D.A. responds to Coatesville ‘crisis’ with 24 arrests
He blames peak in violent crime on insufficient police resources
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
William Curtis Shockley (from top left), Deatrick Twadell Johnson, Herman Edward McMullen, Lyntrell Hernandez, Marciano Nunez-Juarez, Miguel Rico-Villalobos, Marquise James, and Julian Watkins.
Underscoring the need for permanent leadership in the Coatesville Police Department, Chester...
Seven more layoffs needed in Coatesville
Actions — or lack of — by City Council are unacceptable. Take your city back, folks.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I honestly wish I were making this stuff up.
Imagine this: a city on the edge of insolvency and a City Council member decided she had too much stuff to do around the house to stick around for crucial votes? And then failing to hire a new, surprisingly qualified police chief —...
Coatesville’s police-chief candidate withdraws name
State police veteran did not comment on his decision, which came after a grueling meeting
Updated at 5:15 p.m. with comment from City Council President
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Councilwoman C. Arvilla Hunt, who opposed the selection of Maj. John “Jack” W. Laufer as police chief, assists newly-elected Council President David C. Collins with moving into the leadership...
To stay healthy, give it your best shot
Free flu vaccines will be available Tuesday at city health center
To increase access to good health, free flu shots will be available for community members – regardless of whether they have insurance – on Tuesday at the Coatesville Center for Community Health from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The shots will be provided by the Chester County Health Department for those who are unable to travel...
Coatesville police, positive news can share headline
Needed reforms, change are coming to the beleaguered department
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
When it comes to the Coatesville Police Department, criticism and second-guessing have reigned supreme. However, citizens would be well-advised to take a step back and focus on some positives.
Yes, amid prolific litigation, leadership changes, union dissension, sex scandals, and criminal...
19320: Studio says numbers will equal creative display
“Self-portrait” by Gabe Neeld, a mixed media of graphite, paper, cardboard, is one of the works that will be displayed.
Art exhibit to draw works from Coatesville-area zip code
It’s not just a zip code: It’s a creative mecca. That’s the message a Coatesville gallery hopes to spread during an exhibition titled “Artists 19320!”
The show will feature works by art teachers from Sept....
State police arrest 4 for alleged drunken-driving in area
Troopers issued citations to two motorists accused of causing crashes
State police from the Embreeville barracks reported the following charges and citations during the past several weeks.
Police said four individuals were arrested for driving under the influence: James Chris Gauss, 25, of Downingtown, who was stopped Aug. 7 for a traffic violation on Norwood Road south of the Rt. 30 bypass in East...
Bell sworn as interim city police chief
Simpson resigns as council president; city facing $2M deficit
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
Interim Chief James Bell is sworn in by the Hon. Judge Gregory Hines as Dr. Tonya Thames Taylor serves as witness.
COATESVILLE – Interim chief of police James Bell was officially sworn in for duty at Monday’s city council meeting.
Bell was named interim chief of police at a council meeting on...
Alleged pistol-whipping ‘Pumpkin’ faces new charges
Search warrant leads to drug offenses against reputed gang leader, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
William C. “Pumpkin” Shockley Jr., already jailed on robbery, aggravated assault and witness intimidation charges, now faces drug-dealing offenses, authorities said.
A reputed street-gang leader known as “Pumpkin” – jailed earlier this month for...
Promoting children’s health, watching their backs
Back to School Day will offer backpacks, vaccines, activities and health information
The Coatesville Center for Community Health wants to help children get ready to return to the books safely with Back To School Day.
On Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon, backpacks will be distributed to the first 250 children in line at the center, 1001 E. Lincoln Highway. Children must be present; place-holding will...
