Regional police study to end
After four of seven towns discussing joining up drop out, economics no longer add up
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Long-standing discussions about forming a regional police force appear to be on hold, as all but three of the municipalities studying a merger of police services have dropped out of the process.
While Kennett Square, Kennett Township and New Garden will continue to explore options...
Kennett supervisors salute McCarthy on retirement
Long-time police chief served area for 42 years
By Jacquelyn Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
Retiring Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy (left) is saluted by the township’s Board of Supervisors (back from left, Robert Hammaker, Richard Leff and Scudder Stevens with Township Manager Lisa Moore) with acting township Police Chief Lydell Nolt (right).
KENNETT — The township’s Board of Supervisors...
County dedicates new tactical village
Chester County Commissioners (center front, Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell), as well as elected officials and representatives from the first responder community, cut the ribbon to officially open the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus Tactical Village.
SOUTH COATESVILLE — Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline were joined...
E. Marlborough swears in Clarke, dedicates new facility
Veteran officer formally takes reins at township department
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
East Marlrborough officials dedicated a new police trailer Saturday and swore in new Chief of Police Robert Clarke.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – In true spirit of entering the police facilities, lots of donuts and coffee welcomed guests as they arrived to witness Robert Clarke, the second chief in East Marlborough...
Clarke named to head E. Marlborough PD
Veteran officer to replace retiring Gerald Davis
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Robert Clarke, former township police lieutenant and officer, was appointed as the township’s new Police Chief at the regular monthly supervisor’s meeting on Monday night.
Clarke’s predecessor, Gerald Davis — the township’s first-ever police chief — retired at the end of February.
Clarke...
Costello focuses attention on human trafficking
Regional Law Enforcement & Homeland Security meet to combat ‘hidden’ crime
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Local law enforcement attendees receive intensive training on recognizing and responding to human trafficking.
MALVERN – U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) brought together key experts from US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), regional law enforcement, and social services...
E. Marlborough police chief to retire
Concerns voiced about cell tower’s flashing red lights
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Monday night was preempted by the announcement that Gerald Davis, the township’s Chief of Police, was retiring after 40 years of service.
Davis was the first Chief of Police for the township police department. Prior to this appointment,...
Giving spirit of ‘Shop with a Cop’ crosses generations
State, county, local police help area children get into spirit of giving
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville Police Lt. James Audette plays Christmas songs on the saxophone before heading out to Wal-Mart in Parkesburg with needy kids from around Chester County as part of the “Shop With a Cop” program earlier this month.
PARKESBURG – From the classics like Barbies and...
Kennett Sq.: focus on new police officer, National Night Out
Winterfest to be held Feb. 28, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
At Monday’s Council meeting, Kennett Square Borough Mayor Matthew Fetick (left) administers the oath of office to new Kennett Square Police Department officer Donald Matthew (Matt) Creighton (right), a former state trooper and U.S. armed services veteran. Creighton’s wife, Leslie, holds the Bible as she...
New Garden police seek robbery suspects
NEW GARDEN — The township Police Department is seeking a pair of suspects related to a distraction style residential burglary that occurred on Ewart Road Friday afternoon.
The homeowner involved told police that a white male (Suspect #1) came to the door and asked him to show him where the property lines were on the east side of his residence. This suspect advised he was doing tree work for the...
