New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Homicide Unit Investigating Wednesday’s Fatal Shooting
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man dead. Officials said on February…
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Second Shooting In Wilmington Today Leaves Teen Wounded
Wilmington, DE – Just before 6:20 p.m., emergency crews responded to the 1900 block of Seneca Road, near Canby Park, for reports of…
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Man Seriously Injured After Catching Fire In New Castle
New Castle, DE – A man sustained serious injuries Tuesday afternoon after his clothing reportedly caught fire while welding inside an elevated water…
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Two Injured In Claymont House Fire Wednesday
CLAYMONT, Del. — Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Denham Avenue in the Knollwood development Wednesday morning. Emergency crews were dispatched…
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Woman Trapped In Rollover Crash In Newark
Late Tuesday night, emergency crews responded to a rollover crash with entrapment on Fox Den Road near Paper Mill Road in Newark. The…
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Update On Hours Long Boat Fire On The Delaware Tuesday
Rescue crews responded to the Delaware River at around 9:40 a.m. Tuesday morning after receiving information from the U.S. Coast Guard about a…
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Firefighters Battle House Fire in Red Lion Chase; Two Escape Partial Collapse
Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a residential structure fire in the 800 block of Lowell Drive on Tuesday morning. The fire, reported…
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Just In: Tugboat Fire On Delaware River: Crew Rescued, Fireboats Battling Blaze
Rescue crews responded to the Delaware River at around 9:40 a.m. Tuesday morning after receiving information from the U.S. Coast Guard about a…
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Trooper Medics Add Whole Blood To Life Saving Tool Bag
The Delaware State Police Aviation Section has launched a statewide Pre-Hospital Whole Blood Program in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Delmarva, enhancing…
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Eight Injured In Fiery Crash Monday Night
On Monday evening emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and fire at the Christiana Fashion Center. The incident,…
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