New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Charged With Aggravated Menacing
Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Robert George, of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, following a road rage incident that occurred on Monday evening in Wilmington. Officials said…
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Scooter Rider Trapped Under Vehicle Wednesday
WILMINGTON, Del. — A serious traffic collision in New Castle County left a scooter rider critically injured after he was struck and trapped…
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Carjacking Suspect Was On Probation And Wanted At The Time
Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection with a carjacking that occurred last month in the city. Officials said on August 18,…
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Man Shot In Broad Daylight Tuesday
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 5:39 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of West 3rd Street. A 32-year-old…
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State Looking To Raise Fees Again
Delaware officials are considering raising entrance, annual, and lifetime pass fees for state parks in response to sharply rising operational costs and record…
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Charges Pending In Fatal Police Chase
Wilmington Police have confirmed that charges are pending against a 33-year-old man following a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning after he…
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Reports: Child Dead After Fatal Police Chase
Police are investigating a violent crash that occurred Tuesday morning and left multiple people injured, and a child dead. The chase reportedly began…
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Wilmington Police Update Sunday’s Police Response To Parade
Wilmington Police are investigating reports of criminal activity and a large, disorderly crowd that formed following the annual Hispanic Day Parade on Sunday.…
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Rider Injured In Monday Morning Crash
Police are investigating a crash that occurred Monday morning at the intersection of Barley Mill Road and Montchanin Road in Wilmington. A male…
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Bicyclist Struck Late Thursday Night
A male bicyclist was hospitalized following a crash Thursday evening. Just after 11:45 a.m. on September 11, 2025, emergency crews were dispatched to…
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