New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Killed In Triple Shooting Identified
On May 8, 2025, at approximately 6:44 p.m., Wilmington Police responded to the 800 block of East 22nd Street following reports of gunfire.…
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Three Charged In Kiamensi Gardens Incident
On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the area of…
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Man Shot During Police Pursuit Charged
Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old James Eaves (Left) of Dover for several felony firearm and theft-related offenses, as well as resisting arrest,…
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“Toy Gun” Found At School On Tuesday Causes Concern
Wilmington, DE – Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington is facing scrutiny after parents reported that a weapon was found in a middle school…
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Police: Helo Catches Driver Fleeing After Fiery Crash
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 1:08 a.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police, while on patrol, observed a…
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What We Know About The Hockessin SWAT Incident Monday
On Monday afternoon, officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 1200 block of Old Lancaster Pike in Hockessin…
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Police Chase In Newark Ends In Fiery Crash Early Tuesday
(Newark, DE) — Early Tuesday morning, the New Castle County Division of Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop that resulted in a…
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Police: North Carolina Trio Facing Extradition In Prices Corner Armed Robbery
The Delaware State Police have identified 28-year-old Austin McMasters, 31-year-old Brittany Stacy, and 26-year-old Tehya Dyer, all from North Carolina, as the suspects…
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Man Charged With Strangling Restaurant Employee
The Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Auston Pratt of Wilmington, Delaware, for assault and related charges after he caused a disturbance at a…
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Woman Injured By Gunfire In Smyrna Over The Weekend
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Smyrna early Saturday morning that left one woman injured. Officials said on May…
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