New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
WPD Launches Online Portal For Sharing Your Video
The Wilmington Police Department has launched a new online portal that allows residents and business owners to securely share video and photo evidence…
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Three Seriously Injured In Crash Monday
Wilmington Police are seeking public assistance following a single-vehicle collision that left three men seriously injured on Monday morning. According to police, officers…
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Which State Laws Burden Commerce, Trump Takes Economic Show On The Road
On Friday, the Justice Department and the National Economic Council announce an effort to identify State laws that significantly and adversely affect the…
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Rider Sentenced In Main Street Death Of UD Student
Brian Briddle, 27, of Newark, has been sentenced following his guilty plea in the death of University of Delaware freshman Noelia Gomez, who…
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Former Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Children
Delaware State Police have arrested 57-year-old Vincent Buckwash, of Wilmington, Delaware. Buckwash, a former teacher, is facing felony charges of unlawful sexual contact and sexual…
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Traffic Stop Leads To Multiple Charges For Pair
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police’s Active Crime Trend (ACT) Team…
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Man Charged In Crash That Split Car In Half
Delaware State Police have charged a Wilmington man with vehicular assault, DUI, and felony firearm offenses following a two-vehicle crash early Sunday in…
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Photos: Fire Races Through Home Wednesday Afternoon
Firefighters from multiple agencies across New Castle County and southeast Pennsylvania responded to a residential fire on the 1300 block of Quincy Drive…
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Man In Critical Condition After Monday Shooting
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday evening in the 500 block of West 9th Street. Authorities say the incident happened…
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Off-Road Crash Sends One To Hospital Monday Night
Emergency crews responded to White Clay Creek on Monday evening after reports of a vehicle in the water. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on…
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