Non-working taillight leads to drug arrest

Police: Coatesville driver’s vehicle well-stocked for marijuana sales Jose Luis Ortiz, 36, of Coatesville, faces multiple drug charges following a traffic stop in Westtown Township. A non-operable taillight put police on the trail of a Coatesville driver, who ended up with multiple drug charges, according to the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department. Police said an officer on patrol...

Authorities warn about latest spring scams

Identity thieves seeking new ways to dupe victims into releasing data, money Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane said one recent scam involves telephone callers’ seeking personal information to help residents obtain a nonexistent medical card. Local and state authorities want residents to be wary about releasing personal information, which scam artists are constantly finding new ways to obtain. Attorney...

Coatesville father accused of assaulting 11-month-old

Police:  Girl had severe injuries ‘consistent with non-accidental trauma’ By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Juan J. Silva-Vasquez is charged with aggravated assault for severely injuring his 11-month-old daughter, police said. A Coatesville detective got a distressing call Monday evening: An unresponsive, 11-month-old girl had been rushed to the hospital with severe injuries. Coatesville...