Armed robbery reported on Thursday night
Victim told police four young males came up behind him on N. 3rd Ave.
On Thursday at 11:15 p.m., a 46-year-old male said he was walking in the 100 block of North Third Avenue when four young black males came from behind and struck him in the head with what he believed was a gun, Officer Jonathan Shave reported. The victim said he was kicked as his cellphone and wallet were taken; he said the thieves...
Police: Several gunshots heard Friday morning
No injuries reported, but shell casings found in 700 block of E. Chestnut St.
Coatesville police were in the area of North Seventh Avenue and East Chestnut Street at 2:48 a.m. on Friday when gunshots rang out, Officer Carmen Mollichella reported. Officers collected several casings from the 700 block of East Chestnut Street, police said. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is continuing,...
Downingtown man arrested for driving under influence
Police said he caused accident Monday on West Lincoln Highway
A 51-year-old Downingtown man driving westbound on West Lincoln Highway on Monday at 1 p.m. left his lane of travel and struck a parked vehicle, Coatesville Det. Shannon Miller reported. Douglas Kowal, who was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured, showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for driving under the influence and traffic...
Coatesville police probing hit-and-run accident
Vehicle involved in Sunday crash reportedly found a half-block from scene
Officers were dispatched on Sunday at 7:07 a.m. to a hit-and-run accident in the 100 block of of Strode Avenue, Sgt. Steven Smith reported. A vehicle struck an unoccupied, legally parked vehicle and left the scene sometime during the night or early morning hours, Coatesville police said.
Police said the striking vehicle was...
Coatesville police cite two for domestic dispute
Incident allegedly occurred at Pennsylvania Ave. residence Monday night
On Monday at 7:32 p.m., police were called to the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a domestic disturbance, Officer Jose Colon reported. Upon investigation, Cameron V. Wilson, 27, and Nicole Kousisis, 25, both of Coatesville, were cited for disorderly conduct, police said.
Officer Jose Colon responded on Monday at 11:30 p.m....
Coatesville police investigate assault complaint
19-year-old female resident charged with attack in front of A-Mart
On Friday, Officer Stephen Galletta responded to the 200 block of East Lincoln Highway at 8:08 p.m. for an assault complaint. The victim, who displayed lacerations and a bloody nose, said Kadedrah Perry, 19, of Coatesville, attacked her in front of the A-Mart, police said. Perry was not at the scene so charges were filed in district...
Wednesday night disruptions lead to four citations
Police respond to three separate incidents
Coatesville officers issued multiple citations for Wednesday night disturbances, police said.
A fight involving teens led police at 5:32 p.m. to the 200 block of Charles Street, where Officer Paul Antonucci issued citations to a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, said police. The names were not released because of their ages, police said.
A 4:52 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Police: Knife-wielding man required stun gun
Officers said he appeared drug-addled and refused orders to drop weapon
A Coatesville man wielding a knife with an eight-inch blade had to be Tasered on Monday after he brandished the weapon at two officers, police said.
Officers Brenden Boyle and Miguel Ortiz were dispatched to a disturbance at the Community Market in the 200 block of East Lincoln Highway at 3:59 p.m., police said. The officers...
Downingtown man, 29, held on multiple charges
Coatesville police said he almost struck officer with his vehicle as he fled
A Downingtown man is accused of fleeing when officers tried to take him into custody on Feb. 11 at 3:45 p.m.
He had outstanding warrants in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Chester County, police said, but when officers tried to take a 29-year-old Downingtown man into custody after a traffic stop on Feb. 11, he fled.
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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...
