New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Woman Struck On Kirkwood Highway Thursday
On September 14, 2023, at approximately 11:50 AM, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Kirkwood Highway and Milltown…
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Rider Critically Injured In I-495 Motorcycle Crash
On September 14, 2023, at 10:11 p.m., a motorcycle collision with injuries occurred on Interstate 495 southbound, near the North Dupont Highway Underpass…
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$71 Million Resurfacing Of DMB Enters Final Phase
Today, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials announced that the final phase of the major construction project to rehabilitate the bridge deck…
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Police Update Middletown Drive-By Shooting
In Middletown, an ongoing investigation by the New Castle County Division of Police is currently underway following a shooting incident in the 900…
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Happening Now: Victim Airlifted After Middletown Drive-By Shooting – Photos
Around 11:40, emergency responders from the Odessa Fire Company, along with New Castle County Paramedics, Delaware State Police Aviation's Trooper 4 and New…
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18-Year-Old Found Shot Early Wednesday Morning
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that took place at approximately 12:51 a.m. The incident occurred in the 800 block of North Lombard…
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State Police Update Attempted Pike Creek ATM Theft
The Delaware State Police have updated a story that only First State Update brought you last week. Troopers are investigating an attempted theft…
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Man Gets 10 Years In Fatal 2021 Shooting
A Wilmington man has been handed a ten-year prison sentence following his convictions for Manslaughter and Reckless Endangering 1st Degree. Earlier this month…
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K-9 Cop Ends Police Chase Of Burglary Suspect
Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Daniel Tesfamihret of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in connection with a string of thefts and burglaries in New Castle…
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Police: 16-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In
Wilmington Police have identified and charged a 16-year-old male juvenile in connection with an August 9 shooting incident. Officials said on August 9,…
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