bear, Route 7 Closed
Officials are currently on scene investigating a serious motor vehicle accident that occurred this morning in Bear. Just before 3:20 crews were dispatched…
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Police: Robbery Suspect Threatened To Shoot Clerk Over Vape Products
The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday evening at a Wilmington area Shell gas station. Officials said on January…
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Photos: Marshals, County End Months Long Crime Wave, 18 Felonies
Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have arrested 27-year-old Mark Reynolds of Wilmington following an investigation into multiple violent felonies.…
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Fire In Cafeteria Fills Gunning Bedford Middle School With Smoke Thursday
Firefighters responded to a fire at Gunning Bedford Middle School on Thursday afternoon, with the initial call coming in around 2:30. The incident,…
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