New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Three Injured In Newark Accident, Two In Critical Condition
At approximately 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday, emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Route 896 and Route 40 following reports of a…
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Woman Reportedly Found With Heavy Head Trauma In Bear Death Investigation
New Castle County Police are conducting a death investigation in Bear Tuesday. Officers were called to a residence in the 1700 block of…
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Two Hospitalized After Shooting, One Critical
The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday night on the 100 block of North Broom Street. According to…
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Death Investigation Reportedly Underway In Bear
New Castle County Police are reportedly conducting a death investigation in Bear early Tuesday. Officers were called to a residence in the 1700…
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Arrest Made In Camper Thefts, Do You Know Where This One Is?
Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Leon Leager of Ellendale, Delaware for theft and related charges in theft of pull-behind campers. Officials said on January…
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Woman Charged With Macing Five In Stanton
State Police have released an update regarding a story that only First State Update told you about over the weekend. The Delaware State…
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Buckson Introduces Legislation To Prohibit Red Dye 3 In Food
State Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) and Representative Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek) have introduced Senate Bill 41 (SB 41), a new piece of…
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Two Critically Injured In Saturday House Fire
The Delaware Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire on the 1700 block of Newport Gap Pike that left two individuals critically…
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At Least Two Injured In House Fire Saturday Afternoon
A house fire on the 1700 block of Newport Gap Pike left as many as three individuals injured Saturday afternoon, with at least…
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Guard Reportedly Lost Rifle Along Route 1 Thursday
A search operation that reportedly occurred along Route 1 yesterday captured public attention as Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) crews, military helicopters, and…
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