Police: 20-year-old drunk driver became combative
Avondale man faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault
An accident on Wednesday led to multiple charges against Phillip Doty, 20, of Avondale, including aggravated assault against a police officer, resisting arrest, and drunken-driving, New Garden Township Police reported.
Police said they came upon a vehicle with extensive damage on Reynolds Road near the intersection of Springbenny...
Identity of alleged serial shoplifter sought
Police said he has struck area retailers at least three times
New Garden Township Police are seeking the public’s help to identify this suspected shoplifter.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help to identify an alleged serial shoplifter, who has stolen more than $2,500 dollars worth of merchandise from area retailers, said New Garden Township Police.
Police said the suspect has been...
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...
Police: Nottingham man found with PCP, cocaine
New Garden arrest stemmed from multi-agency investigation
Following a multi-agency, drug investigation, New Garden Township Police took 39-year-old Nottingham man into custody Wednesday.
Police said Howard Blackburn, 39, possessed PCP and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to distribute it in the 100 block of Pine Street. Theodore Kinder, 35, of Nottingham, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia...
New Garden police seeking storm-water grate thieves
Department urging public to report suspicious activity
Storm-water grates weighing 200 to 300 pounds are the latest targets of thieves, and New Garden Township Police are seeking the public’s help to apprehend the culprits.
Police said several communities have been affected, but no accidents or incidents have occurred from the loss of this critical infrastructure. Police said since the township...
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...
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...
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...
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...
