From start to finish, ‘Shop with a Cop’ proves a blast

Collaborative, community-involved event draws rave reviews By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville Cpl. Jonathan Shave offers assistance to his shopper at the price-checker. Behind him, Det. Kevin Campbell waits for his turn. Throngs of unsuspecting customers grabbed parking spaces and shopping carts to brave the bustling crowd at Walmart on Saturday morning, oblivious to the...

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....

Sobriety checkpoint leads to 10 drunken-driving arrests

State police said they came in contact with 140 motorists Saturday During a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, state police from the Embreeville barracks said they stopped 140 motorists and arrested 10 for driving under the influence. In addition, police said one was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, 10 received citations for summary traffic violations, and nine got warnings, police...