23-year-old Oxford resident faces multiple charges

Coatesville police officers responding to a reported disturbance filed multiple charges against an Oxford man. Police said he had phony IDs, drugs and open container On Monday, a police response to a reported  disturbance in the 300 block of East Lincoln Highway led to multiple charges for a 23-year-old Oxford man, police said. Officer Rob Kuech and Cpl. Ken Michels observed Ivan S. Calixto on the...

Two Md. visitors allegedly robbed at gunpoint

Coatesville police said bandits stole rental car, which was later recovered Coatesville police are investigating a robbery that allegedly occurred Sunday night. Two Baltimore men visiting a friend in Coatesville got an unpleasant welcome when they were robbed Sunday night, Coatesville police said. The two victims were on a porch in the 300 block of East Chestnut Street when they were approached by...

Last of three city murder defendants in custody

D.A.: Dominique Lee surrendered to authorities Saturday By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Dominique Lee (from left), the last of three Coatesville defendants implicated in the slaying of Dominique Williams on June 29, was taken into custody Saturday; Marquis Rayner and Camren Horne were apprehended on Tuesday, said District Atttorney Tom Hogan. The only one of the three Coatesville...

Alleged, reckless dirt-bike driving leads to trouble

Young male referred to juvenile authorities for operating stolen vehicle On Wednesday, Coatesville Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech observed a blue and white Yamaha dirt bike being operated recklessly by a male juvenile in the 600 block of East Lincoln Highway, police said. Using emergency lights and sirens, the officers attempted to stop the operator, who was not wearing a helmet and abandoned...

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 COATESVILLE...

Police seeking information about shooting

Coatesville man sustained gunshot wound to abdomen Wednesday night Coatesville police are hoping someone has information about a shooting that occurred Wednesday about 11:30 p.m. Coatesville police are seeking assistance from the public who may have information about a shooting Wednesday night. Police said Marcoz Resendiz, 35, of Coatesville, was walking in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway about...

Coatesville shooting victim deemed lucky to be alive

Police: Man was about to enter New Year’s Eve party when hit at close range By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville police are probing two shootings, believed to be unrelated, that occurred this past week. A West Chester man in his mid-30s was on his way to a New Year’s Eve party when he was shot at close range in the 600 block of Belmont Avenue in Coatesville about 7...

Coatesville-area ‘Shop with a Cop’ a roaring success

From siren-blasting caravan to shopping carts, children get crowd-pleasing ride By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Torey, 7, shows her enthusiasm for the “Shop with a Cop” program as Chester County Deputy Sheriff Natalie Berry pushes the cart. The scene looked as alarming as it sounded: Two school buses blowing a red light on East Lincoln Highway with more than 30 emergency...

Retired soccer pro returns to his revered city roots

36-year-old J.T. Dorsey thrilled to be running a youth program in Coatesville By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Former soccer standout J.T. Dorsey encourages fancy footwork as kids return the balls after a workout. Surrounded by dozens of pint-sized whirling dervishes with soccer balls, the organizer of the controlled chaos smiled broadly. ”She wouldn’t even touch the ball when...

Murder suspect taken into custody, D.A. said

Damon E. Wylie, who is charged with the Friday homicide of Marcus L. Miles, was taken to Chester County Prison to await a preliminary hearing. 46-year-old Coatesville resident is accused of a fatal stabbing on Friday By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The Coatesville man wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing Friday has been taken into custody, Chester County District Attorney Tom...