New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Wilmington VA Medical Center Turns 75
Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Paul Lawrence visited the Wilmington VA Medical Center (VAMC) on Saturday, May 3, to attend their 75th Anniversary…
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Fire Call Turns Into SWAT Incident Late Tuesday
A large police response in the Northridge neighborhood of Claymont concluded Tuesday night after an hours-long investigation involving what was described as a…
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Shooting Sends Man In His 50s To Trauma Center Tuesday
A man in his 50s was reportedly shot multiple times Tuesday afternoon in Wilmington. Initial reports indicate that the shooting occurred at approximately…
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Man Charged With Injuring Two Officers, Released On Unsecured Bond
Wilmington Man Charged with DUI and Assaulting Officers During Early Morning Traffic Stop A Wilmington man faces multiple charges following a traffic stop…
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Feds Indict Middletown Man For Carjacking, Armed Robbery
A federal grand jury in the District of Delaware returned a four-count indictment on April 10, 2025, charging a Middletown man with robbing…
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Why Trooper 4 Was Circling Overhead On Saturday
On Saturday several readers reached out to First State Update asking with the police helicopter was circling over Wilmington. Officials said on Saturday,…
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Police Update Monday Morning Shooting In Newark
On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 3:43 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the unit block of Earlington Lane, located within the Liberty…
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Assanis Stepping Down As UD President
The University of Delaware will undergo a leadership change this summer, as President Dennis Assanis has announced his decision to step down from…
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Photos: Police Are Investigating An Early Morning Shooting In Newark
New Castle County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Newark. The incident took place at the Liberty Square…
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Just In: House Fire Traps One Saturday Morning
Just before noon on Saturday, firefighters responded to a structure fire with reported entrapment in the 300 block of Matthes Avenue in the…
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