7th of 12 defendants in bonfire stabbing sentenced
Former Avon Grove High student will spend 40 to 80 years behind bars
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Graffiti often signals the presence of rival gangs who want to mark their territory, according to police.
The seventh of 12 defendants charged in a 2011 Avondale double homicide fueled by gang rancor was sentenced Wednesday in Chester County Court.
James L. Jones, 21, of West...
New Garden police: Hit-and-run driver ID’d
Officers said traffic stop led to Delaware man’s arrest
New Garden Township Police said the erratic driving of George Carter, 35, of Newark, De., led to his identification as a hit-and-run motorist.
On Oct. 24 at 2:54 p.m., New Garden Township officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving aggressively in the 8800 block of Gap Newport Pike, having passed several vehicles in a...
D.A.: Convicted sex offender back behind bars
He allegedly returned to U.S. after being deported but was spotted by county detective
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bolivar Barrios, 25, is behind bars again after a Chester County detective recognized the former Avondale resident as a convicted felon who had been deported, authorities said.
A convicted sex offender who had been deported after serving prison time is back in...
Airport presentation elicits some high-flying praise
Summer camp, air show added more than $27,000 to New Garden coffers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A presentation by Jonathan Martin, manager of New Garden Flying Field, elicited applause from the audience at Monday night’s New Garden Township supervisors’ meeting.
At this past week’s New Garden Township supervisors’ meeting – which was firmly grounded...
2-month-old child reunited with mother
New Garden Police said baby was taken by mother’s ex-boyfriend
Domingo Flores-Pajaro, 18, has been charged with robbery, burglary, and other offenses after allegedly abducting his 2-month-old son on Thursday, police said.
An 18-year-old mother who had her 2-month-old son wrenched from her care on Thursday in New Garden Township by her ex-boyfriend was reunited with the child several hours...
PECO: Working to keep power lines out of trees
Utility says New Garden Township on upcoming schedule
Peco said crews began working on pruning and selective tree removal in mid-August and will continue through December.
PECO wants residents in New Garden Township residents to know that it is working to keep them out of the dark.
Pruning and selective tree removal is being performed in these areas as part of a $1.7 million investment along...
PennDOT: Roadwork may cause traffic delay
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants motorists to be aware of roadwork in the area that may cause traffic delays.
On Monday and Tuesday, crews from Peco Energy will be working on utility installation on Baltimore Pike between Reese Street and Penn Green Road in New Garden Township. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will result in lane restrictions.
Lenape...
Police hoping public can ID suspected thieves
Two men allegedly stole merchandise from CVS Pharmacy in New Garden
New Garden Township Police said these two men did not enter the CVS Pharmacy to get flu shots: They were there to steal merchandise.
Two men who entered the CVS Pharmacy on Newark Road on Monday had plans to steal, not shop, said New Garden Township Police, who are seeking the public’s help to identify the suspected thieves.
Police...
Unbudgeted costs, mold stir concern in New Garden
Township supervisors grappling with several unexpected expenditures
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bill Hewton, a board member for the Kennett Area Senior Center, explains why the New Garden Township Supervisors should make a $1,500 donation next year.
A recurring question posed at Monday night’s New Garden Township meeting by Supervisor Robert J. Perrotti: “Where’s the...
New Garden vacancy draws wealth of applicants
Supervisors need to appoint replacement member before July 5
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Michael Decker (from left) and Peter Scilla respond to questions from New Garden Township Supervisors Robert J. Perrotti and Betty Gordon at Wednesday’s meeting.
While many municipalities are pleading, cajoling and arm-twisting to get citizens to run for local offices, New Garden...
