Serial drunk-driver pleads guilty to fatality

Crime prompts DA to seek tougher penalties for repeat offenders By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Pat Crowley (left) and District Attorney Tom Hogan listen as Diane Crowley addresses a news conference on increasing penalties for repeat drunk drivers who cause a death. The Crowleys lost their son, Liam James, a year ago, in a crash caused by an eight-time drunk-driver. On Monday,...

Swearing-in set for two assistant district attorneys

New hires will take oath on Friday at Chester County Justice Center Cynthia Morgan Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced on Thursday, Jan. 23, that two new assistant district attorneys have been hired. Cynthia Morgan and Andrew Davis will be sworn-in on Friday, Jan. 24, at 3 p.m. before Chester County Court Judge Anthony A. Sarcione, who served as Chester County District Attorney before...

Swearing-in a homecoming for county resident

Former trooper, criminal supervisor, chief detective now chief deputy sheriff By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Court Judge Anthony A. Sarcione (from left) congratulates c and Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, who held the Bible during March’s swearing-in. In a Chester County courtroom packed with supporters at the Justice Center, a veteran member of local...

Veteran law-enforcer returns to county roots

Sheriff selects Caln Township resident as chief deputy By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (left) announces her selection of George P. March as chief deputy sheriff, filling a position that has been vacant since January. For the new Chester County chief deputy sheriff, the position, which was announced Wednesday, represents a repeat...