New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Wilmington Man Receives 10-Year Sentence In Teens Death
A Wilmington man will face 10 years in prison for an East Wilmington killing that occurred in July 2020. Nehemiah Jackson, 21, pleaded…
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Three Injured In Route 40 Crash Wednesday
On October 4, 2023, at approximately 4:13 PM, a motor vehicle collision with injuries occurred in the 1700 block of Pulaski Highway. The…
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Man Shot In Claymont Wednesday Morning
On Wednesday, at 3:14 in the morning, an incident occurred in the unit block of Colby Avenue in Claymont's Knollwood Development. Patrol officers…
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Woman Injured In I-495 Rollover Crash Tuesday
Earlier this morning a routine drive on Interstate 495 southbound, near the North Dupont Highway off-ramp, took a turn when a motor vehicle…
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Shooting Leaves One In Critical Condition Monday
Wilmington Police are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 700 block of South Van Buren Street at approximately 8:26 p.m.…
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Officials To Test Nuclear Emergency Sirens This Morning
On Tuesday, October 3, at 10:45 a.m., the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware State Police, and the Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct…
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Vehicle Under Fuel Truck In Middletown Monday
Police are investigating a crash that closed Summit Bridge Road in Middletown late Monday. At around 10:30 a traffic collision occurred involving a…
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Carjacker Shoot At Victim Saturday Afternoon
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred in New Castle on Saturday afternoon. Officials said on September 30, 2023, at…
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Inmate Found Dead In Cell Monday Morning
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced the death of Jesse Goodchild, a 44-year-old inmate from Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI) officials…
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Troopers Charge Man With 7th DUI
Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old Roy Brown of Millsboro, Delaware, for 7th offense DUI following a traffic stop on Sunday evening in Rehoboth Beach. Officials said…
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