New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Firefighters Battle House Fire in Red Lion Chase; Two Escape Partial Collapse
Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a residential structure fire in the 800 block of Lowell Drive on Tuesday morning. The fire, reported…
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Just In: Tugboat Fire On Delaware River: Crew Rescued, Fireboats Battling Blaze
Rescue crews responded to the Delaware River at around 9:40 a.m. Tuesday morning after receiving information from the U.S. Coast Guard about a…
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Trooper Medics Add Whole Blood To Life Saving Tool Bag
The Delaware State Police Aviation Section has launched a statewide Pre-Hospital Whole Blood Program in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Delmarva, enhancing…
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Eight Injured In Fiery Crash Monday Night
On Monday evening emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and fire at the Christiana Fashion Center. The incident,…
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Troopers Cleared In Fatal Shooting At New Castle Lowes
The Delaware Department of Justices has cleared two troopers in a fatal 2023 shooting: Report Around 7:00 AM on August 31, 2023, the…
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Officials Condemn Structures In Wilmington After Collapse Monday
A structural collapse in downtown Wilmington on Monday morning led to significant damage to multiple buildings, emergency road closures, and utility shutoffs as…
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Officials Identify Man Killed In Head-On Collision In Middletown
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred last night in Middletown. Officials said on February 15, 2025, at approximately 8:09…
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7-Year-Old Child Critically Injured In Kirkwood Highway Crash
On Saturday night emergency crews responded to the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment on Kirkwood Highway at Brighton Avenue.…
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One Dead After Crash In Middletown Saturday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred last night in Middletown. Officials said on February 15, 2025, at approximately 8:09…
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Exclusive Pics: Route 1 Chase Suspect Facing Multiple Felonies
Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old Thomas Casey of West Chester, Pennsylvania, yesterday afternoon following a pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions. Officials said on…
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