New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Woman Critically Injured, Dogs Perish In Fire Friday
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a House Fire that occurred Friday afternoon in Wilmington, DE. At approximately 1:30 PM…
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Police: Felony Charges Teens After Middle School Beating
The Delaware State Police arrested two 13-year-old females and a 12-year-old male, all from Delaware, for assault-related offenses following an assault that occurred at Calvin R.…
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Man, 37 Shot In Wilmington Thursday
WILMINGTON, Del. – Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in the city. At approximately 1:58 p.m., officers responded to…
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One Injured In Route 141 Crash Thursday
Newport, DE – Emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment at approximately 1:34 p.m. on March 6, 2025, in…
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Troopers Identify Man Killed In Wrong Way 495 Crash Tuesday
The Delaware State Police arrested 58-year-old Marvis Branch of Wilmington, for vehicular homicide and traffic-related charges following a fatal head-on crash that occurred early this…
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Troopers Identify Man Killed In Tuesday Accident
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Newark that left one man dead. Officials said…
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Man Gets 30 Years In 2012 Murder Of UD Student
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2012 shooting death of University of Delaware student Peter DiSabatino. On…
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Wilmington Man Facing Vehicular Homicide In Wrong Way 495 Crash Tuesday
The Delaware State Police arrested 58-year-old Marvis Branch of Wilmington, for vehicular homicide and traffic-related charges following a fatal head-on crash that occurred early this…
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Police Update Human Remains Search In Newark
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., patrol officers with the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the unit…
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One Dead, Three Injured In Newark Crash Tuesday
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Newark that left one man dead. Officials said…
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