From start to finish, ‘Shop with a Cop’ proves a blast

Collaborative, community-involved event draws rave reviews By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Coatesville Cpl. Jonathan Shave offers assistance to his shopper at the price-checker. Behind him, Det. Kevin Campbell waits for his turn. Throngs of unsuspecting customers grabbed parking spaces and shopping carts to brave the bustling crowd at Walmart on Saturday morning, oblivious to the...

West Caln Twp. lobby overflowing with toys

Police chief credits elves with success of annual holiday campaign By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times West Caln Township Police Sgt. Christopher J. Fries (left) and Officer Adam D. Pozza rearrange some of the toys to ensure that there’s space to walk in the township lobby. When the child’s screaming stopped, West Caln Township Police Chief Curt Martinez feared the worst: ...

Coatesville-area ‘Shop with a Cop’ a roaring success

From siren-blasting caravan to shopping carts, children get crowd-pleasing ride By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Torey, 7, shows her enthusiasm for the “Shop with a Cop” program as Chester County Deputy Sheriff Natalie Berry pushes the cart. The scene looked as alarming as it sounded: Two school buses blowing a red light on East Lincoln Highway with more than 30 emergency...