Huyler charged in theft from condo associations

William C. Huyler, III The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of William C. Huyler, III for theft, forgery, and related offenses. The defendant is alleged to have orchestrated a series of thefts from two condominium associations totaling $982,923.64. The two victim associations are the Kings Mill at Kings Grant Condominium Association (“Kings Mill”) in...

Cashing in: eight charged with taking 55 tons of nickel

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times An example of one of the “super sacks” of nickel reportedly stolen from ArcelorMittal in South Coatesville. SOUTH COATESVILLE — While the good old nickel coin might not seem like it is worth much these days, its namesake metal, which makes up 25% of the coin, is a lot more valuable and apparently was targeted for theft in a big way — to the tune of...

Residents warned of utilities phone scam

PECO, other utilities customers targeted with bogus calls  By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It’s the kind of phone call that gives you a cold sweat: PECO is apparently on the phone, calling and claiming that you own them a large amount of money and that you must immediately pay them — within the hour — or your power will be shut off. But all too often now in Chester County people are getting...

Man charged with stealing from fire, police supply company

Thomas Wessells A New York man has been charged with allegedly stealing $195,000 in products from a Chester County company that supplies police and fire supplies to first responders, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday. Thomas Wessells, 55, a former employee of Witmer Public Safety Group (WPSG) of Sadsbury, is charged with stealing various products from the company and then reselling...

Pocopson Home nurse charged with drug theft

Coatesville resident alleged to have forged paperwork By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Carolyn Howett POCOPSON — A Coatesville woman was charged Tuesday with taking narcotics from the Pocopson Home. Carolyn Howett, 36, who had worked as a licensed practical nurse at the Chester County-owned senior care facility for about 15 years was charged with taking 26 Zolpidem pills and a vial of morphine....

E. Marlborough warns of stolen storm grates

Storm water grates such as this one have been coming up missing in Southern Chester County, East Marlborough Police warn. Residents are warned to look for missing grates, as the resulting holes can be 10 to 20 feet and represent a serious safety hazard. Residents warned over hazard of deep holes where grates are missing EAST MARLBOROUGH — Township officials are warning local residents about thefts...