New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Authorities Seek Help In Locating Suspect
The Newark Police Department is investigating an alleged Theft by False Promise incident from February 8, 2024, that they say occurred on the 300 block…
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Just In: Crash Partially Closes I-495 Tuesday
Just before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a crash involving a tractor-trailer led to the closure of the two left lanes on I-495…
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10,000 Mexican Soldiers Ordered To U.S. Border, Tariffs Paused For 30 Days
President Donald Trump announced today that he had a productive and amicable conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, resulting in an agreement to…
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Man Charged In September Stabbing
Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection with a 2024 stabbing incident following an investigation. Officials said on September 19, 2024, at…
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Two Carjacked At Gunpoint In Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at Towne Point Apartments early Sunday morning. Officials said the investigation began at…
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Troopers Identify Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Lewes Parking Lot
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon in Lewes that left one woman dead. Officials…
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New Castle To Raise Electric And Water Rates Beginning This Month
In late January the Municipal Services Commission of New Castle issued a statement regarding raising electric and water rates starting this month. Statement…
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St. Anne’s Episcopal School Administrator Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Justin Smith, the Head of School at St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Middletown has been arrested and charged with 25 counts of dealing…
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Arrest Made In Connect With 2021 Newark Hotel Shooting
A suspect tied to a 2021 shooting at the Red Roof Inn in Newark has been taken into custody after a years long…
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Man Charged With Fleeing In Stolen Vehicle
The Delaware State Police arrested 42-year-old George Brown of Wilmington for multiple offenses following a pursuit in a stolen Saturn that occurred yesterday afternoon in…
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