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WEST CHESTER, PA — Several members of the command staff at Chester County Prison have completed the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Trilogy leadership training program, prison officials …
Chester County Prison Staff Complete FBI Leadership Training Program Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County commissioners have appointed Erik Walschburger as Chief Clerk and County Administrator, county officials announced.
Chester County Appoints Erik Walschburger as Chief Clerk and Administrator 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
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A Glenmoore man already facing charges stemming from an alleged knife threat was hit with new criminal counts this week after investigators determined he repeatedly contacted …
Jail Calls Spark New Charges in Kennett Square Threat Case, Police Say Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Phoenixville man is facing new charges after authorities say he attempted to escape from Chester County Prison by climbing through razor wire and onto a …
Dramatic Prison Break Attempt: Phoenixville Man Stopped After Climbing Razor Wire Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — An inmate at Chester County Prison attempted to escape on Wednesday afternoon but was quickly apprehended, officials confirmed. Thanks to a combination of security measures and …
Attempted Escape at Chester County Prison Thwarted; No Threat to Community Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Danelo Cavalcante pleaded guilty on Friday to multiple charges after his daring escape from Chester County Prison, as announced by Attorney General Michelle Henry. Cavalcante, already serving …
From Prison Break to Justice: Cavalcante’s Fate Sealed Read More