New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Woman Killed In Basin Road Accident Wednesday Identified
The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning in New Castle. On October 28, 2026, at approximately…
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Teen Struck And Killed In Trying To Cross I-95
The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday night in Wilmington. On October 29, 2026, at approximately 8:15…
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Unnamed Man Arrested After Stabbing Victim During Altercation
NEWARK, Del. — A 28-year-old Newark man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing earlier this month that left another man injured…
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Woman Killed In Basin Road Accident Wednesday
The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning in New Castle. On October 28, 2026, at approximately…
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18-Year-Old Extradited In 2025 Murder
An 18-year-old man has been extradited to Delaware and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Marcus Foster on New Year’s Eve…
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Gun At Middletown High School Details Released
A 15-year-old Middletown High School student was arrested Tuesday after a school resource officer and staff recovered a loaded 9mm handgun and a…
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Former Wilmington Teacher Convicted Of Child Rape Decades Later
A former Wilmington Catholic school teacher who was arrested while working at an elementary school in Florida has been convicted of multiple sexual…
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Cause Of Fire That Destroyed Historic Wilmington Church Undetermined
WILMINGTON, DE — More than five months after a massive three-alarm fire destroyed the historic Mother AUMP Church in Wilmington, investigators have officially…
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Student Arrested After Loaded Gun Found At Middletown High School
Delaware State Police are investigating an incident involving a student reportedly in possession of a firearm at Middletown High School. According to police,…
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Low Bail After Police Chase In Stolen Car
A 28-year-old Wilmington man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing from New Castle County Police in a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon…
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