Officer Joseph Thompson sworn in to full-time position
City Council discusses initiatives for ‘make or break year’
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) stands with Ofc. Joseph Thompson (right) after Thompson’s swearing in ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Officer Joseph Thompson was sworn in to a full-time position at Monday night’s City Council meeting.
Previously a part-time officer, Thompson has a combined...
Efforts to elude police reportedly ramp up charges
Burglary added to man’s complaint after he allegedly flees into random home
After Coatesville Police Officer Joseph Thompson attempted to stop a vehicle on Walnut Street near Pennsylvania Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 2:30 pm., the driver accelerated, ran a stop sign at Walnut and Pennsylvania Avenue, pulled over, exited the vehicle, and prompted a foot pursuit, police said. The driver, identified...