Teen taken into custody for Sept. 27 robbery
Police said 14-year-old stole cell phone, which was recovered
As a result of an investigation into a strong-arm robbery on Sept. 27 at 9:45 p.m. in the unit block of Pennsylvania Avenue, police took a 14-year-old male into custody, Officer Joe Thompson reported Thursday. The teen, who was not identified because of his age, was transported to the Chester County Detention Center pending his hearing on...
Police: Speeding on bypass leads to DUI arrest
West Whiteland officers said 24-year-old Coatesville man failed field sobriety tests
A 24-year-old Coatesville resident was stopped for speeding on the Rt. 30 Bypass on Thursday at 1:14 a.m., West Whiteland Township Police said. The investigating officer detected evidence of intoxication and issued field sobriety tests, which John B. Pedrick failed, police said. Pedrick was taken to Chester County...
Public’s help sought to locate hit-and-run driver
Police seeking operator of older-model, red SUV that left crash scene Saturday
Coatesville police are seeking the public’s help to locate the driver of an older-model, red SUV, possibly a Chevy Tahoe, which was involved in hit-and-run accident on Saturday at 1:47 p.m., Cpl. Ken Michels reported.
Police said officers arrived in the 600 block of Harmony Street at Pearle Alley and observed a black...
Man allegedly assaults officer, pins him to SUV
Thorndale resident, subdued with stun gun, faces multiple charges
On Tuesday, a Thorndale man resisted a Coatesville officer’s effort to stop his red SUV, slamming the door on Officer Jonathan Shave, pinning him to the vehicle, and repeatedly striking him in the head as the SUV started moving, police said.
Shave, who ended up receiving medical treatment at Brandywine Hospital for injuries he sustained,...
SUV’s traveling wrong way got officers’ attention
Traffic offense led to drunken-driving arrest, police said
A black Isuzu SUV traveling in the wrong direction in the 300 block of East Chestnut Street led to a drunken-driving arrest on Sunday, police said.
At 2:08 a.m., Officer Jonathan Shave stopped Ruban A. Mendoza, 19, of Coatesville, who exhibited signs of intoxication, police said. Mendoza was cited for driving under the influence and multiple...
Four defendants taken into custody on warrants
Coatesville officers chased one city resident on foot before apprehending him
In the past 24 hours, Coatesville police arrested four defendants on outstanding warrants, one of whom prompted a foot pursuit.
Coatesville Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech observed Daython “DayDay” A. Parker, 27, of Coatesville, on Wednesday at 1:11 p.m. near the intersection of Walnut Street and Virginia Avenue...
