New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Newark Crash Sends Two Young People To Hospital
A two-vehicle crash on South College Avenue at the Christina Parkway intersection in Newark left two people hospitalized Saturday evening. First responders from…
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Maintenance Man Charged With Stealing From Senior Living Residents
Delaware State Police charged a Newark man with burglary and theft after investigators alleged he stole medication and other property from a resident…
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Officials Update Chase That Lead Troopers Through Three States Monday
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 42-year-old Maryland man in connection with a series of burglaries that investigators say spanned nearly two…
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Burglary Suspect Caught In The Act Police Say
New Castle County Police arrested a Newark man following an attempted burglary investigation in the Eagle Trace Townhouses neighborhood. According to police, officers…
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Two Drivers Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run
Wilmington police have announced charges against two drivers following a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred late last month on the city’s west side.…
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Fire In Middletown Sends Two To Hospital Saturday
A residential fire in Middletown sent two people to the hospital Friday afternoon and remains under investigation by state fire officials. According to…
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Police Update Carjacking Incident that Ended At Gunpoint
The Delaware State Police have updated a story that only First State Update brought you yesterday. On Saturday, State Police announced the arrest…
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Father Charged With Murder In Death Of Son
Wilmington police have charged 33-year-old Maurice Brown, Sr. in connection with a fatal crash that occurred after he fled from officers during an…
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Accident Ends In Murder Charge For Townsend Man
The Delaware State Police have charged Wednesday that 28-year-old Pavan Patel of Townsend in connection with a fatal crash in Middletown earlier this…
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Teen Shot In Middletown Rolling Drive By
The Delaware State Police is investigating a shooting that injured a teenager Tuesday night in Middletown. Officials said on December 9, 2025, at…
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