Four defendants taken into custody on warrants
Coatesville officers chased one city resident on foot before apprehending him
In the past 24 hours, Coatesville police arrested four defendants on outstanding warrants, one of whom prompted a foot pursuit.
Coatesville Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech observed Daython “DayDay” A. Parker, 27, of Coatesville, on Wednesday at 1:11 p.m. near the intersection of Walnut Street and Virginia Avenue...
Percussion to resonate at Unionville High Saturday
Coatesville to be one of 32 indoor drum line competitors
Unionville High Drumline Coach Cody Stafford (left) gives his musicians instruction before a recent performance.
Drum roll, please: Coatesville Area Senior High’s indoor drum line will be one of the featured ensembles at Saturday’s Norristown Regional Winter Guard International (WGI) ”Sport of the Arts” show.
The all-day event,...
Third judge admits role in ticket-fixing case
Nine jurists, 3 others accused of subverting justice at Phila. Traffic Court
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A third defendant pleaded guilty Wednesday in an alleged, Philadelphia ticket-fixing scheme that federal officials say ensnared nine jurists, including a West Chester magisterial district judge.
Fortunato N. Perri Sr., 76, of Philadelphia, a former senior Traffic Court judge,...
Spring into Wellness
A change in seasons can mean a change in our lives
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, MS DC, Columnist, The Times
Spring is in the air! Winter has been cold, wet, and biting and now it seems that warm, sunny days are just around the corner. Similarly, just as nature responds to the seasons of the year, our lives are also influenced by our season of life.
In the song Turn! Turn! Turn! (adapted from The Bible,...
Three charged in ‘Video Game’ slaying
Two taken into custody, one remains at-large from June, 2012 incident
Three city men were charged Tuesday in the killing of another man, shot to death while playing video games in his home. From left, Dominique Lee, Marquis Rayner and Camren Horne. Horne and Rayner were custody at Chester County Prison while Lee remained at large as of Tuesday evening.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
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Officials: gun buyback just part of effort to improve city
Police, city officials say multifaceted approach needed to cut crime, vandalism
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Officials from the Coatesville Police Department emphasized that stopping gun crime is a multi-faceted task at the City Council meeting on Monday night — and can’t be limited to Saturday’s gun buy-back program.
During his presentation to the council,...
Gun Buy Back gets ammunition to succeed
Donors helping to subsidize gift cards for residents who surrender firearms Saturday
Pictured left to right: Chief Jack Laufer, City of Coatesville Police Department, Harry Lewis, Brandywine Health Foundation board chairman, Val DiGiorgio, Chair of the Chester County Republican Party, Chaya Scott, director of the Coatesville Youth Initiative, Rodger Ollis, Jr., Coatesville Community Police Officer,...
Antique show embellished by architectural focus
Annual Chester County fund-raiser to be held at Malvern school
The theme of the 31st Annual Chester County Antiques Show “Architectural Elements in Furniture”
“Architectural Elements in Furniture” will provide the theme of the 31stAnnual Chester County Antiques Show, and organizers hope local residents and architectural students will mark their calendars.
This year’s show, presented by...
Coatesville holds off McCaskey, 52-51, advances in states
Sets up second-round matchup against Norristown
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville’s Jaquan Hollingshed attacks the rim, during Saturday’s 52-51 win over JP McCaskey in the opening round of the state boys basketball playoffs. Throughout the first half, the Red Raiders had success on offense, looking comfortable and taking the lead. The second half was a completely different...
Police seek leads on possible Chestnut St. arson
Home burns on same block where mother and son died in Sept., 2012
Police say a suspicious fire happened in the early morning hours Sunday on E. Chestnut St., just doors away from the row home where a city woman and her young son died in a fire in September. Above, emergency responders attend to more than 30 displaced people at the time of the September fire.
COATESVILLE — The city’s Police...
