Authorities identify victim of Thursday’s fatal shooting
Police said 23-year-old man was gunned down at his home
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Balloons surround the doorway of the home of Thursday’s fatal shooting victim, Devaughn W. Shelton.
On Friday morning, a steady stream of mourners and onlookers slowed in front of the white stucco home in the 500 block of Olive Street in Coatesville, where balloons paid tribute to the victim...
Authorities report homicide in Coatesville
Officials released few details until next of kin notified
Coatesville Police are investigating a homicide reported at 4 p.m. Thursday in the 500 block of Olive Street.
Updated at 11 a.m. Friday
Law-enforcement officials said a homicide occurred in Coatesville Thursday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m. in the the 500 block of Olive Street.
The homicide is being investigated by the Coatesville Police...
Alleged copper-pipe theft prompts police chase
Troopers said they pursued two suspects fleeing Embreeville complex
State police from the Embreeville barracks said troopers pursued two suspects accused of stealing copper pipe from a vacant building in the Embreeville complex.
Two Delaware County men allegedly led police on a high-speed chase on Saturday after stealing copper pipe from a vacant building in the Embreeville complex, state police said...
D.A. responds to Coatesville ‘crisis’ with 24 arrests
He blames peak in violent crime on insufficient police resources
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
William Curtis Shockley (from top left), Deatrick Twadell Johnson, Herman Edward McMullen, Lyntrell Hernandez, Marciano Nunez-Juarez, Miguel Rico-Villalobos, Marquise James, and Julian Watkins.
Underscoring the need for permanent leadership in the Coatesville Police Department, Chester...
Camp runs gamut from zip-lining to scuba-diving
Weeklong state-police program features myriad activities for Chester County youth
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About 100 young participants experienced Chester County’s 2012 Camp Cadet program, held this year at Camp Saginaw in New London Township.
On Friday, a group of 100 young people proudly passed muster as the 2012 Chester County Camp Cadet hosted its graduation ceremony.
The...
Attorney general: Drug ring operated in Coatesville area
Three local men among 25 defendants charged by statewide investigating grand jury
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Michael Warren of Thorndale is accused of redistributing drugs for the organization’s kingpin.
Three Coatesville-area men are among 25 defendants linked to the trafficking of prescription pills, cocaine and marijuana in the greater Philadelphia area, including university...
