Sheriff warns of renewed phone scams

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about another round of recurring phone scams involving false fines for failure to report to jury duty or other court appointments. The Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls noting that the fraudulent calls seeking money are very convincing.  For some, the caller ID shows Chester County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to the caller...

Green awarded 1st scholarship focused on local police diversity

Bakari Green, Jr. WEST CHESTER — Chester County resident Bakari Green, Jr. has been named the first recipient of a scholarship focused on diversifying law enforcement in Chester County.  The scholarship to the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy is the first award made to a student of color, by the Committee for PA Act 120 Certification Scholarship.  Financial support for...

Sheriff reports having ‘a blast in Nashville’

Annual conference interrupted by gas explosion By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The UnionvilleTimes.com Emergency personnel react to an explosion at Nashville’s Opryland Hotel — which happened to be hosting National Sheriffs’ Association meeting, including Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, who shot this image and the accompanying videos. The 2012 four-day Conference...