New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Woman Robbed At Knife-Point In Kirkwood Highway Parking Lot
Delaware State Police are investigating a knifepoint robbery that occurred yesterday in a Kohl’s parking lot in Wilmington. Officials said on August 20,…
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Woman Facing Felony Charges In Tuesday Stabbing
Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Tanekqua Stanford of New Castle on multiple felony charges after a stabbing incident that left one man…
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Trump Administration Order Seeks to Protect Taxpayer Funds Amid Jennings’ Pushback
The debate over federal benefits took a sharp turn when the Trump Administration issued Executive Order 14218, Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders,…
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Jennings Sues Trump To Protect Sanctuary Policies
The Trump administration has taken steps to ensure that federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds are used responsibly and in line with…
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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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