11-time drunk-driver gets maximum sentence
Judge agrees with prosecutor that public needs to be protected
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
In the Chester County annals of gambling, a 51-year-old Devon man specialized in Russian roulette, prosecutors said.
In arguing for a maximum drunken-driving sentence, Deputy District Attorney Carlos Barraza said Douglas C. Gibboney had been putting county citizens at risk for more than...
Pa. National Guard celebrates opening of Readiness Center
Sadsbury Township facility to serve as home base for Coatesville unit
Pa. National Guard representatives celebrate the opening of a new Readiness Center in Sadsbury Township.
After nearly a year and a half of construction, Pennsylvania Army National Guard officials on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new Readiness Center in Coatesville, a $9.7 million facility borne out of the transformation of...
Coatesville man describes assault by two teens
Police said attack occurred in 300 block of Diamond Alley
A 37-year-old Coatesville man was attacked by two juveniles as he was walking eastbound in the 300 block of Diamond Alley on Sunday, Coatesville Police Officer Joe Thompson reported. The victim told police that he fought off the attackers and ran east, but they followed him, assaulting him again before fleeing, police said. The suspects were...
PennDOT: Crack-sealing planned on U.S. 30 Bypass
Intermittent lane closures will occur at Rt. 82
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects scheduled this week.
Crews will be working to seal cracks on the U.S. 30 Bypass in both directions in Sadsbury Township and the City of Coatesville. Intermittent lane closure will be required at Rt. 82 from...
Vegetation removal scheduled for U.S. 30
It’s one of several projects that could delay traffic this week, says PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants motorists to know about upcoming roadwork scheduled in the area that could pose traffic delays.
Drivers on U.S. 30 in Sadsbury Township will experience lane restrictions between Old Wilmington Pike and First Avenue on Monday and Tuesday. Utility installation...
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...
Consolidated fire department to debut Tuesday
Town-hall meeting will introduce Keystone Valley operation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A collaborative fire district that has already won kudos from the state will be the focus of a town-hall meeting Monday night.
The board of directors, operational officers, and members of the newly formed Keystone Valley Fire Department (KVFD) are hosting the public gathering at 7 p.m. at...
State police make drunken-driving arrests
Three area drivers cited after allegedly showing signs of intoxication
State police from the Embreeville barracks report three drunken-driving arrests.
A 31-year-old Coatesville man was arrested for driving under the influence on Jan. 23 at 8:53 p.m. in Caln Township, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said they responded to a crash on the westbound Rt. 30 Bypass, west of Rt. 340....
Three Embreeville troopers receive state award
They were cited for their efforts to combat drunken-driving
Three troopers from the Embreeville barracks were honored for their efforts to combat drunken-driving.
Three troopers from the Embreeville barracks were among 56 statewide honored recently for their efforts to combat drunken-driving.
Troopers Jason M. Trupp, Duane Winchester, and Zachary Fronk received the “2012 DUI Top Gun Awards” last...
25-year-old Parkesburg man dies in single-vehicle crash
State police are investigating a fatal, one-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Parkesburg man.
Police: Fatality occurred at 2:45 a.m in Sadsbury Township
Updated at 10 a.m. to add victim’s name
A 25-year-old Parkesburg man died this morning in a one-vehicle crash in Sadsbury Township, state police said.
Police from the Embreeville barracks said Reginald R. White was traveling...
