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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A traffic stop in Kennett Square led to the arrest of a Delaware man wanted on an outstanding warrant, police said.
Delaware Man Arrested in Kennett Square on Outstanding Warrant Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Authorities in Chester County have charged a Thorndale woman with allegedly defrauding a local non-profit of nearly $15,000 intended to assist families facing housing insecurity.
Thorndale Woman Accused of Stealing $15K in Aid Meant for Struggling Families Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Lucino Ochoa-Mena, 41, of West Chester, has been sentenced to 40–80 years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a child over a nine-year period. The …
Evil Exposed: West Chester Man Gets 40–80 Years for Child Rape Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police have charged two men following a traffic stop in Wilmington that allegedly uncovered drugs, a firearm, and distribution materials.
Traffic Stop in Wilmington Reveals Loaded Gun and Major Drug Haul—Two Arrested Read More
NORTH WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police have charged a Wilmington man in connection with a series of copper thefts from local businesses that occurred between November and December 2024.
Wilmington Man Busted in Massive $120K Copper Heist Spree Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police have charged two men in connection with an alleged burglary and subsequent prescription forgery incident involving a doctor’s office in Wilmington.
Doctor’s Office Burglary Unravels Shocking Forgery Scheme—Two Arrested Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A 20-year-old Chinese national, Zhixiang Chen, has been sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of corrupt organizations and organized retail crime …
Gift Card Scam Unmasked: Illegal Migrant Jailed as $1 Million Crime Rocks Pennsylvania Read More
OXFORD, PA — Authorities are seeking the whereabouts of a Wilmington man after he failed to appear for a criminal trial regarding an alleged fraud incident in Chester County.
Manhunt for Suspect in $6,300 Fraud Case After Court No-Show Read More
NEWARK, DE — Newark Police are investigating an early morning crash in which a stolen vehicle struck St. John AM Church at the intersection of New London Road and Hillside Road.
Stolen Vehicle Smashes Into Newark Church, Police Launch Investigation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities in Philadelphia are actively searching for a suspect connected to a reported burglary at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church early Saturday morning.
Priceless Gem-Studded Crown Stolen in Church Burglary, Police on the Hunt Read More