The New Castle Police Department is continuing to actively investigate a homicide that occurred in April 2025, resulting in the death of Brian Legault. As we continue to work diligently to bring justice to the victim and his loved ones, we are seeking the public's assistance i...

On 2-18-2026 at approximately 7:00AM, a motor vehicle accident occurred in the 400 block of Neshannock Ave.  2 male occupants of the at-fault vehicle left the scene on foot and stole a vehicle from a residence on Neshannock Ave.  The stolen vehicle was later recovere...

The New Castle Police Department is attempting to identify the person in the yellow jacket in the photo.  He was involved in a pursuit with officers on 2-21-2026 while on the pictured dirt bike.   On 2-26-2026 this male was identified and will face charges.  

The NCPD is investigating a report that an occupant of a vehicle was shooting at a trailing vehicle on East Chartes Street near South Jefferson Street.  This incident reportedly occurred on 2-20-2026 at approximately 7PM.  The vehicles were described as a dark blue s...

On 2-21-2026 the male in the posted picture left the Tobacco and Vape shop at 900 Wilmington Ave. with over $600 in merchandise without paying.  If you are able to identify this male, please contact the NCPD through the “submit a tip” feature.    Updated on 2-26...

On February 16 at 6:08AM, NCPD officers responded to a residence in the 1600 block of South Jefferson Street for a burglary.  The caller stated that someone broke into the residence and was shot by the home owner.  NCPD officers located the male suspect inside of the...

On Sunday February 15 at approximately 9:50pm, the NCPD was dispatched to shots fired in the area of the 7-11 gas station at 608 Highland Ave.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the NCPD.    

City and County Narcotics Agents served a search warrant in the 1200 block of Finch Street at approximately 6pm.  The Lawrence County Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) assisted those agents with securing the residence.  CIRT did utilize flash/sound diversionary ...

Thefts from vehicles have been reported in the 400 block East Sheridan Ave., the 400 block of East Elizabeth Street and the 200 block of Sumner Ave. The thefts occurred around 0300 hours on the morning of February 4th. If you have any information about these thefts, please con...

On February 1, at approximately 1:43 AM a residence in the 300 block of Laurel Boulevard was struck by gun fire.  If anyone has any information on this incident, please contact the NCPD.