Total of drugs taken off street exceeds estimate

DEA officials said Coatesville collected 85 pounds during National Drug Take Back Day By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis seals one of the three boxes of unwanted medicine collected Saturday during the National Drug Take Back initiative. Maybe Coatesville Police Officer Rodger Ollis has been spending too much time in the gym: His 20-pound estimate...

With reverence for past, police chief looks to future

Coatesville’s new leader eager to make positive changes By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer says he is enjoying his new digs and his new position. He’s slashed two hours a day from his commuting time, found a worthy cause for   his wood-working skills, and enjoyed a warm reception from the hundreds of people he’s met in the past month. ...

Hogan announces law enforcement awards

County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) holds a commendation from Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for his department’s work on the murder of Aaron Turner as Sgt. James Audette looks on and Hogan offers his congratulations. WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering...