As police station grows mold, some progress
First section of new temporary facility arrives at New Garden site
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The first of three sections of a temporary police station is hauled onto the site that contains a mold-infested facility.
For months, the New Garden Township Police have been working in a mold-infested module that was supposed to be temporary some years back.
On Thursday, the first...
Defendant says cheating spouse led to beating
Police: Victim pummeled after exiting his vehicle for alleged business meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Saul Bernal-Castaneda, 31, of Kennett Square, faces charges that include aggravated assault in connection with a Friday attack, New Garden Township Police said.
A Kennett Square man was taken into custody Saturday morning, accused of beating a man he said was having...
New Garden police warn of so-called ‘Drano bombs’
Two devices detonated in Landenberg neighborhood this past week
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
New Garden Township Police are urging residents to be vigilant after two incidents of so-called “Drano” bombs being detonated this week.
A loud bang followed by a sickening sulfur smell on Sunday night awakened residents in a Landenberg home who fortunately escaped injury,...
New Garden double slaying spurs anti-gang law
D.A. credits teamwork for quick passage of legislation
Graffiti often signals the presence of rival gangs who want to mark their territory, according to police.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
At a December bonfire gathering in New Garden Township, gang rivalry turned deadly as knife-wielding assailants killed two partygoers.
The homicides resulted in the enactment of anti-gang...