New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Delaware City Man Sentenced to Life for the Brutal Murder of His Father
The New Castle County Division of Police has closed a chilling case with the sentencing of 38-year-old Allan Henderson Jr., of Delaware City,…
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Man Sentenced to 45 Years for 2022 Baseball Bat Murder
A Georgetown man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the brutal 2022 murder of Paul McCarter, a 38-year-old member of…
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Man Arrested In Connection To 2024 Fatal Shooting
Wilmington Police have arrested a Maryland man following an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in January 2024. On January 22, 2024,…
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Concord Pike Closed, Hundreds Without Power After Powerlines Brought Down
A section of Concord Pike (US Route 202) is closed Friday morning following an electrical emergency that has caused widespread power outages and…
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Driver Seriously Injured Thursday In Route 13 Crash
At approximately 4:35 p.m. on January 9, 2025, multiple emergency response crews were dispatched to the area of Bear Corbitt Road near the…
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Woman Injured In I-495 Rollover Thursday
At approximately 11:00 Thursday morning, emergency crews responded to a rollover crash on I-495 northbound just before the Philadelphia Pike off ramp. Rescue…
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Death Investigation On Reads Way In New Castle Underway
The Traffic Services Unit of the New Castle County Division of Police has launched an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred…
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Update: Investigators Say Discarded Smoking Materials Caused Newark Fire
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is has determined that a fire that damaged several Townhome units in Newark was accidental according to…
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Crews Respond To Reports Of Triple Stabbing
At approximately 11:04 on Wednesday evening, rescue crews were dispatched to the Taffi Market, located at 701 E. 4th Street in Wilmington, following…
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High-Speed Crash Sends Two To Hospital Wednesday
Two people were transported to the hospital Wednesday night after a high-speed crash in Newport. The crash occurred just before 10:45 in front…
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