New Castle City Police Department

05/27/2026

The owners of Dream Bakery presented Sgt. Borden with a donation for the FOP! Thank you, Dream Bakery for giving back to the community!

05/21/2026

🚨 This Evening 🚨

This evening, New Castle City Police Department and partner agencies responded to the Amazon facility on Centerpoint Blvd following a report of an active assailant.

After a thorough investigation, responding units determined the report to be false. There is no danger to the public at this time.

We appreciate the swift response of all assisting agencies and thank the community for their patience and cooperation.

05/15/2026

Reminder: Street Sweeping begins Monday, May 18th! Please review the map below and park accordingly to avoid citations. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/12/2026

On May 11, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers from the New Castle City Police Department and Good Will Fire Company responded to an injury crash on W. 7th Street just north of Clark Street involving a local delivery box truck.

The preliminary investigation determined that the truck was traveling northbound on W. 7th Street when it crossed into the southbound lane, left the roadway, and struck two parked vehicles and a detached garage, causing significant property damage.

The operator of the truck was transported to a local hospital and admitted for significant injuries sustained in the crash.

During the investigation, officers observed signs of impairment and initiated a DUI investigation. Although the investigation remains ongoing, charges have been filed against the driver, including DUI (drugs), aggressive driving, and several related traffic offenses.

05/01/2026

04/27/2026

The New Castle City Police Department is requesting assistance identifying two suspects pictured below. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, two male suspects entered Stoltzfus, located inside the New Castle Farmers Market at 110 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, Delaware. The suspects used two counterfeit $100 bills to make low-value purchases. Suspect also concealed additional merchandise in a shorts pocket and exited the store without rendering payment. Any agency with information is asked to contact Cpl/1 Cavanaugh at [email protected]

04/21/2026

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 25, 2026, from 10am-2pm at New Castle City Police Department,
1 Municipal Boulevard, New Castle DE 19720.
For more information visit: DEATakeBake.com

04/16/2026

"When understanding drives us, safety follows. Autistic drivers and police unite to learn, connect, and make our roads more inclusive. 🚗🤝🚓 ”

03/10/2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is once again offering the Sober Rides program during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday to ensure Delawareans have access to a sober ride home after celebrating.

This Sober Rides activation includes two parts:
Part 1: People can use their vouchers between Saturday, March 14 at 12 p.m. to Sunday, March 15 at 3 a.m.
Part 2: People can use their vouchers between Tuesday, March 17 at 12 p.m. to Wednesday, March 18 at 3 a.m.

Delawareans can claim their vouchers with Lyft or Uber at MySoberRides.com as early as 10 a.m. on 3/14 and 3/17.

03/08/2026

**COMMUNITY ALERT**
Scammers are using the names of New Castle City Police Officers claiming someone has an outstanding warrant and, if they do not pay a large sum of money, they will be arrested. THIS IS A SCAM. Police will not call you and demand money threating an arrest. If you have questions or concerns regarding this scam, you can contact the New Castle City Police by calling 302-322-9800.