New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Driver Identified in Fatal Delaware Memorial Bridge Crash
The driver of the truck that went over the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and into the Delaware River on Friday has…
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Man Charged With Damaging Critical Utility Infrastructure
Wilmington, DE – A Wilmington man has been arrested in connection with the destruction of utility infrastructure along Milltown Road last month, authorities…
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Body Of Driver Recovered From DMB Crash
The body of driver of a truck that crashed through a concrete wall on the Delaware Memorial Bridge and fell into the Delaware…
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Recovery Efforts Suspended, Driver Presumed Dead Following DMB Crash
New Castle, Delaware – Authorities have temporarily suspended recovery operations following a serious crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge early Friday morning. Officials…
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Semi Careens Off Delaware Memorial Bridge, Search For Driver Underway
At approximately 3:40 a.m. this morning, a Bobtail Tractor traveling on the Delaware Memorial Bridge southbound into Delaware crossed three lanes of traffic,…
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Man Arrested Following Shooting in Stockdale
CLAYMONT, Del. — A 22-year-old Claymont man has been arrested following a shooting Monday morning in the Stockdale neighborhood, according to the New…
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Police: Two Wanted In Target Robbery
Delaware State Police are investigating a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred at the Brandywine Town Center Target in Wilmington Monday night. Officials said…
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Bear Man Gets 20 Years In 11-Year-Old’s Abduction
Dylan J. Steinberg, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that on July 2, 2025, the Honorable Jennifer L. Hall sentenced Darius…
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Latest On Police Search In Newark
NEWARK, Del. — Authorities in New Castle County responded to an incident in the Meritage neighborhood overnight, leading to a significant police presence…
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Man Shot Saturday Evening In Stable Condition
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, at approximately 10:57 p.m., in the 700 block of West 6th Street. …
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