New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Full-Scale Disaster Exercise Happening Today
An emergency disaster exercise will be held at the Wilmington Airport (ILG) on Saturday, April 26, 2025 starting at 9:00 a.m. The emergency…
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Officer Charged For Slapping Woman That Spat On Him Police Say
On April 14, suspended Wilmington Police Officer Sgt. Caro Spearman was indicted on charges of Assault Third Degree, Offensive Touching and two counts…
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Troopers ID Man Killed In Clayton Accident Tuesday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Clayton. Officials said on April 22, 2025, at approximately 12:08…
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Newark Police Arrest Man Following Traffic Stop, Foot Pursuit
Newark Police arrested a Wilmington man after a traffic stop led to a brief foot pursuit and the discovery of multiple offenses, including…
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Former Delaware Death Row Inmate Found Guilty In Hawaii
A former Delaware death row inmate has been found guilty in a federal sex trafficking case in Hawaii. Isaiah McCoy, 38, who was…
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16-YO Charged With Armed Robbery
Wilmington Police have arrested a male juvenile in connection with an armed robbery following an investigation. Officials said on March 18, at approximately…
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Man Killed In Clayton Accident Tuesday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Clayton. Officials said on April 22, 2025, at approximately 12:08…
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Serious Crash Closes Road In Clayton Tuesday
Emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment Tuesday afternoon in Kent County. The crash occurred at approximately 12:08 p.m.…
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UD Police Say Pennsylvania Man Sexually Assaulted Student In January
A Pennsylvania man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred earlier this year at the University of Delaware official…
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Man Airlifted After Being Electrocuted In New Castle
A man was airlifted to the hospital Monday afternoon after being electrocuted while working near a power line in New Castle. Emergency crews…
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