Renewal of tax incentive fueled conservation
Natural Lands Trust announces preservation of 134 acres in region at end of 2012
A high point of the “fiscal cliff” deal? The renewal of a tax incentive for private landowners—especially working family farmers and ranchers—who preserve their land with a voluntary conservation agreement, preservation officials said.
That incentive, which had expired at the end of 2011, led to the preservation...
Gang-related graffiti leads to 2 New Garden arrests
Kennett Square Police investigating belated report of identity theft
New Garden Township Police said they recently took two men into custody after linking them to “gang-related graffiti.”
Christopher Guzman-Torres, 20, of Kennett Square, and Manuel Bedolla, 19, of West Grove, have been charged with criminal mischief and related offenses, police said. They were apprehended Dec. 6 following...
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...
New Garden police offer holiday anti-theft tips
Residents urged to let police know if they will be out of town
With the holiday season approaching, incidents of thefts and residential break-ins can take a sharp increase, said New Garden Township police. These incidents are often crimes of opportunity and can be reduced by following the tips below.
Always lock your vehicle, even in the garage. Place purchases and valuables out of sight, preferably...
New Garden double slaying spurs anti-gang law
D.A. credits teamwork for quick passage of legislation
Graffiti often signals the presence of rival gangs who want to mark their territory, according to police.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
At a December bonfire gathering in New Garden Township, gang rivalry turned deadly as knife-wielding assailants killed two partygoers.
The homicides resulted in the enactment of anti-gang...
Insightful look at county’s Civil War heritage
Historical Society exhibit highlights artifacts and stories behind them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Stafford (left) and Richard Neff greeted visitors at the opening Thursday night of “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War” at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester.
Setting the tone for the Chester County Historical Society on Thursday...
Police credit neighbor with averting burglary
Kennett Square resident called 9-1-1 when he saw suspicious activity
An alert neighbor prevented a burglary this morning, Kennett Square police said.
Police said a resident of the 800 block of Wayne Avenue spotted a suspect enter the back yard of his neighbor’s home about 11:10 a.m., stand on a chair and try to pry open a back window of the home. Realizing he had been noticed, the suspect fled,...
Safe rescue of alleged kidnapping victims praised
New Garden chief: Cross-country teamwork ended harrowing ordeal
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Police said Jorge Paramo-Mora, 28, of Habersham, Ga., used a ruse to kidnap his estranged wife and son in New Garden Township.
The discovery of a 14-year-old New Garden Township girl who had been abandoned Sunday on U.S. 1 near Oxford led to a kidnapping investigation that resulted...
Kennett Square police report lost, found items
Wallet was turned in, computer equipment, jewelry allegedly stolen
Whoever lost a wallet during the Mushroom Festival should contact Kennett Square police, who said today that it was turned in after being found Sept. 8 at West State and Lafayette Streets.
In other reports, police said the following people were arrested for driving under the influence: Guillermo Arizaga-Garcia, 34, of Kennett Square,...
