New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Three Charged In September Shooting Of Teen
Wilmington Police have arrested three men in connection to a September shooting incident following an investigation. Officials said on September 9, at approximately…
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First Responders Fire Off Letter To AG Over Injured Fire Cop
First State Update has learned that Tom DiCristofaro, President of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association (DVFA), has sent a formal letter to the…
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Officials Update Bank Robbery Suspect’s Arrest
Wilmington Police have charged Quincy Taylor, a 34-year-old Wilmington resident, in connection to a recent attempted bank robbery. On November 8, 2024, at…
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Coons Issues Statement On 2024 Election
"Last Tuesday's election did not produce the outcome nationally that I had hoped and worked for, but the people have spoken. We have…
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Man Charged With Carjacking His Friend
The Delaware State Police arrested 41-year-old Antoine Carter of Middletown, for a carjacking that occurred at a New Castle area Dash-In yesterday afternoon. Officials said…
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Man Charged With Unlawful Sexual Contact With Teen
On Monday, November 11, 2024, officers from the New Castle County Division of Police arrested 61-year-old Joseph Clark in Wilmington, following a tip…
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Happening Now: Rollover Crash Closes Route 1 In Townsend
A rollover crash occurred just after 10:40 AM today, on Route 1 Northbound near the Pine Tree Road underpass in Townsend. Rescue crews…
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Arrest Made In October Shooting
Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection to an October shooting incident. Officials said on October 3, at approximately 6:44 p.m., members…
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Police: Bank Robbery Suspect Caught Attempting Another Robbery
Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Quincy Taylor of Wilmington, Delaware, for a bank robbery that occurred at a Wilmington area Fulton Bank on Monday. Officials said…
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Troopers Identify Pedestrian Killed In Bear Wednesday
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in Bear that left one man dead. Officials said…
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