New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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Police Searching For Man That Opened Fire On Driver In New Castle
Delaware State Police are investigating shots fired following a road rage incident that occurred in New Castle yesterday morning. Officials said on January…
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Hope Center Receives $750K Federal Appropriation for Capital Improvements
The Hope Center in New Castle County will receive $750,000 appropriated by Congress for capital improvements. The critical improvement to the Hope Center will…
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Oxford PA Man Facing Attempted Murder For October Shooting In Wilmington Bar
Delaware State Police have arrested Wilson Velez, 24, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, for attempted murder and related charges following a shooting that occurred at a Wilmington…
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Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck Saturday
At approximately 9:10 pm, New Castle County Paramedics (NCCEMS), Belvedere Fire Company, Cranston Heights Fire Company, Elsmere Fire Company, and Minquas Fire Company…
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Accident Closes I-95 Late Saturday Night, Three Hospitalized
At approximately 10:20 pm, New Castle County Paramedics (NCCEMS), Christiana Fire Company,and Aetna Hose, Hook, & Ladder Company were dispatched to Interstate 95…
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Newark House Fire Caused By Riding Lawn Mower
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that Tuesday afternoon’s fire that damaged a Newark, Delaware home was accidental, according to Assistant…
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