New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Four Dead Due To Suspected Heroin Overdoses
Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police are currently investigating four separate fatal heroin overdoses. These incidents took place in the…
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You Can Now Add Mashed Potatoes And Gravy To The Bobbie
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop recently announced the introduction of house-made gravy and mashed potatoes to its menu for a limited time, responding to popular…
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Claymont Man Charged With Raping Multiple Women
Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged 40-year-old Asadullah Pardes with multiple counts of rape. Officials said on October…
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Police: Newark Man Charged In Road Rage Incident
Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Joseph Bartell of Newark, Delaware, for aggravated menacing following a road rage incident Monday morning. Officials said on November 6,…
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Body Cam Footage Released In September Murder-Suicide
The New Castle County Division of Police continues to investigate the incident that occurred in the unit block of Leader Drive in the…
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Investigators Release Findings For Saturdy’s Fire In Newark
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, following an investigation into a fire that occurred on November 4, has concluded that the incident at…
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14-Year-Old Charged In October Shooting
A 14-year-old male juvenile has been arrested by Wilmington Police in connection with a shooting that took place in October. Officials said the…
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Photos: Man Seriously Injured In Crash That Closed I-95
Emergency services responded to Interstate 95 Southbound near Frawley Stadium Monday afternoon, following a major collision involving an overturned dump truck and two…
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Overturned Dump Truck Carrying Boulders Crashes On I-95, At Least One Hospitalized
A dump truck accident on Interstate 95 has resulted in significant traffic disruptions after the vehicle overturned into a jersey barrier shortly before…
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Driver Trapped In Kirkwood Highway Crash Monday
WILMINGTON, DE — A male patient was involved in a vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Kirkwood Highway and Duncan Road…
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