IRS review letter an alert to identity theft
Victim learns that someone used her Social Security number to file for refund
Police are investigating a couple of thefts and a case of identify theft.
The Internal Revenue Service surprised a resident of the 100 block of West Mulberry Street with a letter stating that the agency was reviewing her 2012 tax return before issuing a refund, Kennett Square police said.
The scrutiny was apparently...
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,...
State police: Man’s stolen-car report bogus
Kennett Square police investigating hit-and-run, criminal mischief
Kennett Square police are investigating two incidents of criminal mischief and a hit-and-run.
State police from the Avondale barracks have filed charges against a 48-year-old Christiana man, who is accused of making false reports to law enforcement. Police said Thomas W. Myers erroneously reported that his vehicle had been stolen...
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...
State, borough police make drunken-driving arrests
Charges stemmed from investigation into traffic accidents
An Avondale man was arrested for driving under the influence on Feb. 14 at 8:05 p.m. in Kennett Township.
State police from the Avondale barracks said Miguel Alejandro Gonzalez, 29, was driving on Scarlet Road, north of Hillendale Road when his vehicle left the roadway and hit an embankment; troopers said he showed signs of intoxication.
Kennett...
Police: Borough street-sweeper a hit ‘n run target
Witness reported Cadillac Escalade speeding from accident scene
Kennett Square police said a white or cream-colored, speeding Cadillac Escalade hit the borough’s street-sweeper on Feb. 1 at 2:36 a.m. at West State Street and North Mill Road. Police said a witness followed the Escalade west on Baltimore Pike, left onto Scarlett Road, right onto Hillendale Road, and left onto Sharp Road but lost...
Police: Bogus prize bait still luring victims
72-year-old resident wired money twice to claim nonexistent win
The $500,000 prize would only require a $2,500 tax payment, the 72-year-old Kennett Square resident was told – a standard ruse used to lure unsuspecting victims, borough police said.
On Jan. 18, the resident told police about a Jan. 14 telephone call requesting the $2,500 wire transfer; after complying, the victim received...
Kennett Square Police: Scam attempts continuing
Resident reported receiving a letter seeking payment to qualify for $50,000 prize
The scam attempts continue, said Kennett Square police, citing a letter received by a resident in the 300 block of North Lincoln Street on Jan. 9.
Police said the letter stated the resident had won $50,000 and needed to send $1,920 by Western Union or Money Gram for tax purposes in order to claim the prize. An investigation...
Borough police link 16-year-old to burglary
Youth was referred to juvenile authorities for Dec. 12 break-in
The investigation into a burglary last month in the borough has led to an arrest, Kennett Square Police said Tuesday.
Police said a 16-year-old was referred to juvenile authorities on Dec. 27 for allegedly stealing cash from a residence in the 400 block of West State Street sometime between 4:20 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12.
State...
Police: Beware of fake money-order scams
Online buyers allegedly make counterfeit overpayment to get refunds
A resident in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue described what Kennett Square police say is a frequent scam: using a counterfeit money order to overpay for an item and then requesting a refund from the seller.
Police said the resident advertised furniture for sale on Craigslist and received a response from a buyer who “mistakenly...
