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Convicted Drug Dealer Arrested For Arson Near PA Church: Police
A felon convicted for drug dealing has been arrested for arson, Upper Chichester police announced on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Andre Lamont Armstrong, 56, of Chester, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 23, according to court documents.
Armstrong was wanted in connection to a "suspicious" vehicle fire in the 1600 block of Huddell Avenue around 2:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, police detailed in a release.
In surveillance videos, police saw the suspect used an accelerant to ignite a vehicle, as Daily Voice previously reported. "Based on some of the evidence already collected, it is believed th…
Trove Of Weapons, Drugs Seized In Delco Raids: Police
Five pistols, two rifles, and at least four pounds of drugs were seized in a series of police raids at three properties in Chester last week, city police say.
Authorities served search warrants on the 1200 block of West 9th Street, the 1200 block of Keystone Road, and the 110 block of Pine Lane on Thursday, Jan. 25, the department said in a release.
Police said they confiscated:
A bag of cocaine
Four pounds of K2, or synthetic marijuana
$5,064 cash
Reck P6 Kal 6.35 mm pistol
A black "untraceable" 9mm pistol
A black Canik TP9DA 9mm pistol
A silver Cobra Ent .380 caliber p…
US Marshals Nab Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Near Widener University
Members of the US Marshals Service and local authorities arrested a gunman wanted in connection with a deadly shooting near Widener University, authorities said.
Jihad Perry, 43, of Chester, was arrested in New Castle, Delaware around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 16, Chester City police said. He was wanted on murder and gun charges, as well as state parole violations.
Police have yet to identify the victim shot and killed on the 1100 block of Hyatt Street and found at 14th and Potter Streets around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 5.
The victim was not a student at the university, police …
DelCo Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Chester City Shooting, Police Say
A 40-year-old Delaware County man was charged with attempted murder, among other offenses, in a Chester City shooting, authorities said.
Jermear Sudler, of Chester, has been accused of firing the shots that injured a victim near 9th and Tilghman Streets on Tuesday, March 22 around 8:30 a.m., Chester City police said.
The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
Sudler was later identified as the shooter and was arrested in the 100 block of Kerlin Street around 2:30 p.m. that day, police said.
Sudler was remanded to George W. Hill Corre…
DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police
A Delaware County man was arrested Wednesday for beating a pedestrian after fatally striking him with his car and threatening to kill him, authorities said.
Jonathan Lee Autery, 46, of Chester, was charged with criminal homicide, first and third-degree murder, aggravated assault, homicide by vehicle, and possessing an instrument of crime, according to public court records.
Officers were called to the 2600 block of Price Street on a report of a crash with injuries, where they found a heavily damaged Mazda 5 on the sidewalk and a man lying on the ground just before 11 a.m. Tuesday, Chester Ci…
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…
