D.A. releases chilling statistics on heroin deaths
Monitoring just one facet of proactive approach to preventing tragedies, he says
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan discusses the launch of a Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) chapter in Chester County.
Two outcomes are likely for those who become addicted to heroin: They will overdose and die immediately or become addicted...
Chester County Women’s Commission bestows awards
Recipients range from veteran social-service role models to student volunteers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell introduces Empowered Young Woman award-winner Christine Luczka (right). She is joined by Jeannine McCullough, vice chair of the Chester County Women’s Commission.
A distinguished roster of female honorees received well-deserved...
D.A. announces addition to child-abuse unit
Former West Whiteland investigator to assume post with county detectives
New Chester County Detective Kristin Lund is congratulated by Lt. Kevin Dykes (from left), Chief Detective James Vito, and District Attorney Tom Hogan.
A former West Whiteland Township detective will join the Chester County Detectives in a newly created position in the child-abuse unit, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced in...
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...
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...
County officials team up for firearms safety course
D.A., sheriff want gun owners to be educated, responsible
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (right) is teaming with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan to offer citizens a firearms safety course.
In Chester County, the right to bear arms carries a responsibility for safety, according to Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny”...
Chester County D.A. announces 2 promotions
Ron Yen, Carlos Barraza receive new duties, titles
Ron Yen
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced two promotions in a news release on Tuesday.
Ron Yen, a former deputy district attorney, was promoted to the position of chief deputy district attorney for trials, and Carlos Barraza, previously an assistant district attorney, was named deputy district attorney.
Yen, the 2012 Prosecutor...
Ellison is out and so is the Tea Party
One — the former Democratic power-broker — knows he’s done, the other is oblivious
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As we head into the holiday season — and hopefully, a couple of weeks of relative quiet — a few notes and thoughts on local political stuff and other news items.
Maybe the topline item this morning is that James Ellison is out at Rhoads & Sinon — meaning he will no...
D.A.: Collaboration needed to end heroin threat
‘We can’t arrest this problem away,’ he said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Andy Rumford, a grieving father who founded Kacie’s Cause in memory of his daughter, urges an audience in New Garden Township not to ignore the warning signs of heroin abuse.
The county’s chief law-enforcement officer had positive and negative updates on the heroin epidemic that has infiltrated...
D.A. announces two new hires, promotion
Seven-year prosecutor will head the county’s Child Abuse Unit
Chester County prosecutor Deborah S. Ryan has been promoted to Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Child Abuse Unit.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office has announced two new hires and a promotion.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said the swearing-in of two new prosecutors, Kelsey Gvozdich and Ryan Borchik,...
