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Chester County District Attorney's Office

PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says
PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says A 21-year-old man from Phoenixville has been charged with homicide following the fatal shooting of his friend in Schuylkill Township allegedly during a fight over a video game, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 8. Holden Hoffsis was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, and related offenses for allegedly shooting 21-year-old Daniel Gray in the chest during an argument early in the morning, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Schuylkill Township Police Department. Police were dispatched to a residence on Westhorpe Lane at approximatel…
Investigation Into PA Woman Fatally Stabbed 20X Goes Inactive: DA Investigation Into PA Woman Fatally Stabbed 20X Goes Inactive: DA
Investigation Into PA Woman Fatally Stabbed 20X Goes Inactive: DA The investigation into the brutal stabbing death of Ellen Greenberg is being placed into inactive status on Friday, Nov. 8, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. Greenberg was found on the kitchen floor of her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds — 10 to the back of her neck alone — on Jan. 26, 2011, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice. She was 27 years old at the time of her death. While the city's medical examiner initially ruled the teacher and Harrisburg native's death a homicide, he later changed to it suicide, as we reported. In, 2022, attor…
2 More Men Arrest For Shooting At Wawa Over Garbage Bag Full Of Marijuana: Chester DA 2 More Men Arrest For Shooting At Wawa Over Garbage Bag Full Of Marijuana: Chester DA
2 More Men Arrest For Shooting At Wawa Over Garbage Bag Full Of Marijuana: Chester DA Two more men have been arrested following a fight-turned-shooting over a garbage bag full of marijuana at a Wawa parking lot, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the West Goshen Police Department announced on Thursday, Oct. 31.  Zubair Bethea, 20, and Omar Beard, 31, both of Chester, Pennsylvania, were arrested on Monday, Oct. 28 in Delaware County, according to the updated release.  Their arrests following those of Frank Johnson, 21, of Coatesville, and Zahir Scott, 18, of Wilmington, Delaware, all in connection with the shooting in the 700 block…
Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA
Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA A second murder-suicide in less than 12 hours, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 25.  A father and son were found dead in East Goshen Township around 10:34 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, as detailed in the release.  The Westtown East Goshen Regional Police Department and the Chester County Detectives are investigating this murder-suicide that did not involve any firearms, the DA explained. There is no threat to the public or "There is no threat to the public," the DA said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information ab…
Delaware Man Shot In Foot At PA Wawa Over Garbage Bag Full Of Marijuana: DA Delaware Man Shot In Foot At PA Wawa Over Garbage Bag Full Of Marijuana: DA
Delaware Man Shot In Foot At PA Wawa Over Garbage Bag Full Of Marijuana: DA Two have been arrested following a fight-turned-shooting over a garbage bag full of marijuana at a Wawa parking lot, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the West Goshen Police Department announced on Monday, Oct. 21.  Frank Johnson, 21, of Coatesville, and Zahir Scott, 18, of Wilmington, Delaware, have been arrested in connection with the shooting in the 700 block of East Market Street in West Goshen Township at 2:03 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, according to the DA's release.  Both men have been charged with Criminal Attempt Homicide, Aggravated Ass…
US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: USDOJ US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: USDOJ
US Army Researcher From Pennsylvania Sexually Abused 7 Children: Usdoj A US Army researcher from Chester County is accused of sexually abusing seven young children including recording them on the toilet, authorities said. Jason James Cain, 49, of Oxford, has been charged with seven counts of manufacture and attempted manufacture of child pornography, and two counts of possession of child pornography, according to United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. The charges arise out of Cain’s alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of seven minor children in his care over more than 3½ years, including exposing himself to the children, touching both himself and …
Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says
Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says A worker at a Burger King in Chester County has been arrested for sexually assaulting a younger co-worker while "grooming" another for abuse, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 8.  Anthony Burns, 37, of Spring City, had unlawful sexual contact with two minors under the age of 16, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. Burns has been charged with Statutory Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Unlawful Contact with Minors, and other related charges, the DA said. The defendant allegedly used his status as an employee of the Burger King in …
Death Penalty Sought For Parents: Timeline Details Horrors Inflicted Before PA Girl's Death Death Penalty Sought For Parents: Timeline Details Horrors Inflicted Before PA Girl's Death
Death Penalty Sought For Parents: Timeline Details Horrors Inflicted Before PA Girl's Death The parents of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland face new charges related to her death in May, prosecutors said on Thursday, July 25.  The Chester County District Attorney's Office said it intends to pursue the death penalty for both Malinda's father, 52-year-old Rendell Hoagland, and her "de facto stepmother," 45-year-old Cindy Warren. Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren are being charged in the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland.  Chester County DA's Office At the time of her death, Malinda weighed 50 pounds and was covered in approximately 75 individually identifi…
Pennsylvania Man With Violent Record Sentenced For Meth Trafficking: DA Pennsylvania Man With Violent Record Sentenced For Meth Trafficking: DA
Pennsylvania Man With Violent Record Sentenced For Meth Trafficking: DA A convicted felon will spend decades in a Pennsylvania prison for trafficking methamphetamine into Chester County, the District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.  Samuel Carr of Quarryville was sentenced to 34.5 to 69 years, prosecutors said in a release.  Carr, who has previous convictions for robbery and assault, was an active member of a drug trafficking organization (DTO) led by Richard Maitre, authorities said.  The investigation into the Maitre DTO began in 2016 when Chester County detectives and state police "noted an influx of methamphetamine" into the area,…