New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Teen, 16 Charged With Armed Robbery
Wilmington Police have taken a 16-year-old male into custody in connection with an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month. The incident took…
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One Injured In Elsmere House Fire
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting an investigation into a residential fire that occurred in Elsmere on the evening of Wednesday,…
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Officials Investigating Wastewater Discharge Near Bethany Beach
On Wednesday Sussex County officials said they were investigating and working to remedy a diversion of treated effluent from its South Coastal Regional…
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Police Identify Young Man Killed By Gunfire Tuesday
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at approximately 3:58 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the area of…
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Man On Electric Bike Robbed At Pipe-Point
The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred in New Castle last night. Officials said on July 21, 2025, at…
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Young Man Dead After Being Shot Multiple Times Tuesday
A homicide investigation is underway in New Castle County following a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the area of Wilton Boulevard…
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Police: DUI Suspect Plows Into County Cops Sunday
A Wilmington man is facing multiple charges after crashing into a police vehicle during an early morning DUI incident in Newport. According to…
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Police: Armed Bus Rider Arrested After Falling Asleep
Delaware State Police have arrested a Pennsylvania man on gun and drug-related charges following an incident at a transit station in Claymont. According…
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Police Seeking Information In Cold Case Homicide
On the night of July 18, 2012, authorities responded to a report of a shooting in the Belvedere community near Wilmington. Police say…
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Newark Man Robbed At Gunpoint Saturday Morning
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Superlodge in New Castle early Saturday morning. Officials said on July 19,…
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