New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Disabled Tractor-Trailer Slowing Morning Commute
Motorists are advised to exercise caution on Route 1 Northbound in the area of the flyover ramp merging onto I-95 Northbound, due to…
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Reports: Storm Debris Clean-Up Leads To Severe Burns
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a fire that left a 40-year-old male critically injured Sunday. Chief Deputy Robert Fox…
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House Fire Critically Injures New Castle Woman
The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire that seriously injured a woman Monday. Officials said at approximately 2:50 PM,…
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Four Young People Injured In Middletown Crash Sunday
Authorities are investigating a crash that left four young people injured. Officials said on Sunday, at approximately 5:15 PM, a vehicle collision occurred…
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Man Critically Injured After Crashing Into Tree Friday
New Castle County Police are conducting an investigation into a crash that left a man in critical condition. Officials said on January 12th,…
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Middle School Edibles Rumors Cleared Up
The principal of Everett Meredith Middle School addressed a situation that arose at the school earlier this week. In a letter to parents,…
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Police: Knife-Wielding Man Charged With Assaulting Hotel Employee
The Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Anthony Garcia of Wilmington for multiple felony charges following an assault that occurred on Tuesday afternoon at a motel…
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Woman Charged In September Fatal Pedestrian Incident
The New Castle County Division of Police has made an arrest in a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Wilton Boulevard in…
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Kidnapping Suspect Extradited To Delaware, Released On OR
Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged Randy Purnell, 42, (Left) of New Castle, and Aaron Douglas, 35, (Right)…
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Bear Man Faces 15 To Life In Missing 11-Year-Old New Jersey Girl Case
David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today the unsealing of a December 14, 2023, Indictment returned by a…
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