Coatesville’s new police chief elicits standing ovation
Flanked by family, he expressed gratitude for outpouring of support
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Detective Robert Dougherty (left) chats with State Police Major John “Jack” W. Laufer III before Laufer’s swearing-in as Coatesville’s next police chief.
A standing-room-only crowd and a standing ovation marked the beginning of the tenure of...
Coatesville father accused of assaulting 11-month-old
Police: Girl had severe injuries ‘consistent with non-accidental trauma’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Juan J. Silva-Vasquez is charged with aggravated assault for severely injuring his 11-month-old daughter, police said.
A Coatesville detective got a distressing call Monday evening: An unresponsive, 11-month-old girl had been rushed to the hospital with severe injuries.
Coatesville...
Sheriff’s Office mourning passing of chief deputy
Sheriff’s Chief Deputy James Moyer, who died Friday, had 31years of service with the office.
James Moyer, a Parkesburg native, had 31 years of service
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of its chief deputy, Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said Monday.
She said Chief Deputy James Moyer died peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, 31 years to the day that he was hired...
Police-chief’s position vacant again in Coatesville
Medical issues led to resignation, said city manager, who has back-up plan
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville’s new police chief, Stephen T. Johnson, is resigning for health reasons, said City Manager Kirby Hudson.
Less than a month after his swearing-in, Coatesville Police Chief Stephen T. Johnson has announced his resignation, citing health reasons, said City Manager...
Coatesville woman’s charges include child endangerment
State police said she drove drunk with 3-year-old passenger
State police from the Embreeville barracks said a 25-year-old Coatesville woman traveling with a 3-year-old was drunk when she lost control of her 2011 Chevrolet on Nov. 21 in Atglen.
Police said Lauren J. McKinley was traveling north on Swan Road near Upper Valley Road, failed to negotiate a right-hand curve, and traveled into the southbound...
Cosentino joins Chester County Futures
Chester County Futures’ New Director of Student Programs Giselle Cosentino .
EXTON — Giselle Cosentino has been named the new Director of Student Programs for Chester County Futures.
Cosentino brings nearly 20 years of experience both working and volunteering in non-profit organizations across the country and an extensive educational background to Chester County Futures (Futures).
Organization...
Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings
Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday.
School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...
Forget the score, these guys are winners
Losing a state title game does nothing to dim the achievement of Coatesville’s football team
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
HERSHEY — Admittedly, it didn’t go exactly to plan.
You know what? A state title for Coatesville High School in the PIAA AAAA championship game would have been amazing and special — something that not only the players and the school could embrace, but the larger...
The dream ends: Coatesville falls in state title game
Powerhouse North Allegheny dominates, 63-28, snaps Raiders’ 11-game win streak
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Dejected seniors Chris Jones, Dre Boggs and Emmett Hunt express heartbreak in the closing minutes of Saturday’s PIAA AAAA state championship game at Hersheypark Stadium. Although the Red Raidres lost, they became the first team in school history to win the Eastern Pennsylvania...
Authorities identify victim of Thursday’s fatal shooting
Police said 23-year-old man was gunned down at his home
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Balloons surround the doorway of the home of Thursday’s fatal shooting victim, Devaughn W. Shelton.
On Friday morning, a steady stream of mourners and onlookers slowed in front of the white stucco home in the 500 block of Olive Street in Coatesville, where balloons paid tribute to the victim...
