Coatesville man cited for alleged public intoxication
Search reveals marijuana, drug paraphernalia, police said
On Monday, Nov. 25, Coatesville Police observed Brian L. Mccorkle, 47, of Coatesville, walking with a staggered gate in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway at 11:14 p.m., Officer Rob Kuech reported. Police said Mccorkle was intoxicated to a degree that he was a danger to himself and others, and he was taken into custody. A subsequent search...
West Caln neighborhoods to get new water lines
Pa. American says project will remedy historic contamination
To replace the water systems serving two West Caln Township mobile home parks and a campground near the site of historic contamination, Pennsylvania American Water announced Monday the start of installation of new water lines.
Pennsylvania American Water said it will build the approximately $450,000 pipeline to extend water service from its...
Driver collides with cow on Rt. 340 in West Caln
Impact caused moderate injury to motorist, disabling damage to car, state police said
A collision with a cow ended badly for a 34-year-old driver in West Caln Township, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said Taurino S. Flores-Martinez, 34, of Coatesville, was traveling west on Rt. 340, east of Ash Road, on Friday at 5:45 a.m., and had insufficient time to react to a cow traveling...
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...
Area roadwork may produce traffic delays
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued its weekly list of road projects so that motorists will know which areas to avoid – or will know to anticipate delays if their route can’t be changed.
Utility installation work will be performed on West Kings Highway in West Caln Township on Tuesday and Wednesday. The work, between Wagontown and Meadowview Roads, will be done...
Parkesburg driver cited for speeding on U.S. 30 Bypass
A Parkesburg driver was cited for speeding on Wednesday when she lost control of her 2005 Hyundai Tucson on the U.S. 30 Bypass, east of Airport Road in Valley Township, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said Laurie D. Walls, 51, was traveling east when she struck a guide rail on the shoulder, causing her vehicle to spin so that it was blocking the left lane. Walls was not injured,...
Scheduled roadwork may cause traffic delays
Area road projects could cause traffic delays, says PennDOT.
PennDOT projects will affect Coatesville, surrounding townships
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued a bulletin today on upcoming and ongoing area roadwork that may cause traffic backups.
Work will begin Monday on Lincoln Highway in Sadsbury, Valley and West Caln Townships for raised pavement marker installation. One lane...
W. Caln repeat-offender sentenced in fatal crash
Michael J. Bristow was sentenced to 7 1/2 to 16 years in prison for causing a fatal accident on Feb. 5.
He will spend 7 1/2 to 16 years in jail for causing death of young father
Under the terms of a plea agreement, a West Caln resident with a long history of criminal and motor-vehicles infractions was sentenced Tuesday to 7 ½ – to 16 years for causing a crash that killed a 26-year-old Downingtown...
State police arrest 4 for alleged drunken-driving in area
Troopers issued citations to two motorists accused of causing crashes
State police from the Embreeville barracks reported the following charges and citations during the past several weeks.
Police said four individuals were arrested for driving under the influence: James Chris Gauss, 25, of Downingtown, who was stopped Aug. 7 for a traffic violation on Norwood Road south of the Rt. 30 bypass in East...
Police urge residents’ vigilance to help catch thieves
Information is being sought on two recent West Caln break-ins
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Recent burglaries in the region have prompted area police to encourage residents to break a habit of being reluctant to call 9-1-1 immediately if they see suspicious activity.
Last month, Westtown-East Goshen Township police apprehended an alleged thief because a resident witnessed a suspicious...
