New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
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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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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