West Chester man indicted for alleged FBI threats
Federal authorities say he threatened agents and their family members
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 32-year-old West Chester man whose Twitter moniker is “espionage hacking” has been indicted by federal authorities for allegedly threatening to kill FBI agents and members of law enforcement, a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office said on Thursday, March 12.
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Federal agents: Package labels belie illicit contents
CBP officers reportedly busy intercepting large amount of contraband
Packages containing khat get intercepted by federal agents at the international express courier facility near Philadelphia International Airport on Friday, March 7. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Among CPB officers’ tasks is examining incoming international parcels to hunt for a wide variety of prohibited...
International flimflam artist in custody, says D.A.
Man of multiple addresses accused of bilking elderly East Caln resident
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jack Mayer
In 2010, an 84-year-old East Caln Township resident was contacted by telephone and informed that he had just won $3.5 million through a lottery, initiating one of multiple, cross-country scams that led to the caller’s international flight to avoid prosecution, Chester...
Burgeoning regional brewery notches another Victory
Downingtown beer company wins state environmental award
Victory Brewing Co. co-founders Ron Barchet (left) and Bill Covaleski accept the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) earlier this month.
The Victory Brewing Company was recently awarded the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award by the Pennsylvania...
Police: Man stole traffic-signal generator
West Goshen officer on patrol says accused thief tried to throw him off track
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
James Hutchinson
In a community of residents struggling to deal with power outages, one man’s alleged theft will likely to generate public outrage as well as criminal charges, authorities said.
On Thursday, Feb. 6, at 11:18 p.m., West Goshen Township Police said they...
Kennett Square police probing armed robbery at business
Two masked men, one with gun, allegedly stole cash register at closing time
Two suspects wearing full-face masks and hoodies entered a business in the 400 block of East South Street, pointed a handgun at the clerk, grabbed the cash register, and fled, Kennett Square Police said Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Police said the armed holdup occurred about 11 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, as the clerk was working to close...
Feds indict 2 county men in explosives case
One man accused of making pipe bombs, another of possessing them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Istvan Merchenthaler
A multi-agency, months-long investigation into a cache of explosives found in a storage locker in East Whiteland Township has apparently led to indictments against two Chester County men that were announced on Friday, Jan. 31, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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Lincoln University hosting free chamber concert
Performance on Feb. 11 will feature world premiere harp concerto
Dirk Brosse will conduct the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia at a performance at the Lincoln University on Feb. 11.
The Lincoln University welcomes the final of two free Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia performances at its International Cultural Center, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., a university news release said.
The concert, which...
Customs agents reportedly seize more than $30,000
Three travelers accused of flouting disclosure rules
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers boosted government coffers by more than $30,000 over the weekend, penalties for travelers at Philadelphia International Airport who failed to comply with disclosure requirements, said a news release from the regional office of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
On Sunday, a Ghana couple...
Police: Alleged stalker terrified female driver
West Goshen detectives trying to determine whether other victims exist
Scott A. Rosenberg, 25, of Phoenixville, is accused of stalking a woman on her way to work. West Goshen Township Police are trying to determine if other females have been victimized.
A woman on her way to work earlier this month described a frightening encounter that led to the arrest of an alleged stalker, said West Goshen Township...
