New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Federal Jury Convicts Middletown Man In Major Drug Case
Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that on February 24, 2025, a federal jury convicted Dwayne Fountain,…
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Delaware State Police Investigate Three Separate Weekend Shootings
Delaware State Police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that took place over the weekend in Bear, New Castle, and Lincoln. The first…
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Authorities Investigate Possible Human Remains Near Capitol Trail and Red Mill Road
Over the past few days, First State Update has received numerous questions regarding police activity in the area of Capitol Trail and Red…
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Child, 2 Killed In Hockessin Crash, 4 Others Injured
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Hockessin. Officials said on March 2, 2025,…
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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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