New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Flames Race Through Three Homes In Newark Wednesday
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a townhouse fire that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the…
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Happening Now: Two Alarm Fire Racing Through Newark Neighborhood
Firefighters have responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Versailles Court in Newark. The first arriving crews encountered heavy…
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Months-Long Investigation Leads To Felony Charges
The Delaware State Police, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force, arrested 33-year-old…
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Police Update Ford Bronco Chase Over The Weekend
New Castle Police have updated a story only FSU told you about over the weekend. Officials said on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at…
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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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