PARKESBURG, PA — A 31-year-old man is facing felony firearms charges and related offenses following an incident in Atglen Borough on April 17, 2025. Law enforcement officials detailed the arrest, which involved significant inter-agency collaboration to ensure its successful resolution.
According to the Parkesburg Borough Police Department, Stephen Patrick MacNeal was taken into custody during an operation that saw support from several neighboring police departments and specialized units within Chester County. Police have alleged that MacNeal committed firearms violations, and he was subsequently processed and transported to Chester County Prison.
MacNeal has been charged with “Person Not to Possess Firearms” along with additional related offenses. He was arraigned, and his bail was set at $25,000 cash. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled at District Court 15-3-07 to address the allegations.
The arrest operation highlighted the collaboration between local and county law enforcement agencies. Alongside the Parkesburg Borough Police Department, the following agencies played a role in the incident response:
- West Fallowfield Township Police Department
- West Sadsbury Township Police Department
- Chester County Regional Emergency Response Team K-9 Unit
- Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit
- Chester County Prison’s K-9 Unit
- Tredyffrin Township Police Department
- Honey Brook Borough Police Department
Officials praised the coordinated efforts of these agencies in ensuring the safety of the operation.
While the details surrounding the circumstances of MacNeal’s alleged offenses have not been disclosed, authorities are reminding the public that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Support the local news that supports Chester County. MyChesCo delivers reliable, fact-based reporting and essential community resources—free for everyone. If you value that, click here to become a patron today.