NEW GARDEN TWP, PA — The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department announced that Daniel Alvarado-Rios, age 34, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with False Imprisonment; Simple Assault, Unlawful Restraint, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Terroristic Threats and Harassment, following a call for a domestic disturbance.
Authorities state that the incident occurred on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 6:40 p.m., in the 8900 block of Gap Newport Pike, in New Garden Township. The victim told police that Alvarado-Rios had threatened to kill her if she did not get into a vehicle. He then drove to a body of water and threatened to drive into it, as well as accelerating towards a tree, telling the victim her life would end.
Alvarado-Rios was taken into custody and also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was transported to the Chester County Prison for processing and arraignment. He was committed after failing to post bail. The case is pending a preliminary hearing.
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