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WEST CHESTER, PA — A 58-year-old Phoenixville man is accused of endangering children after a loaded handgun was found inside a student’s backpack at an East Pikeland Township elementary school, …
Loaded Gun Found in Student’s Backpack Sparks Charges Read More
WEST CALN TWP, PA — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was fatally shot Sunday night during a traffic stop in western Chester County, according to state police.
Trooper Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop in Chester County Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Philadelphia man was convicted following a four-day jury trial on charges related to the sexual assault of a minor while employed at a residential treatment …
Jury Convicts Man in Child Assault Case Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — A former Charlestown Township fire marshal has been found guilty in a shooting case, and a West Grove man has pleaded guilty in the death of …
Fire Marshal Guilty in Shooting; Man Pleads in Child Death Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — A 3-month-old infant was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital Wednesday after an alleged stabbing inside a Coatesville apartment, authorities said, in a case that has drawn swift …
Infant in Critical but Stable Condition After Alleged Stabbing Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County jury has convicted two parents in the fentanyl-related death of their 8-year-old son, while prosecutors also announced new charges against a Massachusetts man …
Couple Convicted in Child’s Overdose Death, Bank Robbery Charges Filed Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office this week announced developments in several significant criminal cases involving alleged election fraud, consumer deception, and misconduct inside the county …
From Ballot Fraud to Prison Assault, DA Details High-Profile Chester County Cases Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office reported a series of significant court outcomes, arrests, and ongoing prosecutions during the week of January 12, reflecting a broad …
Convictions, Arrests, and Serious Charges Mark Intense Week for Chester County DA Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — A series of courtroom outcomes and arrests this month delivered a stark snapshot of violent crime, child abuse, and drug trafficking cases moving through the Chester …
Murder Plea, Child Abuse Verdict, and Gun Arrests Mark Grim County Update Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students from the Making Connections programs at all three Downingtown Area School District (DASD) high schools joined peers from across Chester County to take part in the …
Downingtown Students Join Countywide Symposium to Build Bridges With Law Enforcement Read More