Coatesville community mourns passing of Johnson
Paul Johnson
County’s first African-American District Justice, former Coatesville City Council President
12/21/13, 8:40 a.m.: Updates with additional comments
COATESVILLE — Paul Johnson, a member of the Coatesville Area School District School Board, a former City Council member and president and a District Justice — Chester County’s first African-American to hold that post — has died,...
Caln honors police officers for heroic action, daily duties
Sgt. Parkinson receives commendation, Ofc. Miller selected Officer of the Year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Officer Nate Miller receives Officer of the Year honors as his family looks on.
CALN – Caln Township honored police officers Sgt. Steve Parkinson and officer Nate Miller at the Board of Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday night.
Officer Nate Miller receiver the township’s first...
Police: Downingtown teens repeatedly looted cars
Alert Caln officer credited with 2 arrests for thefts in multiple municipalities
F. Tyler Fitzpatrick, 19, of Downingtown, is accused of a months-long crime spree of vehicle thefts, police said.
A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of two Downingtown 19-year-olds, who are accused of a months-long crime spree of stealing from locked and unlocked vehicles in more than half a dozen municipalities,...
Holiday spirit warming hearts in West Caln Twp.
‘Toys for Tots’ campaign brings out best in people, police chief says
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Girl Scouts from Troop 413265 and 4290 demonstrate their gift-wrapping prowess for the West Caln “Toys for Tots” campaign.
The West Caln Township building’s meeting room was transformed into gift-wrapping central on Thursday night as a posse of elves,...
Pennsylvania launches designated-driver initiative
Inspired by young ensign’s death, campaign aims to prevent similar tragedies
State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan was one of the speakers at a news conference announcing Pennsylvania’s participation in a designated-driver campaign to prevent tragedies on state roadways.
On July 22, 2000, U.S. Navy Ensign John R. Elliott, just two months out of the Naval Academy, was killed in Salem County,...
Coatesville Police: Dirt bike owners get dirty deal
Using Craig’s List, phony buyers lure sellers to city for theft, say investigators
During the investigation into a theft scheme using Craig’s List, Cpl. Jonathan Shave said victims arranged to come to Coatesville, where they were told they would receive payment for their dirt bikes; instead, the bikes were stolen, police said.
During the course of the investigation, Shave was able to identify...
Hogan announces new prescription drug drop off boxes
10 locations around Chester County make it easier dispose of unwanted prescriptions
Various county officials inspect the medication drop box located in the Sheriff’s Office at the Chester County Justice Center, including (from left to right): Cathy Dugan from Kacie’s Cause, Lt. Kevin Dykes of the Chester County Detectives, Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, District Attorney Tom Hogan, State Representative...
The winery tasting room – what exactly is that?
Note to readers: this is the first installment of what we expect to be a monthly column on wine — focusing on Chester County wineries, their products and offering a little guidance about wines, how they’re made, sold and differences between varieties.
By Lele Galer and Alicia Lyons, Special to The Times
Most wineries around the world have tasting rooms which are designed for you to try a...
Police: Public showing app-titude for technology
Coatesville residents using new anonymous messaging system
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A new billboard lets Coatesville residents know about an innovative way to contact police anonymously.
Right next to the sign welcoming people to the City of Coatesville is another inviting them to communicate anonymously with its Police Department.
Introduced on Dec. 4, the CitizenObserver...
West Brandywine dog-fighting kingpin sentenced
Judge orders 34-year-old to spend 7 1/2 to 15 years in prison
Updated at 10:40 a.m. to add quote from prosecutor
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane Santiago, 34, of West Brandywine Township, was ordered to spend 7½ to 15 years in prison for his role in a dog-fighting operation.
A West Brandywine Township man, accused by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan of operating ...
