New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Officials Update Crash That Closed Route 13 Tuesday
On Tuesday morning at approximately 8:29, emergency services were dispatched to a severe motor vehicle collision at the intersection of North Dupont Highway…
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Happening Now: Major Accident Closes Route 13 In Wilmington Manor
Officials are investigating a crash that sent two to the hospital Tuesday morning. The crash occurred on N Dupont Highway southbound at Franklin…
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Man, 23, Dead, Two Children Wounded In Separate Shootings Monday
Wilmington Police are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on North Scott Street at approximately 3:11 p.m. Monday. Upon their arrival, police…
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Happening Now: Crews On Scene Of Shooting
Just after 3:00 Monday afternoon, emergency response teams were dispatched to the intersection of 4th and Scott Streets in Wilmington, following reports of…
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Update: DOC Inmate Who Failed To Return To Jail Apprehended
The Delaware Department of Correction announces the following offender from the Plummer Community Corrections Center (PCCC) in Wilmington who failed to return from…
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Child Reportedly Stabbed In Newark
Rescue crews along with New Castle County Police were dispatched to the apartments on Normandy Court, located off Salem Church Road, following reports…
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Happening Now: Barrier Stops Bus From Cross-Over Accident On Route 1
A DART bus was involved in an accident on Route 1 southbound, narrowly avoiding a cross-over accident thanks to a cable barrier. The…
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Lane And Ramp Closures I-95/896 Next Week
TRAFFIC ALERT - New Castle County - I-95/Rt 896 Interchange--Upcoming Lane and Ramp Closures The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists…
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Woman Sought In Armed Grocery Robbery
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery incident that occurred in the parking lot of a Food Lion grocery store in Claymont Tuesday…
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Smoke Detectors Alert Residents In Thursday Morning House Fire
An investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded that the house fire that occurred this morning in Wilmington was accidental.…
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