New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
31-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Tuesday Shooting
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the 2300 block of North Carter Street. Officers responded to the area…
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Troopers Investigating Monday Fatal Motorcycle Crash
The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred late Sunday night in Wilmington. On July 12, 2026, at approximately…
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Felony Charges After Police Show Up
A 28-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after New Castle County Police said he allegedly attempted to rob a person at gunpoint…
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Teen Shot Saturday Night
The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old male injured Saturday evening. Officers responded at approximately 7:26 p.m. to…
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Troopers Update Arrest Of Woman Caught On Video
The Delaware State Police have released additional information regarding a traffic stop and arrest in Dover after video of the incident circulated widely…
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Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Child Under 5
A Newark man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a child who attended an in-home…
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Man In Critical Condition After Monday Shooting
A 29-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting Friday afternoon in Wilmington. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded at…
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Officials Update Crash That Seriously Injured Three Wednesday
New Castle County emergency responders treated three people, including two who were critically injured, following a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on DuPont Parkway…
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WPD To Show Body-Cam Footage To Family When They Are Ready
The Wilmington Police Department has released additional information in the investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting of Kadir Skinner. Police said the information…
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Wilmington Hospital Shooting Suspect Back In Delaware
The man charged in the fatal shooting at ChristianaCare's Wilmington Hospital has been returned to Delaware to face prosecution. According to the Delaware…
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