New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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…
Read article →
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.…
Read article →
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…
Read article →
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…
Read article →
Wilmington Police Seek Public’s Help In Locating Murder Suspect
The Wilmington Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a July homicide. On July…
Read article →
Man Charged With DUI After Crash At St. Georges High School
Delaware State Police have charged a Wilmington man after a crash investigation at St. Georges Technical High School resulted in multiple injuries and…
Read article →
Dealer Skates with Light Sentence in Death of Woman
A Newark man has received a four-year prison sentence, followed by probation, in connection with two drug distribution cases, one of which was…
Read article →
Arrest Made In Basin Road Armed Robbery
NEW CASTLE, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Hasan Gordon in connection with an armed robbery that took place on Labor…
Read article →
Police ID Rider Killed In Hockessin Crash
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 2000 block…
Read article →
Rider Killed In Motorcycle Crash Saturday
Hockessin, DE — A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a crash on Brackenville Road near Old Wilmington Road. Emergency crews were called…
Read article →