New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
One Injured Late Sunday In Bear House Fire
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a residential fire that occurred late Sunday night and left one person injured. Assistant Public…
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Tractor trailer destroyed by fire at Newark service center
Firefighters responded to a tractor-trailer fire late Friday night at the I-95 Service Center in Newark. Just after 10:40 p.m., units from Aetna…
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Reports: St Francis To Discontinue EMS Service In Wilmington
Saint Francis Hospital will reportedly be discontinuing its emergency medical services (EMS) operations following a mutual agreement between Trinity Health and the City…
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Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Route 301 Southbound Near Hyetts Corner Road
MIDDLETOWN, Del. – A serious crash involving a motorcycle has shut down Route 301 southbound near Hyetts Corner Road on Friday morning. Emergency…
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Officials update Townsend crash that sent two to hospital, one by air
Motor Vehicle Collision in Townsend Leaves Two Injured, One in Critical Condition TOWNSEND, Del. — A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of DuPont…
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Officials update, elderly woman trapped under train in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE – Emergency crews responded to a rescue at the Amtrak Train Station in Wilmington on Thursday afternoon after a 74-year-old woman…
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Traffic Collision with Entrapment Closes Route 13 in Townsend
TOWNSEND – A serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment occurred at the intersection of DuPont Parkway (Route 13) and Harris Road around 5:00…
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Police: Man Charged After Shooting At Woman
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 12:49 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 2100 block…
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Motorcycle Rider Airlifted After Townsend Crash Involving Deer
Townsend – Emergency crews responded to a serious motorcycle crash Monday evening in Townsend after a collision with a deer left one rider…
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Fourth Suspect Sought In Cemetary Thefts
The Delaware State Police continues investigating the series of thefts from All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington last year, and are requesting the public’s…
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