AVONDALE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police stationed in Avondale responded to a wide range of incidents across southern Chester County in the days leading up to Christmas, including alleged DUI arrests, multiple traffic crashes, reports of missing and endangered individuals, and several ongoing criminal investigations, according to a compilation of incident reports released by the agency.
Among the most serious matters were two alleged driving under the influence arrests. On December 28, troopers conducted a traffic stop in East Nottingham Township and arrested a 44-year-old man from Oxford after allegedly determining he was operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The man’s 2023 white Mitsubishi Outlander was towed from the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing.
A similar arrest occurred on December 27 in Upper Oxford Township, where troopers stopped a 2014 Ram 1500 on U.S. 1. Police allege the 44-year-old male driver from Toughkenamon was under the influence of alcohol and took him into custody before transporting him to PSP Avondale.
State police also investigated numerous traffic crashes during the reporting period. On December 26, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 1 northbound near Route 82 in New Garden Township. Investigators allege the driver lost control while traveling too fast for conditions, crossed multiple lanes, and came to rest off the roadway. No injuries were reported.
Additional crashes were documented across Lower Oxford, Thornbury, Pennsbury, and London Grove townships. These incidents occurred along major corridors including Baltimore Pike, Westtown Road, Parkersville Road, North Guernsey Road, and West London Grove Road. Several vehicles were towed, citations were issued in some cases for alleged traffic violations, and authorities reported no serious injuries.
Beyond traffic incidents, troopers were dispatched on December 25 to Franklin Township to investigate a report of a missing adult. Police said a 65-year-old man from Landenberg was reported missing but was later located in Cecil County, Maryland, and confirmed to be in good health.
In Upper Oxford Township, troopers responded on December 23 to reports of a man suffering a self-inflicted injury involving a knife. Due to the circumstances, police applied for an emergency mental health commitment, commonly known as a 302 warrant. The individual was located and transported to Chester County Hospital for medical treatment.
Troopers also handled several investigations involving alleged harassment, theft, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. These included a report of unwanted electronic communications in Londonderry Township, an alleged retail theft reported at a Giant grocery store in Thornbury Township, an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle reported in Pennsbury Township that resulted in an arrest, and a harassment complaint filed at a health care facility in London Grove Township. Several of these investigations remain open.
Police noted that the incident summaries reflect preliminary information and that details may change as investigations continue.
All criminal complaints and charges referenced in the report are allegations. Any suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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