New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
48-Year-Old Man Struck And Killed On Salem Church Road
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Newark that left one man dead. Officials said…
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Fire Sweeps Through North Star Home Sunday
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing its investigation into a fire that caused extensive damage to a large home in the…
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Monday Morning Shooting Leaves One In Critical Condition
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning at approximately 1:34 a.m. in the 700 block of East 10th Street.…
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Troopers ID Pedestrian Struck And Killed Near Elsmere
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in Wilmington that left one man dead. Officials said…
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Troopers Update Fatal Pedestrian Accident New Elsmere
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in Wilmington that left one man dead. Officials said…
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Police Investigate Fatal Accident Near Elsmere Late Friday
A fatal accident involving a bicyclist occurred late Friday night near Elsmere. Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Kirkwood Highway and…
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Full-Scale Disaster Exercise Happening Today
An emergency disaster exercise will be held at the Wilmington Airport (ILG) on Saturday, April 26, 2025 starting at 9:00 a.m. The emergency…
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Officer Charged For Slapping Woman That Spat On Him Police Say
On April 14, suspended Wilmington Police Officer Sgt. Caro Spearman was indicted on charges of Assault Third Degree, Offensive Touching and two counts…
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Troopers ID Man Killed In Clayton Accident Tuesday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Clayton. Officials said on April 22, 2025, at approximately 12:08…
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Newark Police Arrest Man Following Traffic Stop, Foot Pursuit
Newark Police arrested a Wilmington man after a traffic stop led to a brief foot pursuit and the discovery of multiple offenses, including…
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