New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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Councilman To Withdrawl Mass Rezoning Ordinance
New Castle County Councilman David Tackett announces his plans to immediately withdraw Ordinance No. 23-083 (and any variation), which proposes mass rezonings in…
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Driver Charged With DUI In Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Townsend
The Delaware State Police arrested a 36-year-old Dover man for DUI and related charges following a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening…
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Red Clay Failed To Mention Student Had Ammo In Email To Parents
Officials update a story that only First State Update brought you earlier today. Delaware State Police are investigating an incident that occurred at…
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Dickinson Student Reportedly Found With Gun At School Wednesday
The John Dickinson School in Wilmington informed parents late Wednesday afternoon about an incident that took place earlier in the day. Just after…
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Elderly Man Fighting For Life After Wednesday House Fire
Wilmington Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1700 block of W 14th Street in Wilmington, just before…
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Reports: House Fire Seriously Injures One Wednesday Afternoon
Wilmington Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1700 block of W 14th Street in Wilmington, just before…
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