New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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Two Charged In Shooting Of Young Woman
The Wilmington Police Department has apprehended two individuals in connection with a recent shooting incident that occurred on October 15. Officials said the…
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Police Say Woman May Have Been Kidnapped In Elsmere
The Elsmere Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in an ongoing investigation into a possible kidnapping incident that occurred on…
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Man Charged In September Double Shooting
Wilmington Police have charged an individual in connection with a double shooting incident that occurred in early September. The incident occurred on September…
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Kenny Was Found Shot In His Car, Can You Help?
A chilling and unresolved case from September 2017 continues to haunt the city of Wilmington. Wilmington Police have been conducting a cold case…
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Second Arrest Made In Shooting Of 16-Year-Old
The Wilmington Police Department has announced a second arrest in connection with a shooting incident that transpired in the 800 block of West…
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72-Year-Old Shot In Broad Daylight Wednesday
The Wilmington Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that transpired in the 900 block of Kirkwood Street earlier today at approximately…
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