New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Quick Response Leads To Multiple Felony Charges
Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police have apprehended 29-year-old Juan Sanchez of New Castle following an investigation into several burglaries.…
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Photos: Cold Case Units Seeking Clues In Two 2019 Murders
The Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit and the New Castle County Division of Police Cold Case Squad are both appealing for the…
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Crews Respond To Vehicle Fire Tuesday Afternoon
On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 12:57 PM, a vehicle fire was reported at 1005 Centre Road near Elsmere, Firefighters from the Cranston…
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Newark Woman Struck And Killed Monday
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday evening in Newark that left one woman dead. Officials said…
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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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