Chester County Justice Center Prepares for Return of Jury Trials
WEST CHESTER, PA — This week the Chester County Justice Center prepared for the return of jury trials with a full-scale exercise that tested plans to keep jurors safe while …
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Man Jailed for Alleged Theft and Carrying a Firearm Without a License
NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP, PA — Southern Chester County Regional Police charged William F. Short III, age 21 of Chester, with Carrying a Firearm without a License, Theft by Unlawful Taking …
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Police Charge Lincoln University Woman with Strangulation, Assault
NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Southern Chester County Regional Police have charged Dana A. McKelvey, age 36, of Lincoln University with Strangulation, Simple Assault, and Harassment following a physical …
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Parkesburg Man Charged for Physically Assaulting 4-year-old Victim
PARKESBURG, PA — Parkesburg Borough Police Department arrested and charged Jeffery Carr, age 49, after a child abuse investigation, where it is alleged Carr physically assaulted a 4-year-old victim on …
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Man Arrested After Attempting to Steal Money from Church Donation Boxes
WESTTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — On Monday, April 20, Derrick C. Robinson was arrested and charged with Criminal Attempt Theft by Unlawful Taking, Criminal Mischief, and other related charges.
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AG Shapiro Launches Pennsylvania’s First Statewide Conviction Integrity Unit
HARRISBURG, PA — The week, via video announcement, AG Shapiro launched Pennsylvania’s first statewide Conviction Integrity Unit ― a new division under the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. CIU’s mission is to …
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Chester County Offers Fresh Start for Diversion Program Juveniles at Age 18
WEST CHESTER, PA — Thanks to a new service offered through the Chester County Court system, any juveniles that successfully complete a diversion program, and are qualified to have their …
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Charges Filed Related to Viral Deer Abuse Video
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, the Pennsylvania Game Commission filed charges against two Brookville, PA teenagers who recorded social-media videos of themselves holding down and repeatedly kicking an immobile white-tailed …
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