New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Troopers Identify Woman Who Died Over A Month After Crash
The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred in August. Officials said on August 29, 2023, at approximately 5:27…
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Man Carjacked At Dunkin Wednesday Morning
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 16-year-old male from Claymont and a 16-year-old male from Penns Grove, New Jersey, for a carjacking…
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Police: Four Teens Charged After Wednesday Carjacking
County Police update the Richardson Park police activity story that only First State Update told you about yesterday. Officials said officers from the…
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Man In Critical Condition After Crashing Into Home
On October 5, 2023, at approximately 12:21 p.m., a motor vehicle collision with a vehicle into a house occurred in the 1100 block…
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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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