Coatesville promotes four police officers, boosts force
City Hall packed as four raised in rank, eight more hired at City Council meeting
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Lt. James R. Audette, Sgt. Roger H. Ollis, Jr., Cpl. Brenden M. Boyle, and Cpl. Jonathan A. Shave stand in front of friends and family after taking their oaths of office.
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Police Department promoted four police officers at the City Council meeting...
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,...
The right guy, at the right time
City Council gets rare second chance to get it right on Police Chief
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good.
At this point, I don’t think anyone can call the chaos that has been the hiring process for Coatesville’s new police chief good, or even passable. But a little like the quarterback who played three lousy quarters but has the chance...
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...
Bell sworn as interim city police chief
Simpson resigns as council president; city facing $2M deficit
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
Interim Chief James Bell is sworn in by the Hon. Judge Gregory Hines as Dr. Tonya Thames Taylor serves as witness.
COATESVILLE – Interim chief of police James Bell was officially sworn in for duty at Monday’s city council meeting.
Bell was named interim chief of police at a council meeting on...
