Armed robbery reported at Caln Dollar General
CALN — Township police report a man robbed the Dollar General store in the Shoppes at Barley Sheaf Tuesday evening.
According to police, the man, described as white or Hispanic, 5-foot-6, 150 pounds, with a thin mustache, allegedly approached the cashier and pulled up his shirt to display a revolver and demanded money.
Falling tree kills Kennett man in Caln
CALN — A Kennett Square man was killed Monday morning when a tree fell on his vehicle as he was driving south on North Caln Road, Township Police said.
Caln police investigating shooting incident
CALN — Township police are investigating an incident from Saturday night when shots were allegedly fired from a home on Avebury Stone Circle.
No one was injured, police said, but it appeared that shots had penetrated the home’s windows and siding, during the incident which took place at approximately 9:40 p.m. Police said that an unsupervised party was going on at the time, involving high...
One arrested, one sought in Caln robbery
Miles Turner
CALN — Township police said Wednesday they have taken one man into custody in relation to an armed robbery at a township home last week, while another man is being sought.
Police announced the arrest of Myles Turner, 23, of Newark, DE, in relation to a robbery at gunpoint on Skyview Lane on Oct. 27. Turner was in custody in Delaware as of Wednesday afternoon, awaiting transfer to Chester...
Caln Community Day, Sept. 10
Caln Community Day will be celebrated on Saturday, September 10th, from 3pm until dark. In addition to the new time, this year’s expanded event will be held on G.O. Carlson Blvd between Municipal Drive and Thornridge Drive and will include many new events and activities like fireworks and a beer garden provided by Caln’s own Craft House.
Woman charged with embezzling from Caln business
Lisa R. Saxe
CALN — A Delaware woman has been charged with taking some $220,000 from a township small business, apparently, police said, to fund her gambling habit.
Lisa R. Saxe, of Claymont, Del., was charged with Theft, Access Device Fraud, Unlawful Use of a Computer and related charges, Wednesday by township police.
Caln police seek help to find missing woman
Barbara Keenan
CALN — Township police are asking for help from the public to locate a missing Marcus Hook woman who has gone missing for nearly a week after a visit to Brandywine Hospital.
Police are trying to locate Barbara Keenan, almost a week after she sought treatment at the Brandywine Hospital on July 09. Police said Friday she has not been seen or heard from since she was discharged on...
Caln police seek knife-wielding robber
CALN — Township police are seeking a knife-wielding robber who victimized a township resident outside of their Jennifer Drive home, Late Monday.
Police say they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on June 20 at about 10 p.m. in the 300 block of Jennifer Drive. The victim was approached by a suspect wielding a knife who had been hidden in bushes outside of the victim’s residence. The...
Caln man charged with sexually abusing children
Christopher Guiseppe
A Caln man faces charges that he sexually abused three children under age 10 and authorities say they worry that he might have abused more children and are asking the public to come forward if they have additional information.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the arrest of Christopher Guiseppe Thursday on charges that he sexually abused multiple children.
Urban affairs committee looks at blight in Chester County
House panel tours Downingtown, Caln, Coatesville and Parkesburg
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The State House Urban Affairs Committee prepares to hold a hearing on the impact of blight in Chester County, Wednesday at Coatesville City Hall.
COATESVILLE — The State House’s Urban Affairs Committee held a special hearing in the city Wednesday to address economic development and the ongoing problem...
