New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Rescued From Delaware River After Boat Sinks Monday
Just before 8:40 Monday morning, several New Castle County fire companies were dispatched to the Delaware River near Reedy Island following reports of…
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State Police Arrest New Castle Man After Pursuit, Motorcycle Crash
Delaware State Police have arrested Zachary Orr, a 41-year-old resident of New Castle, on multiple felony charges following a pursuit that occurred in…
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Delaware State Police Investigate Armed Robbery At Newark 7-11
The Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into an armed robbery that occurred at a 7-11 convenience store in Newark on October…
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Make-A-Wish Grants Wish For 6-Year-Old Annabelle, Headed To Disney World
In a heartwarming collaboration, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic and Red Robin in Christiana, Delaware, recently joined forces to host a send-off wish party for 6-year-old…
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Briar Road Haunted House Changes Hours
As the autumn leaves fall and the air turns crisp, one Wilmington resident has transformed his property into a Halloween wonderland that has…
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Troopers Update Fiery Crash That Left One Man Dead Saturday
On October 28, 2023, at approximately 3:19 a.m., a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Blackbird Landing Road in Townsend leaving one man dead.…
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Driver Killed In Townsend Accident Saturday Morning
Emergency services were called to an accident on the 500 block of Blackbird Landing Road in Townsend at approximately Saturday morning. Upon their…
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13-Year-Old Arrested Amid Ongoing Rash Of Auto Thefts, Attempted Thefts
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 02:38 a.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police arrested a 13-year-old male from…
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Family Fest In Hockessin Is A Must For The Kids Today
Trinity Community Church in Hockessin, Delaware, is hosting its Annual Family Fest on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, from 2-6 PM. The event is…
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Delaware Renaissance Faire Starts Today
The Delaware Renaissance Faire has returned in 2023, offering not just one, but three weekends of historical entertainment and activities. The event will…
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