New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
County To Install EV Chargers At Parks And Libraries
On Monday officials gathered at the Woodlawn Library to unveil the county's "100 EV Plugs Plan." This initiative aims to make over 100…
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“Delivery Driver” In Critical Condition After Being Shot
The Wilmington Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 6:02 p.m. on Sunday evening, in the 1200 block…
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Stolen Vehicle Leads To Two Arrests, Released On Unsecured Bond
Patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged two juvenile suspects in connection with a vehicle theft investigation. Officials…
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Woman Thought Kidnapped In Elsmere Safe, Police Say
On October 20, 2023, Elsmere Police did follow up on the report of the kidnapping that was reported on October 19, 2023 at…
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Person Struck By Train In Wilmington Sunday
Just after 12:30 Sunday afternoon rescue crews and Wilmington Police responded to the area of Union Street and Pennsylvania Avenue for reports of…
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Unreported Gunfire Early Friday Keeps Officers Busy
Wilmington Police are currently investigating gunfire that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, which involved what has been described as a…
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Armed Felon Leads Troopers On High-Speed Chase
Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Hyneiff Jackson of Philadelphia on numerous criminal charges following a vehicle and foot pursuit that took place…
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Newark Police Charge Middletown Man With Lewdness and Indecent Exposure
On October 14, 2023, Newark Police responded to a report of an indecent exposure incident at the Shoppes at Louviers on Louviers Drive…
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Friday Morning Fire Displaces Two in New Castle
The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office has concluded that a fire that severely damaged a home in New Castle was accidental in nature.…
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Uncertainty Surrounds Wilmington’s Residency Requirement Policy
In a recent announcement, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki expressed concerns about the residency requirement for City employees, stating that it was undermining the…
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