Kennett cops bust alleged drug dealer

Borough Police have made a total of four drug arrests in one week as investigations intensify By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — Borough Police Chief Edward Zunino’s no nonsense drug policy appears to be producing results, one dealer at a time. Shane Reeves, 20 of the Borough was arrested in connection with an investigation spanning several months, conducted...

McCarthy addresses crash, hears residents’ worries

Following Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy’s seizure-induced crash, township residents gathered to hear his side of the story, ask questions By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy. KENNETT — As a police chief, Albert McCarthy is constantly under the microscope of the public eye. Knowing this all too well, and as a result of his Oct....

Kennett Police Chief’s crash raises safety, practicality concerns

Supervisors: no plan to add additional permanent police officers By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — In the wake of this month’s incident involving the township police chief colliding with a Delaware woman and leaving the scene of the accident — both attributed to the chief’s medical issues — township officials said this week that the long-term plan...

Kennett Square Police Blotter

KENNETT SQUARE — The following are police incident reports as provided by the Kennett Square Police Department. • Auto Theft — Kennett Square Police are investigating a report of theft.  Sometime overnight Monday, 9/26/11, a Pennsylvania registered license plate, HDG3418, was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 500 block East Cypress Street. The investigation continues.

Kennett Square’s Zunino honored

Police Chief Edward Zunino was recognized for 35 years of dedicated poilce work to Kennett Square on Monday night By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino as honored Monday night for his 35 years of service to the borough. From left Zunino, Mayor Matthew Fettick and Chster County Deputy District Attorney Steve Kelly KENNETT SQUARE — Borough...

Kennett Sq. Police Blotter: Sept. 21

The following is a digest of local police activity as reported by the Kennett Square Police Department. • Theft — Police received the report of a theft sometime between 7:50 AM and 6:45 PM on Wednesday, 9/14/11, regarding a GPS unit stolen from a vehicle parked in the 400 block Center Street.  The investigation continues. • Theft — Sometime between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM on Sunday 9/11/11,...

Kennett Sq. Police Blotter: 9/8

• Drinking Charges — The Kennett Square Police cited Jose Quitana, 19 of Kennett Square for alleged underage drinking on Friday, August 15, at 10:15 PM in the 200 block West South Street. Quitana was released at his residence. • Burglary — Kennett Square Police say they arrested Sean Gallagher, 26 from Nottingham for burglary, criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and...

New Garden police unveil new information-sharing system

A new crime data intranet that could enhance information sharing among local police proposed by chief By P.J. D’Annunzio Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com New Garden police are pitching a plan to share data among local police departments, even between in-car computers. NEW GARDEN — Police departments across the region are readying themselves to implement the next generation of crime fighting tools...

Kennett Square council talks crime, budget issues

The Kennett Square Borough Council met to discuss issues pertaining to crime, the budget, and zoning By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Borough police continue to investigate the mugging of a man from a neighboring township in the alley next to the Genesis Building. KENNETT SQUARE — Police Chief Edward Zunino presented recent crime statistics before the Kennett Square...