New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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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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