New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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Investigators Release Cause Of McDonald’s Fire, Damage Estimated At $1M Dollars
A fire incident that occurred at the McDonald's restaurant on Concord Pike in Wilmington this morning has been ruled accidental according to Delaware…
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Maryland Man Charged In November Fatal Shooting Inside Wilmington Home
Wilmington Police Department recently reported the arrest of a suspect in relation to a fatal shooting incident that occurred in November. The incident…
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Two Injured In McDonald’s Fire Thursday
Firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire at the McDonald's restaurant located at 2507 Concord Pike in Wilmington. At approximately 9:10 Thursday morning…
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Photos: Firefighter Battling Fire At Concord Pike McDonalds
Firefighters have responded to the McDonald's restaurant located at 2507 Concord Pike in Wilmington. Upon arrival, the Talleyville Fire Company observed smoke coming…
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Newark Police Adds EV To Patrol Fleet
The Newark Police Department has taken delivery of a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up truck. The vehicle has been completely upfitted with necessary…
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DVFA Offering Thousands Of Free Smoke Detectors Through Your Local Fire House
The Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association (DVFA) has stepped up to help save lives in the First State. The organization purchased over 3,300 smoke…
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