AVONDALE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police in Avondale reported multiple incidents across southern Chester County in recent weeks, including several vehicle crashes, a DUI arrest, theft investigations, and a disorderly conduct incident.
Troopers reported that on March 8 they took a report of found property along Newark Road just south of Corby Road in New London Township. According to investigators, four debit cards and a New Castle County Library card bearing the name “Edward Johnson” were discovered. State police said the matter remains under investigation.
Earlier, on March 7 at approximately 10:40 a.m., troopers responded to Domino’s Pizza at 2229 Baltimore Pike in East Nottingham Township following a report of disorderly conduct. Police identified a 42-year-old man from Oxford in connection with the incident, which remains under investigation.
Troopers also responded March 3 to London Grove Township for a report of theft involving an 80-year-old victim from West Chester. According to investigators, the incident occurred on Westbourne Road and the investigation is ongoing.
State police reported a retail theft investigation at Ulta Beauty, 861 East Baltimore Pike in East Marlborough Township. Troopers said they were dispatched March 1 at approximately 11:15 a.m. regarding a theft reported to have occurred February 20. The investigation remains pending.
Troopers also reported a DUI-related arrest stemming from a traffic stop conducted February 28 at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Chesterville Road near Mill Road in Franklin Township. According to police, a 22-year-old man from Avondale was taken into custody following the stop. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police reported another DUI arrest following a crash March 1 at approximately 6:47 p.m. on Newark Road near Violet Lane in New London Township. According to investigators, a vehicle traveling southbound failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, left the roadway, struck a mailbox, and then crashed into trees. Police said the driver, a 75-year-old man from Lincoln University, was taken into custody after troopers determined he was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
Several additional crashes were reported in the region.
Troopers reported a crash March 6 at approximately 5:37 p.m. on Limestone Road in Lower Oxford Township involving a Chevrolet Trailblazer and a Dodge Ram. According to investigators, the vehicles collided as one attempted to turn left into a private parking lot. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and no injuries were reported.
Police also responded March 3 at approximately 8:44 a.m. to Doe Run Road near Wilson Road in West Marlborough Township for a single-vehicle crash. According to investigators, a Ford Fusion traveling southbound left the roadway and struck a utility pole before overturning. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Coatesville, was evaluated by EMS and no injuries were reported.
Another crash was reported February 27 at approximately 12:18 a.m. on the Kennett Oxford Bypass in London Grove Township. Police said a Kia Sportage allegedly struck a Toyota C-HR from behind. One driver reported a suspected minor injury and was evaluated by EMS.
Troopers also reported a crash February 24 at approximately 9:42 a.m. on Jennersville Road near Phillips Mill Road in Londonderry Township. According to investigators, a Toyota Camry traveling eastbound lost control on snow-covered pavement and struck a snowbank. Police said the driver and a passenger reported possible injuries.
Another crash occurred February 22 at approximately 5:16 p.m. on the Kennett Oxford Bypass south of Newark Road in Upper Oxford Township. According to police, a Toyota Sienna allegedly left the roadway and struck a metal fire barrier. A passenger reported a suspected minor injury.
Troopers also reported a crash February 22 at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Limestone Road south of Edenton Road in Upper Oxford Township involving a Honda Accord and a Dodge Journey. Police said both drivers were wearing seat belts and no injuries were reported.
Police additionally responded February 20 at approximately 3:20 a.m. to a crash on U.S. 1 northbound near the Route 796 bypass in Penn Township. According to investigators, a Dodge Challenger left the roadway and struck a guardrail. Police said the driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI.
Troopers also reported a crash February 11 at approximately 1:59 p.m. on Highland Road north of King Road in West Fallowfield Township. According to police, a Ford Edge left the roadway and struck a utility pole. No injuries were reported.
State police also reported a ChildLine investigation stemming from a report received February 13 regarding alleged inappropriate conduct involving a 5-year-old child from West Grove. According to investigators, the alleged conduct reportedly occurred in 2017 in Penn Township and the investigation remains ongoing.
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