New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Two Injured in Rollover Collision on I-495 Wednesday
New Castle County emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision with rollover and ejection on Wednesday, April…
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County Police Update Elsmere Incident
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, officers from the New Castle County Police Mobile Enforcement Team arrested 38-year-old Craig Speakman of Wilmington on multiple…
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Latest On Bus Crash and Road Closure
At approximately 8:02 a.m. Tuesday, rescue crews responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on DE-896 at the intersection with DE-71. Upon arrival,…
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Suspect Charged in Fatal Collision on Maryland Avenue
Wilmington Police have charged a 22-year-old man in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Monday morning in the area…
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Wilmington Fire Department Announces Key Leadership Appointments and Promotions
Wilmington Fire Chief John Looney has announced the appointment of Andre Cooper (Left) as Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention and City Fire Marshal.…
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Newark Mayor, Council Elections Today
The City of Newark is conducting its municipal election today, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to fill the positions of mayor and council members…
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Police: Fatal Maryland Avenue Hit-And-Run Vehicle, Driver Located
Wilmington Police are conducting an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred in the early morning hours on…
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Juvenile Struck And Killed On Maryland Ave. Monday
Wilmington Police are conducting an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred in the early morning hours on…
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Man Killed In Fatal Hit-And-Run Identified
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday night in Wilmington that left one man dead. Officials…
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Pedestrian Dead on Maryland Avenue Early Monday Morning
Wilmington police and rescue crews responded to the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Lower Oak Street just after 5:10 a.m. Monday following reports…
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