D.A.: Former city detective faces new theft charges

Gerald D. Pawling accused of stealing from evidence room to pave driveway Updated at 4:55 p.m. with comment from defense attorney  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Gerald D. Pawling, a former Coatesville Police detective, faces new theft charges. A former Coatesville Police detective, previously charged with stealing over $40,000 from the police union and Police Athletic League,...

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....