Marshall named new Phoenixville Police Chief

Brain Marshall On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Phoenixville Borough Council announced the appointment of Brian Marshall as the Borough’s new police chief effective January 1, 2022. The Borough Council conducted internal interviews of four well-qualified and exemplary candidates within the Police Department. “We are able to promote from within our own organization,” said Councilwoman and Police,...

Kennett Supervisors fire police chief, promote Gordon

KENNETT — The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 to fire Police Chief Lydell Nolt. Nolt was placed on administrative leave on Nov. 20, 2019 after he informed Township Manager Eden Ratliff that he was the subject of a criminal investigation by the Dauphin County District Attorney’s office concerning a sexual assault allegation. The Township was notified at the...

Caln Board of Commissioners names new police chief

Joseph Elias, major in the state police department, returns to Chester County By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Joseph Elias was appointed Caln Police Chief Thursday night. A resident of Lititz, Elias returns to Chester County after starting his career here 28 years ago. CALN – The Township Board of Commissioners named Joseph Elias the new Chief of Police at its meeting Thursday night. Elias,...

New city Police Chief candidate interviewed

City Council could opt for new hire as soon as Nov. 12 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The process to hire a new Chief of Police in Coatesville took a step forward, Wednesday, as a single candidate was interviewed by the search committee, which recommended him to City Manager Kirby Hudson, who in turn expects to recommend the candidate to City Council later this month. COATESVILLE — The long, winding...

Coatesville’s police-chief candidate withdraws name

State police veteran did not comment on his decision, which came after a grueling meeting Updated at 5:15 p.m. with comment from City Council President By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Councilwoman C. Arvilla Hunt, who opposed the selection of Maj. John “Jack” W. Laufer as police chief, assists newly-elected Council President David C. Collins with moving into the leadership...