7th of 12 defendants in bonfire stabbing sentenced

Former Avon Grove High student will spend 40 to 80 years behind bars By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Graffiti often signals the presence of rival gangs who want to mark their territory, according to police. The seventh of 12 defendants charged in a 2011 Avondale double homicide fueled by gang rancor was sentenced Wednesday in Chester County Court. James L. Jones, 21, of West...

Spike in gang-related graffiti reported

Police urging residents to report any suspicious activity By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times New Garden Township Police are urging residents to be vigilant and report any information about a recent spike in gang-related graffiti in and around the township. A sudden increase  of gang-related graffiti has prompted New Garden Township Police to urge victims to notify authorities immediately...

Teen pleads guilty to gang-related homicides

Police said rival gangs often mark their territory with graffiti. Plea agreement results in prison sentence of 11 to 22 years  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A 19-year-old Delaware resident admitted his role Monday in the gang-related double murder that occurred nearly a year ago in New Garden Township. Cristian Eumana, 19, of Greenville, Del., pleaded guilty to two counts...