New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Facing Felony Charges After Light Poles Go Missing
Delaware State Police have arrested 55-year-old Richard Boyd of Greenwood, for his alleged involvement in a felony theft incident that took place in…
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Man Charged After Fairfax Incident
Troopers have released detail surround the story only First State Update brought you this morning. The Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Logan Smith of Aston,…
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Large Police Search Tuesday Night In Fairfax
Multiple police agencies searched for multiple subjects Tuesday night. On Tuesday evening between 8:30 and 10:30 multiple police officers converges on the Fairfax…
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Two Boys, 12 And 14 Charged In Armed Carjacking
The Wilmington Police Department has taken two male juveniles into custody in connection with a recent armed carjacking incident. The incident occurred on…
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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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