New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
One Dead, One Hospitalized After Crash In Newark
On Thursday afternoon, just after 4:50, a serious motor vehicle crash occurred on Otts Chapel Road, located just south of Welsh Tract Road…
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Rollover Crash Sends Two To Hospital Thursday Night
On Thursday evening, at approximately 7:30 PM, rescue crews from the Wilmington Fire Department, St. Francis, and New Castle County Paramedics responded to…
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Pedestrian Struck In Middletown Wednesday Night
Just after 7:40 on Wednesday night a traffic collision involving a pedestrian occurred at the intersection of Bunker Hill Road and Lake Seymour…
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Two Dead, One Wounded In Newark-Area Incident
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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Wednesday Afternoon Shooting Leaves Man In Critical Condition
In Wilmington, local law enforcement is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 600 block of East 8th Street. The incident transpired…
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Police Say Man Tried To Take Cops Gun After Fatal Pedestrian Crash
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at approximately 07:31 in the morning New Castle;e County Police were dispatched to the Hitchens Farm community in…
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City of Newark Mayor Stu Markham Announces Resignation
City of Newark Mayor Stu Markham has announced his resignation from office, with his last day in office set for October 18, 2023.…
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Police Confirm Man Found Fatally Shot In Elsmere
Elsmere Police have confirmed the fatal shooting that only First State Update reported over the weekend. Officials said at around 4:10 Saturday morning,…
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Note To Self, Don’t Drive Stolen Car Up To Secret Service Checkpoint
On Sunday New Castle County Division of Police was involved in an incident that occurred near the Biden security checkpoint on Barley Mill…
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DSP Releases Additional Details On NJ/DE Crime Spree
Delaware State Police (DSP) arrested two 15-year-old males of Wilmington, for receiving stolen property and resisting arrest on Saturday morning. Officials said on September 16,…
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