New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Trapped Under Vehicle Airlifted Thursday
At approximately 1:37 pm, New Castle County Paramedics, Hockessin Fire Company, Cranston Heights Fire Company, and Delaware State Police Aviation were dispatched to…
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Good Samaritan’s Vehicle Stolen After Stopping To Check On I-95 Crash
Delaware State Police have identified 54-year-old Nadeem Cassiem of Keasbey, New Jersey, as the suspect involved in stealing a vehicle Wednesday morning on I-95 in…
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Girl, 12 Charged With Assaulting Boy, 11 With Box Cutter At School
Delaware State Police arrested a 12-year-old student from New Castle, Delaware, following a felony assault that occurred at George Read Middle School on…
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Airport Motel, Old Restaurant Coming Down
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA), sponsor and operator of the Wilmington Airport (ILG) since 1995, recently purchased the balance of the…
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Police Investigating Shooting At McDonald’s Wednesday
Wilmington Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that took place at the McDonald's located at West 4th and North Monroe Streets at…
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Police: Caesar Rodney High School Student Charged After Kitchen Knives Found
Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old student at Caesar Rodney High School in Camden after two knives were found in his backpack…
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Wilmington Apartment Fire Late Tuesday Quickly Extinguished
The Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an apartment fire that occurred Tuesday evening. Officials said just after 10:30 the Wilmington Fire Department…
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Officials Update Crash That Closed Route 1 Tuesday
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that closed Route 1 on Tuesday. Just before 4:45, a motor vehicle collision occurred on Route…
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14-Year-Old Charged After Being Struck By Stolen Car
Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged one teen and are looking for a second suspect in reference to…
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Pedestrian Struck In Newark Tuesday Morning
New Castle County Police are investigating a crash that left one injured Tuesday morning. Just before 8:15 rescue crews from Aetna Hose Hook…
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