New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Once Again A Group Of Teens Leads Police On Chase In Stolen Car
On January 1, 2024, at 2:05 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Varsity Lane for a report of several…
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Photos: Retail Business Fire Closes Kirkwood Highway/Limestone Road Tuesday
Just before 4:00 Tuesday morning, firefighters were dispatched to The Outlet Smoke Shop, located at 4540 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, following reports of…
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Fire Causes Heavy Damage In Middletown Sunday Night
The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is actively investigating last night's townhouse fire in Middletown. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:30 PM,…
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Man Found Fatally Shot In Elsmere Less Than Hour Before New Year
A man was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on Kirkwood Highway near Seneca Road late Sunday. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00…
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Two Trapped In Rollover Crash Friday, One By Ground, One By Air
Delaware State Police are investigating a rollover crash that occurred near the intersection of Boyds Corner Road and Milford Drive in Middletown. The…
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Philly Man Charged In I-495 Shooting Incident
The Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Nasir Simmons of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the suspect involved in the road rage shooting that occurred yesterday morning…
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14-Year-Old Charged In New Castle Shooting
Detectives with the New Castle County Division of Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in New Castle. Officials said on Monday,…
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Rite Aid To Close Two More Newark Stores
The Rite Aid Corporation, following its recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has announced the closure of more than 150 of its…
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Gunman Opens Fire On Father, Infant On I-495 Thursday
The Delaware State Police have updated a story that only First State Update brought you this morning. Officials said they are investigating a…
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Driver Hospitalized After Tractor Trailer Overturns In New Castle
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred in New Castle Thursday monring. Just after 8:00 this morning rescue crews responded to…
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