New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Driver Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run
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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Fire Damages Newark-Area Home Friday Night
A fire damaged a home in the 200 block of Catalina Drive in the Harmony Hills neighborhood of Newark on the Friday. The…
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Reports: Pedestrian Struck And Killed Late Friday
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Friday night in Wilmington. The incident occurred at approximately 11:34, in the area of Augustine Cut…
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Police Update Injuries In Crash Involving Officer
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., an officer traveling eastbound on Christiana Road in the area of Thomas Garrett Drive…
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Craft Beer and Community Support to Unite at Carter Farm in Townsend
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., residents and visitors alike will gather at Carter Farm, located at 818…
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NPD Mascot Name Revealed At Friday Pep Rally
The Newark Police Department and the Newark Police Athletic League (PAL) have officially announced the name of their newly developed, professionally crafted department…
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FBI Denial Could Delay State Marijuana Industry Start
After working with the State Bureau of Identification and the Delaware Department of Justice to secure a FBI service code to conduct the…
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Historic Odessa Foundation to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt
ODESSA, Del. — The Historic Odessa Foundation will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13, 2025, welcoming children from toddlers…
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Three Injured In Newark-Area Crash Thursday Morning
At approximately 8:37 a.m., New Castle County Paramedics, along with fire and EMS personnel, were dispatched to the intersection of Capitol Trail and…
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Man In Critical Condition After Early Morning Fire
Wilmington firefighters responded early Tuesday morning to a reported residential structure fire in the unit block of East 22nd Street. Crews were alerted…
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