New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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.…
Read article →
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…
Read article →
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…
Read article →
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…
Read article →
Firefighter Injured In Tuesday Morning Fire
Firefighters were dispatched around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday to a reported townhouse fire in the 100 block of Parma Avenue in New Castle. According…
Read article →
Student Charged With Trying To Rob 12-Year-Old At Knife-Point, Released
The Delaware State Police announced the arrest of a 12-year-old male student from Middletown in connection with an attempted robbery at Louis L.…
Read article →
Troopers Identify Middletown Man Struck And Killed Friday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday evening in New Castle. Officials said on January 23, 2026, at…
Read article →
Altercation At Casino Leads To Drug, Human Trafficking Charges
The Dover Police Department announced the arrest of Antwan Freeman, 44, of Dover, on drug and human trafficking charges following an investigation at…
Read article →
Newark Woman Charged With Stalking, Attempted Burglary
Police in Newark say a 31-year-old woman was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after officers responded to a reported burglary in progress on…
Read article →
Two Charged In Connection With Chase
An attempted traffic stop in New Castle County earlier this month led to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges against two. Officials said on…
Read article →