New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Crash Traps One On Delaware Memorial Bridge Early Saturday
A 25-year-old man was rescued after a crash on Interstate 295 at the Delaware Memorial Bridge early Saturday morning. Just after 4:20, emergency…
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Man Wanted In August Warehouse Stabbing Picked Up By U.S. Marshals
Delaware State Police announced the arrest of 35-year-old Taamir Smith of New Castle in connection with a stabbing at a warehouse on Bear…
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Wilmington Man Facing 5th DUI After Traffic Stop
Delaware State Police arrested 69-year-old Paul Fox of Wilmington for his fifth offense DUI following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning. Officials said on September…
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Man Charged With 5th DUI Tuesday Night
Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Salvatore Rothwell of Wilmington for his fifth offense DUI following a traffic stop late Tuesday night. Officials said on September…
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DelDOT Claps Back At Shupe’s “Reckless Spending” Comment
A public dispute has emerged between State Representative Bryan Shupe and the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) regarding the use of the Transportation…
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Police Identify Man Gunned Down At Eden Park Sunday
Wilmington Police confirmed Monday that they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. At approximately 3:18 p.m., officers responded to Eden…
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Her Last Trip To Delaware Ended In Murder
The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a new appeal for information in the unsolved homicide of Jane Marie Prichard, who…
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Police Confirm Man Gunned Down At Eden Park Sunday
Wilmington Police confirmed Monday that they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. At approximately 3:18 p.m., officers responded to Eden…
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Man, 36, Shot Late Saturday Evening
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday at approximately 9:08 p.m. in the 100 block of West 20th Street. Police…
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Pedestrian Struck And Killed Thursday Near Newport Identified
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening in Wilmington. Officials said on September 18, 2025, at approximately…
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