Prosecutor: Teen robber belongs in adult system

Despite infractions at schools, prison, defense urges juvenile placement  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The attorney for a 17-year-old charged as an adult for his role in an armed home invasion in Birmingham Township this past spring argued on Friday that his client belongs in the juvenile system, a position vehemently opposed by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. During...

One teen waives hearing; other held for trial

Both will face charges for Birmingham home invasion  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Alexander Granger, 18, of Birmingham Township, waived his preliminary hearing on Monday on charges that include robbery, burglary and possessing an instrument of crime. DOWNINGTOWN – A college student home for spring break returned from a shopping excursion with her mother about 3 p.m. on...