New Castle County News
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Newark Police Arrest Four Juveniles After Early Morning Pursuit
On Thursday, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a Newark Police Officer observed a gray Kia Forte fail to stop at a stop sign at…
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Firefighters Respond To Fire At Port Of Wilmington
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., firefighters from Wilmington’s B Platoon responded to a vehicle fire at the Port of…
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Police: One Dead After Fight Ends With Gunfire In Newport
Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred last night at the Exxon gas station in Newport. Officials said on February 5,…
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Wilmington Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2023 Carousel Park Area Murder
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of his partner, Cynthia Amalfitano. On January 31, 2025,…
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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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