Public’s help sought to locate hit-and-run driver
Police seeking operator of older-model, red SUV that left crash scene Saturday
Coatesville police are seeking the public’s help to locate the driver of an older-model, red SUV, possibly a Chevy Tahoe, which was involved in hit-and-run accident on Saturday at 1:47 p.m., Cpl. Ken Michels reported.
Police said officers arrived in the 600 block of Harmony Street at Pearle Alley and observed a black...
AR-15 controversy hides real discussion
Battle over gun highlights left, right more interested in scoring points than solving problems
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I’ll spare you the bad gun puns — we’ve certainly seen more than enough of those in Chester County the last few days.
In case you missed it, there’s an uproar of righteous indignation that Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh’s office is auctioning off...
Police: Early-morning disturbance leads to arrests
Citations against two men include public intoxication
The report of a public disturbance led Officers Kirt Guyer and Jonathan Shave to the 200 block of East Lincoln Highway this morning at 1:38 a.m., police said. After making contact with two subjects, the officers cited Dan Barrios Hernandez, 25, of Coatesville, with public intoxication, police said. Durand Nelson Boddy, 21, was charge with possession...
County bids quasi-farewell to longtime administrator
Human services director retires but will stay on until replacement is found
Although Ruth E. Kranz-Carl has retired as head of the county’s Department of Human Services, she will work part time until her replacement is found.
A retirement send-off for a longtime county administrator on Thursday came off jokingly a bit half-baked. That’s because Ruth E. Kranz-Carl, who has spent more than three...
Coatesville dominates Avon Grove in 10-2 road win
Red Raiders cruise on back of Brown’s one-hitter and Kennedy’s four RBI
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Brian Brown delivers in the third inning. Brown gave gave no quarter to his opponents, allowing only one hit for the game.
WEST GROVE – When the Coatesville Area High School baseball team finds its groove, no one in the conference can keep up with it.
Such was the case in...
Police on patrol respond to sound of single gunshot
Area around 500 block of Willow Alley canvassed but no arrests made
Coatesville police investigated two incidents of shots being fired in past 24 hours.
A single gunshot emanating from the 500 block of Willow Alley caught the attention of police on patrol in the area of Sixth Avenue and Harmony Street on Wednesday at 3:33 p.m., Det. Shannon Miller reported. Assisted by officers from Caln Township,...
Police: Hit-and-run driver found under influence
30-year-old Coatesville man taken into custody on multiple charges
A hit-and-run accident led to driving under the influence charges for a 30-year-old Coatesville resident, police said Wednesday.
Officer Brenden M. Boyle said police responded to the 300 block of South First Avenue at 8:13 p.m. and learned that a vehicle attempting to exit a parking space on the west side of the street had struck a...
Total of drugs taken off street exceeds estimate
DEA officials said Coatesville collected 85 pounds during National Drug Take Back Day
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis seals one of the three boxes of unwanted medicine collected Saturday during the National Drug Take Back initiative.
Maybe Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis has been spending too much time in the gym: His 20-pound estimate...
Nothing wrong with ‘Ain’t That Alright’
Song earns Coatesville performer a win in interactive online radio contest
Jiggley Jones of Coatesville was one of five winners of online radio interactive competition.
A Coatesville singer-songwriter apparently hit a chord with listeners with a song about a guy who thinks he loves a girl he met once, and after chasing her all over in his mind, he meets another girl and the process repeats itself.
“Ain’t...
Police: Woman shot during domestic dispute
27-year-old Valley Twp. man facing multiple charges
Coatesville police who responded to Brandywine Hospital on Monday at 5:54 a.m. found a shooting victim in the emergency room, Det. Sgt. Brandon L. Harris reported. The woman, afraid to disclose what happened, initially stated that she was walking in the 500 block of Olive Street when she was shot by an unknown assailant, police said.
Further investigation...
