Knife Allegation Prompts Warrant in Kennett Square Case

Christian Vega-Zavala
Christian Vega-Zavala /Submitted Image

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Police are seeking a Kennett Square man after obtaining an arrest warrant in connection with an alleged domestic incident involving a knife earlier this month.

According to the Kennett Square Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Center Street at approximately 12:47 p.m. on June 5 for a report of an active domestic incident involving a knife.

While officers were responding, police said they were advised that the suspect had left the area in a black Cadillac.

According to investigators, the reporting party told police they observed the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Christian Vega-Zavala, approach the victim and allegedly brandish a knife in a threatening manner. Police reported that no physical contact occurred during the incident.

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Investigators said positive identification of the suspect and the vehicle, along with written statements from the involved parties, led to the filing of a criminal complaint in Magisterial District Court 15-3-04.

An arrest warrant for Vega-Zavala was issued on June 12.

Vega-Zavala is charged with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, harassment, and driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked.

Anyone with information regarding Vega-Zavala’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Kennett Square Police Department at 610-444-0501.

All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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