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Former Chester Police Commissioner Charged In Hit-And-Run: PSP (Update)

Former Chester City Police Commissioner Stephen Gretsky has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Chester, Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

The collision occurred near East 22nd Street and Hyatt Street on Monday morning, when the driver of a black SUV struck a parked vehicle and left the scene without providing personal or insurance information shortly after midnight on Saturday, Jan. 27, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release. No injuries were reported in the crash.

The City of Chester placed Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky on administrative leave on Monday, Jan. 27, pending an investigation into a traffic incident on the night of Sunday, Jan. 26. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Commissioner Gretsky informed Mayor Stefan Roots that he will retire, effective at the end of the day. The City thanked Commissioner Gretsky for his service to the residents of Chester. Major Katrina Blackwell will serve as interim commissioner while a search is conducted.

Following an investigation, authorities determined that Gretsky was the driver of the striking vehicle. PSP confirmed these charges in a release on Wednesday, Jan. 29, following their investigation into the hit-and-run incident. Gretsky had previously been placed on administrative leave before announcing his retirement.

He has been charged with multiple summary traffic offenses, including reckless driving, careless driving, duty to give information and render aid, accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property, and driving at a safe speed, PSP stated.

Pennsylvania State Police routinely investigate incidents involving municipal police officers and their vehicles, the release noted.

Additional information regarding the collision may be provided as the investigation progresses, PSP stated.

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