New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Route 4 Construction Expected To Cause Delays In New Castle County
New Castle County, DE — Motorists traveling along Route 4 should anticipate delays today due to ongoing construction. The Delaware Department of Transportation…
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Crash Blocks Route 1 In New Castle
A traffic collision has occurred on Route 1 northbound at the "Jughandle" near Tybouts Corner, resulting in injuries and traffic delays. Emergency responders…
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Crash Closes Centerville Road
At approximately 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, a three-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Campbell and Centerville Roads near Hoopes Reservoir. Emergency responders reported…
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Police: Man Shoots Mother Before Turning Gun On Himself
On Friday, November 29, 2024, at 9:10. am., New Castle County Police officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Bethune…
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Man Facing Weapon And Drug Charges After Chase
Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Christian Cole of Frederica, following a pursuit in the early hours of December 1, 2024. Officials said…
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Airport FBO Remains Open Despite Two-Alarm Fire Sunday
On Sunday, a two-alarm fire significantly damaged an aircraft facility at the New Castle County Airport, located in the 100 block of Churchmans…
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Rollover Over Crash Sends One To Hospital Monday
Early Monday morning emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Limestone Road and Stoney Batter Road following reports of a serious motor…
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Troopers: Man Shot At Newark Welcome Center Was Robbed
Delaware State Police have released details in a story that only First State Update brought you this morning. Troopers said they are investigating…
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Sunday Morning House Fire Displaces Five
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a pre-dawn house fire that erupted Sunday morning morning. At 4:24 a.m., the Aetna…
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Delaware Inmates Get Personal Tablets
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) has given each inmate a programming tablet. This initiative, reportedly completed at no cost to taxpayers, aims…
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