New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
2025 Week 1 NCC Crime Report By Community
The provided data represents a list of reported crime incidents within communities in the jurisdiction of the New Castle County Police Department from…
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Unreported Shooting In Middletown Sends One To Hospital Monday
Early Monday morning, a man in his 20s was critically injured in a shooting on the 300 block of Marldale Road in Middletown.…
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Man Pleads Guilty In International Sextortion Scheme
A Delaware man pleaded guilty today in connection with his participation in a widespread international sextortion and money laundering scheme. According to court…
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Wilmington Murder Rate Up 71%, Other Crimes Trend Down Police Say
The City of Wilmington Police Department has released its 2024 Year-End Report, revealing both progress in reducing certain types of crime and challenges…
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Delaware River And Bay Authority To Raise Bridge Toll In April
Effective April 1, 2025, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) will implement a new cash toll rate for all vehicle classes at…
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Government Offices And School Closures, Delays For Tuesday
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties will open at 10 a.m. due to severe…
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New Details In Reported UDEL Officer Involved Shooting
Update Here UD Confirms Officer Shot Armed Subject At Train Station – First State Update Just before 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, rescue crews…
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UD Confirms Officer Shot Armed Subject At Train Station
Just before 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, emergency responders were dispatched to the Newark Regional Transportation Center (NRTC) at 100 Station Way following reports…
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New Details In Reported UDEL Officer-Involved Shooting
Just before 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, rescue crews were dispatched to the Newark Regional Transportation Center (NRTC) at 100 Station Way in Newark.…
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Delaware Snow Totals And Charts
Delaware experienced a substantial snowfall event overnight into Monday, with various regions across the state reporting significant snow accumulations. The National Weather Service…
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