New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
17-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by Fleeing Vehicle
A 17-year-old who was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle that had fled from Wilmington Police has died from his injuries.…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Elkton Road in Newark
A motorcyclist was killed and another driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night on Elkton Road in Newark, according to police.…
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Burglary Suspect Released On Unsecured Bond
A 68-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with a July burglary at a New Castle County home, according to the New…
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DOJ: Chinese Hackers Targeted U.S. Infrastructure
Federal authorities have disrupted a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation that targeted critical infrastructure across the United States, including networks operated by power companies,…
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Shell Casings Found After Shots Ring Out In Middletown
Delaware State Police are investigating a shots-fired incident reported Tuesday night in the Middletown area. Troopers were dispatched at approximately 10 p.m. August…
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Police Seek Answers After Incident Monday Night
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that left a 43-year-old man injured Monday evening. Police said the shooting occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m.…
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Three Teens, 13,16 Charged With Attempted Murder
Wilmington Police have arrested two additional juveniles on attempted murder charges in connection with a July 3 assault involving fireworks that left a…
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Hockessin Man Charged With Homicide By Vehicle In PA Crash
A Hockessin man has been arrested and charged in connection with a January crash in Chester County that left his passenger dead. Kennett…
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Troopers ID Woman Killed In New Castle Crash
Delaware State Police have arrested a 42-year-old New Castle man on vehicular homicide and DUI charges following a crash that killed a motorcyclist…
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Man Charged In Hockessin Wawa Stabbing
Delaware State Police arrested a 36-year-old Hockessin man on felony assault and weapons charges after an employee was stabbed at a Wawa early…
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