Sobriety checkpoint reportedly generates 9 DUI arrests
State police said they also issued more than 20 citations or warnings
At a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, Nov. 29, state police from the Embreeville barracks said they came in contact with 135 motorists, nine of whom were arrested for driving under the influence.
In addition, one driver was taken into custody for recklessly endangering another person and resisting arrest, and one was arrested for underage...
Coatesville man cited for alleged public intoxication
Search reveals marijuana, drug paraphernalia, police said
On Monday, Nov. 25, Coatesville Police observed Brian L. Mccorkle, 47, of Coatesville, walking with a staggered gate in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway at 11:14 p.m., Officer Rob Kuech reported. Police said Mccorkle was intoxicated to a degree that he was a danger to himself and others, and he was taken into custody. A subsequent search...
City police: Traffic stops lead to drug arrests
Two Coatesville men facing possession, paraphernalia charges
On Monday, Nov. 25, at 2:54 p.m., Coatesville Police conducted a traffic stop of a green Ford Explorer in the 100 block of West Lincoln Highway, Officer Sylvester Earle reported. During the stop, officers observed several plastic baggies commonly used to package illegal drugs on the rear seat of the vehicle, police said. A subsequent search...
City police investigating theft of Ford Expedition
Vehicle reportedly taken while owners were out of town
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, neighbors in the 800 block of Merchant Street saw a red, 2001 Ford Expedition leaving its parking spot in the rear yard of a residence, Coatesville Police Officer Raymond Jaglowicz reported. At the time, the neighbors didn’t realize the owners were out of town, police said. When the owners returned on Sunday, Nov. 24,...
DA: Shooting by Coatesville Police deemed justified
Two officers reportedly returned fire after convicted felon shot at them
Updated at 2:25 p.m. with new information
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Andre E. “Needles” Fiorentino, 32, is accused of firing at two Coatesville Police officers after they asked him for identification Saturday morning, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said.
An 0fficer-involved shooting early...
City police respond to fight with 20 juveniles
Investigation continuing into theft of one teen’s cell phone
On Thursday, Nov. 21, at 3:01 p.m., Coatesville Police Cpl. Jonathan Shave responded to a disturbance in the rear of the Coatesville Library, where approximately 20 juveniles were fighting, police said. Upon investigation, one juvenile male had been jumped and robbed of his cell phone, police said, adding that the investigation in...
City police: 99 bags of crack cocaine found
Officers reportedly had to chase owner who fled from vehicle stop
Officer Joe Thompson stopped a vehicle traveling with no lights at 9:41 p.m. in the 500 block of East Lincoln Highway on Monday, Nov. 18, police said. The driver, Demetrius Hardy, 35, of Las Vegas, Nev., who was wanted in New York on drug charges, fled on foot, police said. Hardy was apprehended and arrested, and officers found 99...
Sunday night fight reportedly leads to 4 arrests
Police say officers arrived as group was gathering to watch
A dispatch about a pending fight in the rear of the 400 block of Valley Road led to multiple citations on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 10:19 p.m., Cpl. Jonathan A. Shave reported. Upon arrival, police said a large group had gathered to watch. After an investigation, Byron Ellis, 19; Corday Roberts, 18; Khadigah Martin, 21; and a juvenile female, all...
City police: 2nd set of robbery suspects arraigned
Investigators working to determine scope of crime spree
Updated at 1:40 p.m. to correct the alleged owner of drugs, BB gun
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Zane Robinson (from left) is placed in a patrol car by Coatesville Det./Sgt. Brandon Harris and Officer Carmen Mollichella for transport to his arraignment Thursday on robbery charges.
Coatesville Police Cpl. Ken Michels had...
Police: 2 officers injured by alleged drug-dealer
Coatesville man, 37, facing multiple charges
A 37-year-old Coatesville resident has been charged with numerous aggravated assault and drug offenses after an attack on Friday night that left two city officers recovering from injuries, police said.
Cpl. Jeffrey Ingemie reported that Officers Joe Thompson and David Marquette were conducting an investigation of an occupied vehicle on Scott Middle School...
