Police: Shots fired in unit block of Pa. Ave.

No injuries reported, but unoccupied vehicle sustained damage Coatesville police responded to the unit block of Pennsylvania Avenue at 11:33 p.m. Saturday for a report that nine to 12 gunshots had been fired, said Officer Carmen Mollichella. Police said investigators recovered five spent casings on the ground. No injuries were reported, but at least one unoccupied vehicle was struck, with shots breaking...

Police investigating Tuesday morning robbery

Victim described assault by two men who stole his wallet, fled in his vehicle Coatesville police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Tuesday at 12:44 a.m., Sgt. Steven Smith reported. The victim said he was in the 200 block of Concord Alley when he was physically assaulted by two black males, one of whom stole his wallet, police said. The assailants fled in the victim’s vehicle, which was...

Questions on alleged assault prompt more charges

 Police said 18-year-old became aggressive, resisted arrest On Sunday, Coatesville police responded to South Eighth Avenue at Walnut Street at 6:55 p.m. for an assault complaint, reported Officer Stephen Galletta. A17-year-old male told officers that Tyree Jacobs, 18, struck him in the face with a closed first during an altercation, police said, adding that Jacobs became aggressive toward officers...

Coatesville police seeking hit-and-run driver

Legally parked vehicle was allegedly rear-ended Coatesville police said they are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Sunday evening. Sgt. Steven Smith responded to the 200 block of Charles Street at 8:49 p.m.;  a 51-year-old male, who was not identified by police, said he had left his vehicle legally parked and unoccupied when it was struck from behind by an unknown driver who left...

City man accused of videotaping naked teen

Charges stemmed from investigation into child pornography An investigation into alleged possession of child pornography on Friday led to multiple charges against a 51-year-old Coatesville resident, including indecent assault and corruption of a minor. Police said in addition to child pornography, investigators found a video of a 13-year-old girl naked in her bathroom that was taken without her knowledge...