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...
Seat-belt enforcement initiative begins
Failure to buckle up can result in citations, officials warn
The majority of traffic fatalities involving unbuckled victims occurred at night last year, spurring a nighttime emphasis on a “Click It or Ticket” seat-belt enforcement effort beginning Monday and extending through June 9, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
PennDOT is partnering with more than...
Plethora of pot plants lead to drug bust
W. Vincent resident accused of marijuana-growing operation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Christian Titone is accused of running a large-scale, marijuana-growing operation, police said.
Authorities said an alleged marijuana grower thought his remote location and sophisticated surveillance system would protect him from police.
Christian Titone, 53, of West Vincent Township,...
10 charged with heroin dealing
Eight alleged to have been dealing deadly drug in southern Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State, county and local police announced the arrests of 10 individuals on charges of selling heroin. From left, top: Alejandro Guzman, John Anderson, bottom, from left, William Jones and Kyle Kellner
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Monday a series of 10 arrests this month...
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...
2nd trooper involved in fiery crash leaves hospital
His partner was treated, released on Friday
After a stay of more than three days, the second of two Avondale state troopers involved in a fiery crash on Friday was released from the hospital.
Trooper Aaron Dykes, who also serves as the running backs’ coach for the Unionville High football team, left Christiana Hospital on Monday, where he had been listed in stable condition. Trooper Michael...
Art paths to converge at Chadds Ford gallery
Former state trooper, sibling join forces for ‘Blues Brothers’ show
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Winter Magic,” a watercolor by Glenn Blue, will be featured at the Chadds Ford Gallery starting Friday.
For years, State Trooper Glenn E. Blue routinely patrolled communities throughout Chester County, an assignment that periodically brought him face-to-face with hardened...
Supervisor at driver’s license center convicted
Jury said he issued licenses to known criminals, using other people’s data
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Khalif Abdullah Ali was convicted by a Chester County jury of identity theft, tampering with public records, and related offenses.
A Philadelphia man accused of fraudulently issuing driver’s licenses at a Chester County Drivers’ License Center was convicted Wednesday.
A...
Police arrest two for alleged drunken-driving
Kennett Square officers investigating two instances of criminal mischief
Kennett Square Police arrested Andrew Santaniello, 53, of Kennett Square for simple assault following an incident Oct. 29 at 8:30 p.m. in the 300 block of East Linden Street.
A Chadds Ford resident faces charges following a traffic stop in the 700 block of West State Street on Nov. 1; Kennett Square police said Michael...
Police seek help in case of murdered Marine
Buried in Kennett Square, he was unidentified for more than four decades
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State police are looking for the public’s help to solve the 1968 murder of Cpl. Robert Daniel Corriveau.
For nearly 44 years, the remains of an unidentified murder victim lay in Longwood Cemetery, but the case was not forgotten, state police said.
On July 29, 2009,...
