New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Police Identify Man Fatally Wounded Early Monday
The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday. Officials said the incident took place at approximately 6:32 a.m.…
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Georgia Company To Build $170M Facility In Claymont
Georgia-based Agile Cold Storage has chosen Claymont, Delaware, as the location for a 275,000-square-foot cold-storage facility to help meet growing demand from North…
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County Police Charge Man With 3rd DUI
The New Castle County Division of Police has charged Larry Dorsey (62) of Wilmington with driving under the influence of alcohol, his third…
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Troopers Confirm Crash Was Caused By Shooting
Delaware State Police have confirmed a story only First State Update brought you yesterday. Officials said they are investigating a shooting that occurred…
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Man Fatally Wounded Early Monday In Wilmington
The Wilmington Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting. Officials said at approximately 6:32 a.m., local law enforcement responded…
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What We Know About The Shooting That Closed Route 141
The Delaware State Police are investigating an incident that occurred today on Route 141 Northbound just south of the Newport Offramp to Newport.…
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Are We Tired Of This Yet?, Man Trying To Help Lost Motorist Carjacked At Gunpoint
The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that occurred early this morning on South Market Street in Wilmington. Officials said on August…
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Police: Two Teens Charge In Claymont Carjacking
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old male, both from New Castle, Delaware, for a carjacking that occurred…
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Police Make Arrest In Wednesday Shooting
Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection with Wednesday evening’s shooting incident. On Wednesday at approximately 5:31 p.m., police were dispatched to the…
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WPD Details Wednesday Evening Shooting
Authorities with the Wilmington Police Department are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 1200 block of South Park Drive at approximately…
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