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Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Portion Of Route 291: Police Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Portion Of Route 291: Police
Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Portion Of Route 291: Police A deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a sedan has closed a portion of Route 291 Friday, May 6, authorities said. Officers were called to the multi-vehicle crash near Jeffrey Street and the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester around 7:30 a.m., Chester City Police Captain Matthew Goldschmidt said. One person was killed, and two others were injured, including a baby, Capt. Goldschmidt said. The victims were inside the sedan when it struck the side of a truck exiting the off-ramp and became wedged underneath the trailer. The truck driver escaped uninjured, the police capt…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Shopper Killed At Suburban Philly Market: Report Shopper Killed At Suburban Philly Market: Report
Shopper Killed At Suburban Philly Market: Report 8:08 p.m UPDATE: A gunman wanted for killing a shopper at a market in Chester City Wednesday, May 4 has been arrested, police told Daily Voice. ***Original story below*** One person was shot and killed while shopping at a market in Chester City Wednesday, May 4, authorities said. The victim was apparently inside the KNF Market on West 3rd Street when he was shot around 10 a.m., Chester City police said. The shooter has been identified as Muhammad McBride, 18, and an arrest warrant has been issued for him, Chester City Captain Matthew P. Goldschmidt told Daily Voice. The circums…

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by Nicole Acosta
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South Jersey Fugitive Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Captured In Chester, PA South Jersey Fugitive Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Captured In Chester, PA
South Jersey Fugitive Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Captured In Chester, PA A New Jersey fugitive accused of sexually assaulting a minor was captured by law enforcement Monday in Chester, PA, authorities said. An arrest warrant out of Burlington County, NJ was issued for Brandon M. Pelzer, 38, for the sexual assault of a minor between 13 and 16 years old, Chester City police said. Pelzer was found on the 3100 block of West 3rd Street on Monday by a police officer and was taken into custody for processing, authorities said. He was arraigned by District Justice Lee C. Grimes, and his bail was set a $250,000 cash. He was committed to George W. Hill Correctional Faci…

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by Nicole Acosta