New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Police Searching For Route 9 Thieves
In the early morning of Thursday, November 14, 2024, New Castle County Police officers responded to several reports of thefts along the Route…
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Body Found In The Water Along Wilmington’s Riverfront Sunday
The Wilmington Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the recovery of a body from the Wilmington Riverfront on Sunday. Just before…
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Three In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Hit-And_Run Driver
Wilmington Police are actively investigating a motor vehicle collision involving pedestrians that occurred early Saturday morning. Officials said at approximately 2:02 a.m., officers…
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Pursuit Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Man
The Delaware State Police have arrested 26-year-old Savon Roy of Newark, Delaware, on multiple drug and traffic offenses following a pursuit in Newark…
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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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