New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
FBI, Army CID Investigate Delaware Reservist Accused of Soliciting Minors
A Delaware Army Reservist is facing federal charges after authorities alleged he communicated with multiple minors online, solicited sexually explicit material and traveled…
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Do the Crime, Skip the Fine? Delaware’s New Law Takes Effect in March
House Bill 133 was signed by Gov. Matt Meyer this week, and is scheduled to take effect March 8, 2027. The legislation gives…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash In Friday Crash Identified
A motorcyclist was killed and another driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night on Elkton Road in Newark, according to police.…
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Appeals Court Affirms Conviction In Kidnapping Execution
On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit summarily affirmed the conviction and life sentence of Kimon Burton-Roberson,…
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17-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by Fleeing Vehicle
A 17-year-old who was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle that had fled from Wilmington Police has died from his injuries.…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Elkton Road in Newark
A motorcyclist was killed and another driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night on Elkton Road in Newark, according to police.…
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Burglary Suspect Released On Unsecured Bond
A 68-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with a July burglary at a New Castle County home, according to the New…
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DOJ: Chinese Hackers Targeted U.S. Infrastructure
Federal authorities have disrupted a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation that targeted critical infrastructure across the United States, including networks operated by power companies,…
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Shell Casings Found After Shots Ring Out In Middletown
Delaware State Police are investigating a shots-fired incident reported Tuesday night in the Middletown area. Troopers were dispatched at approximately 10 p.m. August…
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Police Seek Answers After Incident Monday Night
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that left a 43-year-old man injured Monday evening. Police said the shooting occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m.…
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