Kennett Twp. Police warn of overnight business thefts
Commercial-grade products reportedly stolen in Sam’s Lane, Scarlett Rd. areas
The Kennett Township Police Department is investigating several thefts of commercial-grade products, which have apparently occurred overnight in recent weeks, from businesses in the Sam’s Lane and Scarlett Road areas of the township, township police said. Anyone with information should contact Officer Lydell...
Wrong-way driver accused of almost hitting patrol car
New Garden Township Police say Lincoln University man was drunk
On Dec. 15, at 11:19 p.m., a New Garden officer on patrol in the 900 block of West Cypress Street observed a vehicle travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes that almost collided with the patrol vehicle, police said. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Andrew Diemedio, 20, of Lincoln University, had an odor of alcohol,...
Erratic driving leads to 3 DUI arrests in New Garden
Traffic stops result after officers reportedly observe weaving, swerving
Salvado Marcelo-Antunez, 37, of Kennett Square, faces drunken-driving charges in New Garden Township.
On Nov. 5 at 10:16 p.m., New Garden Township officers observed a black Saturn driving erratically in the 700 block of West Cypress Street, police said. After swerving into both lanes without turning signals, the driver...
DUI offender convicted – for 4th time
Prosecutor said drugs prompted driver to park in left lane of Turnpike
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
On March 17, a Franklin County driver stopped his car in the passing lane of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, initiating a series of events that eventually landed him behind bars, authorities said.
On Tuesday night, after a two-day trial, a Chester County jury deliberated for less...
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...
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,...
Borough police report robberies, burglaries
In two incidents, victims were driven in pickup to remote area, relieved of valuables
Kennett Square police reported the following suspected criminal activity during the past week and a half:
On Aug. 19, a 75-year-old male in the 500 block of West Cypress Street was approached at 1:25 p.m. by a 5-foot-10 suspect wearing an orange shirt, faded jeans and a baseball cap. Police said the man asked...
Kennett Square police cite five for alleged drunken-driving
Many July arrests in borough were alcohol-related, police said
Alcohol-related incidents dominated the Kennett Square police blotter for the bulk of July, police said today.
Sergio Hernandez-Guzman, 20, of Kennett Square, was arrested for suspected drunken driving after a traffic stop in the 400 block of Birch Street on Sunday, July 8 at 1 a.m.; he was released at his residence pending a summons...
Police: DNA helps catch car crook
Md. woman charged with 2010 theft
A two-year-old car theft was solved through DNA, New Garden Township police said.
Carla Johnson, 39, of Elkton, Md., was charged with theft and related offenses for her role in stealing a motor vehicle from the unit block of Colonial Farms Drive in January 2010, New Garden police said. DNA evidence collected from the recovered vehicle was a match for Johnson’s,...
