New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Trump Moves Inauguration Indoors Due To Expected Frigid Weather Monday
On January 20th, the highly anticipated Presidential Inauguration for Donald J. Trump will occur during an Arctic blast bringing record-low temperatures to Washington,…
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Happening Now: Rollover Crash Closes Millcreek Road
Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash on Millcreek Road early Friday morning, causing the road to be shut down between Stoney Batter…
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Newark House Fire Claims Life Of Woman Thursday
Just before 12:30 PM on Thursday, emergency crews responded to reports of a house fire with entrapment in the unit block of Broadleaf…
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Newark House Fire Injures One Thursday Afternoon
Just before 12:30 Thursday afternoon, emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to reports of a house fire with entrapment on the unit block of…
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Man Charged With Stealing $120K In Copper, Released
The Delaware State Police arrested 46-year-old Matthew Foth of Wilmington, Delaware, for series of copper thefts from businesses in North Wilmington between November and December.…
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Traffic Stop Leads To Multiple Felony Charges For Two
The Delaware State Police arrested 27-year-old John Hernandez (R) of New Castle, Delaware, and 32-year-old Shakair Miller(L) of Wilmington, Delaware, on gun and…
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Just In: Troopers Investigating Crash That Sent One To Hospital Wednesday
A traffic collision at approximately 12:07 PM on Wednesday resulted in one person being transported to the hospital. The accident occurred in the…
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Barstool Sports’ El Presidente Hits Wilmington For Pizza Review
Wilmington, DE – January 14, 2025 – Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and host of the popular "One Bite" pizza review series,…
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Light Snowfall May Impact Thursday Evening Commute, NWS Warns
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has issued an advisory urging residents of eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey,…
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Happening Now: Crash On Porter Road In Bear
A rollover crash is slowing traffic early Wednesday morning near the 2000 block of Porter Road in Bear. Emergency crews responded to the…
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