New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Violent Struggle Leads To Injured County Officer
On December 16, 2024, at 11:14 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to a disturbance at the…
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Happening Now: Rollover Crash Closes Ramp To I-295 NB
New Castle, DE — Emergency crews responded to a serious rollover crash this afternoon on the southbound side of I-95 at the onramp…
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State Police Say Cade Facing Six Counts Of Shoplifting From Home Depot
Cerron Cade, Director of Delaware’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), was arrested on December 13, 2024, on six counts of misdemeanor shoplifting…
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Shooting Victim Arrives At Emergency Room Sunday
Police are conducting an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. in the 900 block of Jefferson Street in…
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County Police Update Fatal Incident
New Castle County Police has issued the following statement: On December 8, 2024, New Castle County Police responded to an incident after an…
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Carney’s Pick For Chief Of Staff Placed On Leave
Delaware’s OMB Director Cerron Cade has been placed on paid administrative leave due to a personal legal matter. Governor Carney has named OMB…
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Troopers, Local Businesses Respond To Assist Fallen Trooper’s Family
Louise Cummings, wife of Fallen Delaware State Trooper Stephen Ballard, shared her heartfelt gratitude after experiencing a touching act of kindness that brought…
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Police: Two Charged With Falsely Reporting Carjacking
Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged 36-year-old Khaled Swailam and 29-year-old Ahmed Shalaby with falsely reporting an incident…
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Delaware Schools See Disruptive Day Thursday
Several schools in Delaware faced disruptions Thursday following reports of bomb threats and a separate incident at Middletown High School, prompting swift action…
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Vehicular Assault, DUI Charges In Greenville Accident
The Delaware State Police arrested 58-year-old Frank Yacona of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, for vehicular assault and DUI charges following a crash investigation that occurred yesterday afternoon…
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