Victim describes gunpoint robbery Monday morning
Police said two men, one with weapon, stole cell phone, wallet
On Monday at 1:03 a.m., police responded to a complaint about a gunpoint robbery in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway, Officer Jose Colon reported. Police said the victim gave the following description of the suspects: two black males, one thinly built in his early 20s armed with a black handgun, about 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-10, wearing...
Residents urged to branch out, donate blood
10 trees will be planted for every pint collected at Lenfest Center
The Red Cross blood drive will take place on Oct. 3 in the new Lenfest Center in Newlin Township. Pre-registration is requested.
Giving help to others and giving back to nature will be possible simultaneously on Oct. 3, when the Lenfest Center hosts a Red Cross blood drive.
For every pint of blood collected – and research shows...
Vegetation removal scheduled for U.S. 30
It’s one of several projects that could delay traffic this week, says PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants motorists to know about upcoming roadwork scheduled in the area that could pose traffic delays.
Drivers on U.S. 30 in Sadsbury Township will experience lane restrictions between Old Wilmington Pike and First Avenue on Monday and Tuesday. Utility installation...
Coatesville’s stifling defense makes up for offense’s mistakes
Turnovers keep game close, running backs step up for 27-14 Coatesville win
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Daquan Worley rushes down the sideline after breaking through the defense. Coatesville stuck with the middle run all night, gaining small chunks for long drives.
CALN – Whether talking about high-level professionals or high school student-athletes, good teams make mistakes. Being a...
Police: Car crashes after fleeing occupants exit
Charges, citations pending against four men
On Wednesday at 11:55 a.m., Coatesville Police Officer Sylvester Earle was on patrol in the 100 block of West Lincoln Highway when he observed a white Mercury Sable bearing fraudulent inspection stickers, police said. The operator, later identified as Malik R. Newton, 20, attempted to flee, committing several vehicle violations as he tried to elude authorities,...
D.A. to head regional crime-fighting committee
Tom Hogan to oversee intelligence for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan was tapped to chair the Intelligence Committee for the region’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), a team that includes Coatesville Police.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan has been named chairman of the Intelligence Committee for the region’s High Intensity...
Vehicle investigation leads to drug charges
Coatesville Police said two occupants possessed illegal narcotics
Coatesville officers on foot patrol in the 300 block of East Chestnut Street on Wednesday at 2:03 a.m. conducted an investigation of a vehicle occupied by Rasheed Jamal Baker-Morgan, 20, and Nasjah Jacks, 21, both of Coatesville, Det./Sgt. Brandon Harris reported. During the investigation, both subjects were found to be in possession...
CASD board, administration thumb noses at community
When answers are needed, stonewalling and hostile behavior hurts everyone
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ultimately, it comes down to respect.
Tuesday night, we saw one of the more egregious examples of a public body and public school administration showing not just a lack of respect for parents, students and taxpayers, but frankly, utter contempt for those daring to ask about a series of disturbing...
City playground equipment no longer missing
Pieces were taken by mistake and will be returned
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The slides and ramp from this playground set were removed by mistake and will be returned, city officials said Thursday.
The answer to the question about who would steal playground equipment from Coatesville children has a positive ending, city officials said Thursday.
Marie Hess, who heads the city’s...
City police: One attack is followed by another
Victim said one of his assailants came back for second round
On Monday at 6:55 p.m., Coatesville Police responded to a disturbance in progress in the 800 block of East Diamond Street, Officer Jose Colon reported. Upon arrival, officers learned that Arrister Taltoan, 57, and Marquis Taltoan, both of Coatesville, had punched and kicked a man, who sustained injuries his face and head, police said. Arrister...
