New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Car Carrier Overturns Along 301 Tuesday
Officials have released details surrounding a crash involving a car carrier along Route 301 northbound on Tuesday. New Castle County officials said emergency…
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Troopers ID Magnolia Woman Killed In Weekend Crash
The Delaware State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Townsend. Officials said on February 8, 2026, at…
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Two Charged In Fatal Shooting That Also Injured A Child
Wilmington Police announced the arrest of two men in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in May 2025 following an extended investigation.…
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Man Charged With Lewdness, Indecent Exposure
The New Castle County Division of Police has arrested a Bear man in connection with multiple incidents involving indecent exposure and lewd behavior.…
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JP Court To Relocate Operations Next Week
Justice of the Peace Court 20 will relocate its Wilmington operations later this month as part of a broader reorganization of court space…
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Police: Man Charged In Armed Carjacking
The Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Rashawn Chappell, of Dover, Delaware, in connection with a robbery and carjacking that occurred at a Wilmington…
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Police: Man Charged With 5th DUI, Hit-And-Run
Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have arrested 66-year-old Michael Elwood of Wilmington in connection with his fifth DUI-related arrest.…
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Police: Wanted Man Facing Drug Charges After Chase
The Delaware State Police reported that a 29-year-old man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody early Friday morning following a vehicle pursuit…
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Man Robbed, Carjacked At Gunpoint Wednesday
The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery and carjacking reported Wednesday night in Wilmington. Authorities said troopers were called at approximately…
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Snow Removal Turns Into Armed Robbery Monday
On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 700 block…
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