WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Police Department announced that 24-year-old Kenneth Ellison from Philadelphia has been arrested and charged with (1 Count) Firearms not to be Carried Without a License and is being held pending his preliminary hearing.
The criminal complaint alleges that on April 16, 2023, at approximately 12:30 pm, the West Chester Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of S. High St. As a result of the stop, the driver Kenneth Ellison was taken into custody for concealing a loaded firearm without a permit.
The West Chester Police Department is encouraging citizens to report any suspicious activity to their local police department or call 911 if an emergency situation arises. Residents should never confront a suspicious person or persons but instead, contact law enforcement immediately in order to ensure their own safety as well as that of their neighbors and community members.
Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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