Caln commends police department

Salute part of Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15 By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com CALN – In honor of the upcoming Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, the Caln Township Police Department was recognized for their service to the community at Thursday’s board of commissioners meeting. Police Chief Brian Byerly recognized 12 officers for outstanding service in the line of duty...

Fallen officers to be remembered, May 10

Brass plaques honor the nine fallen police officers, killed in the line of duty, in Chester County, near the old county courthouse. WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s nine fallen police officers range from two members of the Kennett Square force who were fatally ambushed in 1972 by a key operative in the notorious Johnston Brothers gang to the sheriff fatally struck by a milk-delivery train on...

Police not ‘lovin’ it’; 12-year old nabbed after joyride to McDonald’s

A 12-year-old Coatesville boy unlocked the front door of an auto body shop and grabbed cash and a vehicle Tuesday, state police said today. Police from the Embreeville barracks said the youth, who was not identified because of his age, took the vehicle and $64.50 from a shop in the 1800 block of Strasburg Road. He allegedly drove into West Chester, where he was apprehended by borough police in a McDonald’s...

Caln residents concerned about police force

After recent events, worries expressed about whether department is large enough to handle current needs By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Commissioner Josh Young presents his proposal while President Vincent Rose and Commissioner Lorraine Tindaro look on. CALN –After a series of events in recent weeks in the township, some residents are expressing concerns that the township’s...