Law enforcement highlights take center stage
D.A. recognizes those who went above, beyond in 2013
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Det./Lt. Kevin Dykes congratulates retired Coatesville Det. Marty Quinn on his selection as 2013 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
Amid tough talk on crime and profuse praise for crime-fighters, recipients of the Chester County District Attorney’s Office annual awards displayed...
Ex-WCU student arrested for drug-laced candy
University police reportedly found more than 40 pounds in his apartment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Robert Callis-Keiser III, 25, faces charges that include possession with the intent to deliver and criminal use of a communications facility.
Three months after seizing more than 40 pounds of suspected drug-laced candy from an apartment at West Chester University’s South Campus,...
Rehiring Ellison begs a lot of questions
Why just tops the list of explanations needed by CASD board
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As you probably know, we do get our share of reader comments. Many are supportive, encouraging and enlightening. Some are nasty and pointless (we tend to remove those without editorial or commentary value) and some are humorous.
Once in a great while, even when clearly wearing a troll hat, a commentator will...
D.A. announces two new hires, promotion
Seven-year prosecutor will head the county’s Child Abuse Unit
Chester County prosecutor Deborah S. Ryan has been promoted to Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Child Abuse Unit.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office has announced two new hires and a promotion.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said the swearing-in of two new prosecutors, Kelsey Gvozdich and Ryan Borchik,...
Police seize 40 pounds of drug-laced candy
Disturbing discovery made at West Chester U. apartment, authorities said
Updated at 3:30 p.m. with information on pending arrest
A photo shows some of the drug-laced candy police found at a West Chester University apartment.
Authorities Police seized more than 40 pounds of drug-laced candy from an apartment at West Chester University’s South Campus, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office...
CASD board, administration thumb noses at community
When answers are needed, stonewalling and hostile behavior hurts everyone
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ultimately, it comes down to respect.
Tuesday night, we saw one of the more egregious examples of a public body and public school administration showing not just a lack of respect for parents, students and taxpayers, but frankly, utter contempt for those daring to ask about a series of disturbing...
Decorated ex-detective probed over alleged thefts
Search warrants allege Gerald Pawling stole $75,000 from two nonprofits
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A retired Coatesville detective is the focus of attention that differs dramatically from the days when he was applauded for his coaching and mentoring.
Chester County Detectives executed two search warrants at the Caln Township residence of Gerald D. Pawling on July 24 and 25....
4 prosecutors elevated to deputy district attorneys
D.A.: Promotions make ‘strong leadership team even stronger’
Newly promoted deputy district attorneys are Michelle Frei (from left), Mark Conte, Renee Merion, and Thomas Ost-Prisco.
Four Chester County assistant district attorneys have been promoted to deputy district attorneys, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Friday.
Hogan said the new deputies – Michelle Frei, Thomas Ost-Prisco,...
Police seek help in case of murdered Marine
Found near Downingtown, he was unidentified for more than four decades
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State police are looking for the public’s help to solve the 1968 murder of Cpl. Robert Daniel Corriveau.
For nearly 44 years, the remains of an unidentified murder victim lay in Longwood Cemetery, but the case was not forgotten, state police said.
On July 29, 2009, members...
Attorney general: Drug ring operated in Coatesville area
Three local men among 25 defendants charged by statewide investigating grand jury
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Michael Warren of Thorndale is accused of redistributing drugs for the organization’s kingpin.
Three Coatesville-area men are among 25 defendants linked to the trafficking of prescription pills, cocaine and marijuana in the greater Philadelphia area, including university...
