New Garden police talk gangs, drugs with public

Packed house for town hall meeting, residents learn about local policing By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times New Garden Police Chief Gerald Simpson speaks with residents, Thursday night, during the township’s first town hall meeting with residents to discuss police services. In addition to unveiling the new police department Website and answering questions, there were presentations on gang...

Pileggi, Hogan press for new anti-gang legislation

Would seek to make recruiting new members a crime for gangmembers By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times State Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9) announces new legislation Monday aimed at curtailing gang activity on Chester County, as Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan looks on. NEW GARDEN — Three Chester County legislators and the county’s District Attorney want to stop growing gang activity...