Former Coatesville Police Det. Gerald D. Pawling is expected to be charged with theft on Thursday.
He was target of two recent search warrants that referenced multiple thefts
Charges are expected to be filed Thursday against former Coatesville Police Det. Gerald D. Pawling, whose residence was targeted in two recent search warrants.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan declined to name Pawling because the charges have not been filed yet, but he said Wednesday that he and other law enforcement authorities would hold a press conference to announce charges against a police officer for stealing money from other police officers.
Chester County Detectives executed two search warrants at Pawling’s Caln Township residence on July 24 and 25. According to the search warrants, Pawling, 42, who took an early-retirement option in May 2012, became the focus of an investigation on April 30 after Coatesville Det. Kevin Campbell took over the presidency of the Coatesville Police Benevolent Association (CPBA), a post previously held by Pawling.
Campbell found “a pattern of suspicious payments” when he reviewed the books – numerous unauthorized checks to Pawling and his wife, Stacey Pawling, the warrants said.
Pawling’s attorney, Daniel R. Bush, has said that his client is “fully cooperating” with the investigation. He said Wednesday that he would have no comment until charges were filed.
The press conference will be held on at 10:30 a.m. in the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, located on the fourth floor of the Chester County Justice Center in West Chester.
Me,
You sound like you have personal information or personal interest. Not just a concerned citizen. Sounds like you know quite a bit. Your anger is overwhelming, please remember that there are children involved here, regardless of your feelings, just remember there are children that will have to take a lot of abuse, or judgement.
Hey Mr. Pitcherella do you have any words of support for the thief before he is arrested and humiliated in front of those he worked with for the past 20 years? I hope they arrest his wife at the same time, might cut down on constable fees to transport them together.