New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Gunned Down On Friday Identified
Wilmington Police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred on May 16, 2025, in the 700 block of West 6th…
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Pedestrian Stuck In Newark Early Monday
Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of South College Avenue and East Delaware Avenue at approximately 8:16 a.m. for reports of a…
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Schools On Lock Down While Police Work Nearby
Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police are actively investigating an incident in the 300 block of Victoria Avenue. The nature…
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New Castle Resident Facing Deportation
A Dominican national residing in New Castle County was sentenced on May 13, 2025, to 30 days’ probation for failing to notify the…
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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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