New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Veolia Water Files To Raise Rates In Delaware
Veolia has filed a $62.4 million plan with the Delaware State Public Service Commission that will directly enhance water quality for customers in…
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Police Update Homicide Investigation At Bear Mobile Home Park
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, around 12:50 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 1700 block of Barbara Circle in Waterford Trailer Park for…
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Man Shot At Service Center Arrested Along With Five Others
The Delaware State Police have arrested five local people in connection with the shooting of a New York man at the I-95 Service…
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14-Year-Old Charged With Armed Robbery
Wilmington Police have arrested a 14-year-old male juvenile in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on January 13. Officials said officers responded…
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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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