Attempted abduction of teen at bus stop reported
Police said 14-year-old girl kicked suspect to escape grip
State police from the Avondale barracks said a Hispanic male in his early 20s attempted to abduct a teen who had just gotten off a school bus on Rt. 41 in Avondale a little after 3 p.m. on Friday.
The 14-year-old girl said the man approached her from behind, grabbed her wrist, and put his hand over her mouth, police said. She was...
Teens arrested for criminal trespass, drug possession
Police cite three on Feb. 25 for variety of charges
An incident on Feb. 25 at 3:42 p.m. in the 600 block of Lafayette Street resulted in several arrests, Kennett Square police said.
A 17-year-old male from Toughkenamon was referred to juvenile authorities for prohibited offensive weapons, possession of marijuana, criminal trespass and underage drinking. Also arrested were Juan Lopez-Villagomez,...
Kennett Square police log 4 drunken-driving arrests
Most of the citations stemmed from traffic stops or accidents
Kennett Square police issued an assault citation to an 18-year-old borough resident on Feb. 16.
Drug- and alcohol-related charges dominated the Kennett Square police blotter during the past two weeks.
Police arrested Brandon Clark, 27, of Newark, De., for allegedly driving under the influence of a controlled substance following a traffic...
Disputes, drugs dominate New Garden police activity
Five charged with drug offenses, three arrested for altercations
A dispute over money and possession of various illegal drugs led to several arrests this past week, New Garden Township Police said Friday.
Antonio Ortiz-Vasquez, 23, and Misael Gabriel-Reynoso, 22, both of Toughkenamon, were charged for their roles in a Nov. 30 assault in the 1100 block of Newark Road when both became involved...
Underage drinkers keep Kennett Square police busy
Officers issued 12 citations in three separate incidents recently
Kennett Square police reported three incidents in the past couple of weeks in which teens were charges with underage drinking.
On Oct. 28, police issued 10 citations for underage drinking and one for disorderly conduct at 2:32 a.m. in the 500 block of Southview Avenue. According to police, the drinking citations went to Michale...
Police: Borough not free range for chickens
In two separate recent incidents, owners cited for loose livestock
Why did the chickens cross the road in Kennett Square? Because the owners ran afoul of borough ordinances, police said.
In two separate instances, one on Sept. 5 in the 700 block of Wayne Avenue and one on Sept. 16 in the 200 block of East Linden Street, police were called for reports of roaming chickens. After they rounded up...
Philadelphia man held for trial on armed-robbery charge
New Garden police said he brandished a gun and grabbed cash from a business
New Garden Township Police announced the arrest today of a Philadelphia man charged with a July 11 armed robbery.
Police said Timothy T. Harris, 32, entered a store in the New Garden Shopping Center at 345 Scarlett Road in Kennett Square, brandished a black handgun partially covered with a bandana, and demanded cash. The...
Injured jockey’s indomitable spirit inspires
Group has held five fund-raisers to assist Jake Chalfin with medical expenses; two more are scheduled
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jake Chalfin said he is extremely grateful to a group who rallied to give him emotional and financial support after his paralyzing steeplechase injury. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks
A 34-year-old Springdell resident who grew up in Chester Springs...
Pony up to the 6th Annual Polo Cup
Benefit funds latest technology for Chester County Hospital
Mallet maestros maneuvering pounding hooves comprise just one of the many featured elements of the 6th Annual Chester County Hospital Polo Cup, which will be held June 10 at the Brandywine Polo Club in Toughkenamon.
A polo match energizes the crowd at the Chester County Hospital's Polo Cup.
The popular fund-raiser not only offers a...
Toughkenamon woman in trouble again
Police say she made false claim that her husband threatened to shoot her; still faces charges over March ambulance ruckus
NEW GARDEN — A Toughkenamon woman is in trouble again after apparently falsely claiming her husband threatened to shoot her last month, just weeks after being charged in an incident when reportedly emergency personnel wouldn’t take her to the hospital of her choice.
According...
