New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
New Castle-Area Fire Heavily Damages Home Wednesday
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded that a house fire that occurred this afternoon in the Oakmont development of New Castle…
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Troopers Identify Man Killed In Kent County Crash Wednesday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Felton that left one man dead. Officials said on…
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Troopers Identify Man Killed Monday Morning On I-495
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning on I-495 in Wilmington that left one man dead.…
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Troopers Identify Man Killed Monday Morning On I-495
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning on I-495 in Wilmington that left one man dead.…
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Woman Killed In Route 1 Offramp Crash Tuesday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Bear. Officials said on March 25, 2025, at approximately…
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Troopers Update Monday Morning Fatal I-495 Accident
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning on I-495 in Wilmington that left one man dead.…
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Middle School Teacher Charged In Alleged Sexual Solicitation Incident
A 39-year-old physical education teacher at George Read Middle School in the Colonial School District was arrested Monday morning following an investigation into…
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Police Hoping For Break In Death Investigation, Tattoos Could Be Key
Wilmington Police are continuing efforts to identify a deceased female found earlier this month and are requesting the public’s assistance by releasing new…
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Happening Now: Fatal Accident Shuts Down I-495
At approximately 5:13 a.m. Monday, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision on I-495 northbound in the area of Route 13 in…
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Police Confirm Teen Was Shot Saturday
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 4:23 p.m., in the 1300 block of Banning Street. Police located a…
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