New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Route 1 rollover crash sends one to hospital by air Wednesday
NEW CASTLE, DE – A serious motor vehicle collision early Wednesday morning resulted in a 51-year-old man being airlifted to the hospital after…
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Wilmington Police Delay Reporting Attempted Abduction Of 10-Year-Old Child
Wilmington Police are investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping incident, and are asking for the assistance of the public. Officials said on February…
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Two Facing Weapons Charges After Chase
On February 20, at approximately 3:20 p.m., members of the Uniformed Services Division were in the 2100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, when they…
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New Castle Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Dunkin’ Donuts
A 40-year-old man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a Dunkin’ Donuts in New Castle early Sunday morning. According to the…
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Shooting Victim Succumbs To Injuries, Troopers Identify Victim
WILMINGTON, Del. – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Wilmington on February 19, 2025,…
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Saturday House Fire Ruled Accidental
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the house fire that occurred on Saturday afternoon February 22 in Claymont Delaware was…
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I-495 Rollover Crash Sends One To Hospital Monday
Just after 3:15 Monday morning, rescue crews from the Brandywine Hundred Fire Company, along with members of the Claymont Fire Company and New…
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Dunkin’ Robbed At Gunpoint Early Sunday
The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Dunkin Donuts in New Castle that occurred early this morning. Officials said…
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Police: Teen Arrested For Throwing Bleach In Students Face
The Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old student from Claymont, Delaware, for a felony assault that occurred at Brandywine High School on Wednesday…
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Man Charged With Carjacking Man In Wheelchair
The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Jarad Hammond of Lewes, Delaware for an armed robbery that occurred in Newark yesterday morning. Officials said on…
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