New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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Four Seriously Injured In Collision On Saturday
On Saturday, at approximately 4:35 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Kennett Pike and Stone Brook Drive in Greenville following…
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Delaware State Police release additional details in trooper-involved pursuit/shooting
Delaware State Police have updated a story that first date update first brought you this morning. Officials said they are investigating an officer-involved…
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Pursuit Ends In Shooting and Arrests in Townsend
Townsend, DE – A pursuit reportedly involving a stolen vehicle ended with gunfire and multiple arrests Saturday night in Townsend. At approximately 9:30…
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Second Arrest Made In Robbery/Carjacking
The Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals in connection to a violent early morning robbery that occurred on April 14, 2025, at…
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No One Is Off Limits, 9-Year-Old Girl Shot During Fatal Shooting
Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at approximately 6:44 p.m., in the 800 block of East 22nd Street. Police…
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One Airlifted Following Early Morning Crash In Smyrna
(Smyrna, DE) A patient was airlifted in critical condition following a serious motor vehicle collision on Route 13 in northern Smyrna early Thursday…
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