Search for Coatesville police chief back in high gear

City manager says a promising candidate will be interviewed next week By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) chats with City Council President David C. Collins outside City Hall on Tuesday. Contrary to appearances, the City of Coatesville’s next permanent police chief may be just a few steps shy of selection. City Manager Kirby Hudson said...

Bell sworn as interim city police chief

Simpson resigns as council president; city facing $2M deficit By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times Interim Chief James Bell is sworn in by the Hon. Judge Gregory Hines as Dr. Tonya Thames Taylor serves as witness. COATESVILLE – Interim chief of police James Bell was officially sworn in for duty at Monday’s city council meeting. Bell was named interim chief of police at a council meeting on...