New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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Newark Man Charged With Robbery
The Delaware State Police arrested 31-year-old Daquan Christy of Newark, Delaware, for a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred at a Newark area smoke shop yesterday…
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Death Investigation Underway In Old New Castle
Authorities are conducting a death investigation in the area of 740 Ferry Cut Off Street in Historic New Castle early Thursday. Emergency responders…
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Suspect In Officer-Involved Shooting Transferred To Gander Hill
Wilmington, DE — Wilmington Police officers were actively investigating an officer-involved shooting on Tuesday in the vicinity of 10th and Kirkwood Streets. The…
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Six Teens Charged Following Fight Two Weeks Ago At Glasgow High School
Newark, DE – The Delaware State Police have arrested six male students, ranging in age from 16 to 17, for assault-related charges stemming…
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Robbery Suspect Pulls Gun On Warehouse Employee
The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a warehouse in New Castle yesterday evening. Officials said on January…
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Cold Case Unit Makes Arrests In 2019 Murder, Shooting Incident
Wilmington Police have made arrests in connection with a 2019 cold case homicide, a shooting incident, and a shots fired incident following a…
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Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Tuesday
Wilmington Police are on scene investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred in the area of 10th and Kirkwood Streets.Officials said at approximately 1…
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Legislation To Support Retired Law-Enforcement Horses Introduced
On Friday, January 10, 2025, Senator Dave Lawson (R-Marydel) and Representative Bill Carson (D-Smyrna) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide financial assistance for retired…
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Shooting Reported at Brandywine Hill Apartments
Wilmington Police responded to reports of a shooting at the Brandywine Hill Apartments, located at 4312 Miller Road in Wilmington, just before 9:30…
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