New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Rider Killed In Crash Wednesday Night
At 9:40 rescue crews responded to Route 13 and Second Avenue in New Castle for reports of an accident involving a motorcycle. Initial…
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Pedestrian Struck And Killed Early Thursday Morning
Just after midnight, rescue crews responded to New Castle Avenue for reports of a pedestrian struck in the area of the Route 9…
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Trooper Struck Early Thursday Morning In Newark
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that sent one of their own to the hospital early Thursday. Just after midnight, a Trooper…
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Woman, 3-Year-Old Injured In Wilton House Fire
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that this afternoon’s fire in New Castle that injured two people was accidental according to…
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After Five Years Police Make Arrest In Fatal Shooting Of Richard Young
A Wilmington Police investigation has resulted in an arrest in connection with a 2018 murder. On February 25, 2018, at approximately 9:24 a.m.,…
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Comfort Dog Assigned To Wilmington Court House
The Delaware Judiciary welcomed its first “facility” or comfort dog to the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in partnership with the Delaware Capitol…
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Burglary Suspect Out On Unsecured Bail Sought Again By Police
Newark Police are looking for a burglary suspect that was out on unsecured bail. On February 6, 2023, at about 1000 hours, Newark…
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South College Avenue Liquor Store Burglarized In Newark
On February 12, 2023, at about 0130 hours, Newark Police responded to 896 Liquors, 1017 South College Avenue, for a burglar alarm activation. …
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One Rescued From House Fire In Wilmington
Wilmington firefighters rescue resident of a home that was on fire Monday morning. Wilmington Fire Department units on the C-Platoon were dispatched to…
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Maryland Avenue 7-11 Robbed At Gunpoint
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a convenience store that occurred in the Wilmington area early Thursday morning. Officials said…
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