New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Found Dead in Wilmington, Was Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver, Police Say
WILMINGTON, Del. — Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision after determining that a 38-year-old man found dead in a city roadway…
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Boys, 13 & 14-Years-Old Extradited to Delaware in Newark Investigation
NEWARK, Del. — Two juveniles from Elkton, Maryland, have been arrested in connection with the theft of two vehicles from The Grove in…
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Newark Man Arrested With Stolen Gun, Multiple Drugs After Fleeing Police
NEWARK, Del. — A 39-year-old Newark man is facing multiple felony charges after New Castle County Police say he fled from officers who…
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Two Employees Injured In Prices Corner Robbery
Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that left two employees injured after they were assaulted by masked suspects early Sunday morning.…
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Middletown Police Respond to 1,340 Calls for Service, Record 81 Criminal Charges
MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Middletown Police responded to approximately 1,340 calls for service during a one-month period between July 15 and August 15, 2026,…
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More Than $8,000 in Tools Stolen From Work Van in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Middletown Police are investigating the theft of more than $8,000 worth of tools from a work van parked along South…
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Middletown Man Arrested After $1,450 in Kratom Products Stolen From Gas Station
A 24-year-old man was arrested following an investigation into the theft of more than $1,450 worth of kratom-containing products from a gas station…
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Ten Displaced, Including Five Fur Babies In Wilmington Fire
Wilmington firefighters extinguished a basement fire Sunday morning in the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, bringing it under control within 15…
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Two Show Up At Hospital Shot Sunday
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting reported at approximately 6:01 p.m. in the 300 block of North Scott Street that left two wounded.…
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NCCPD Opens Applications for 2027 Youth Academy
The New Castle County Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2027 Youth Academy. The program is open to local youth ages…
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