Hogan: New rules invoked to protect murder witnesses
Testimony occurred before secret grand jury rather than at public hearing
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Dominique Lee, 20, (clockwise from top left), Marquis Rayner, 23, and Camren Horne, 20, all of Coatesville, are accused in the fatal shooting of Dominique Williams in June.
Instead of a preliminary hearing, three men arrested in March for a Coatesville murder were indicted under...
Raising awareness about regional heroin abuse
Brainstorming session attracts government officials, concerned citizens
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Andy Rumford (center) discusses the heroin problem with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino.
Think your child is too smart, athletic, or well-adjusted to become addicted to heroin? That’s a dangerously inaccurate...
Mock crash: sobering reality check for teens
D.A. wishes every high school would present similar program
By Kathleen Brady, Managing Editor, The Times
The two blood-splattered Bayard Rustin High student drivers managed to crawl from the wreckage of their two-car crash behind the school, but several passengers were trapped; later, two of the teens would leave in body bags and another in handcuffs.
Fortunately, the carnage was staged, but its...
Last of three city murder defendants in custody
D.A.: Dominique Lee surrendered to authorities Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Dominique Lee (from left), the last of three Coatesville defendants implicated in the slaying of Dominique Williams on June 29, was taken into custody Saturday; Marquis Rayner and Camren Horne were apprehended on Tuesday, said District Atttorney Tom Hogan.
The only one of the three Coatesville...
Supervisor at driver’s license center convicted
Jury said he issued licenses to known criminals, using other people’s data
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Khalif Abdullah Ali was convicted by a Chester County jury of identity theft, tampering with public records, and related offenses.
A Philadelphia man accused of fraudulently issuing driver’s licenses at a Chester County Drivers’ License Center was convicted Wednesday.
A...
D.A. adds 2 respected law-enforcers to detectives
The pair will fill vacancies created by recent retirements
Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville Police Department, has joined the Chester County Detectives.
Two respected county law-enforcers were sworn in Monday as Chester County detectives, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced.
James F. Ciliberto, a longtime state trooper, and Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville Police Department,...
Gang member admits roles in murder, escape plan
Plea agreement avoids risk of death penalty for 2004 Coatesville slaying
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shymek H. Hynson admitted his roles in a 2004 Coatesville homicide as well as a recent plot to break out of Chester County Prison.
Authorities said a convicted Coatesville murderer wanted to get out of Chester County Prison so desperately that he conspired with a like-minded inmate...
Anti-gang legislation fast-tracked in Chester County
D.A. credits teamwork for quick passage of law spurred by double homicide
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Graffiti often signals the presence of rival gangs who want to mark their territory, according to police.
At a December bonfire gathering in New Garden Township, gang rivalry turned deadly as knife-wielding assailants killed two partygoers.
The homicides resulted in the enactment...
Fire-prevention efforts get boost in Coatesville
City receives $2,000 to fund smoke detectors, awareness campaign
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Acting Coatesville Fire Chief Jim Lentz (from left), Greg Cary from PECO, City Manager Kirby Hudson, City Council President David C. Collins, District Attorney Tom Hogan, and Safe Kids Chester County’s Lori Aguilera and Shawn Vovericz display the ceremonial checks.
Coatesville firefighters...
Coatesville law-enforcers honored for advocacy
Department, Officer Ollis recognized by Domestic Violence Center
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (from left) was honored with Assistant District Attorney Michelle Frei by Dolly Wideman-Scott, who heads the Chester County Domestic Violence Center.
Against the backdrop grim statistics – 53 domestic-violence fatalities in Pennsylvania...
