New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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Fire Engulfs Vehicle Friday Night
Firefighters and emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Edgemoor Road and Denny Road just before 8:50 p.m. on Friday following reports…
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State Lawmakers Floating Bills On Undocumented Migrant Protections In Dover
Dover, DE – First State Update has learned that some Delaware legislators are seeking co-sponsors for a set of proposed bills aimed at…
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Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of A Child
The Delaware State Police arrested 45-year-old David DiFilippo of Newark, Delaware, for felony sexual conduct and solicitation of a child between September 2023 and February…
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Police: Man Shot Waiting At Red Light Thursday
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at approximately 11:44 p.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to ChristianaCare…
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Two Arrested in Connection to Wilmington Shooting; DSP Correct Initial Fatality Report
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have charged two suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington. Authorities initially…
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Troopers Issue Correction, Victim Not Dead
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man in critical condition. On February…
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