West Chester Man Attacked His Uber Driver: Authorities West Chester Man Attacked His Uber Driver: Authorities
West Chester Man Attacked His Uber Driver: Authorities A West Chester man accused of attacking his Uber driver early Friday morning now faces criminal charges, say borough police.  Investigators say Samuel A. Makowski assaulted the driver both inside and outside the car on the 500 block of South High Street around 2 a.m. Makowski, 19, is charged with strangulation, aggravated assault, simple assault, and related counts, the department said.  He was remanded to the Chester County lockup in lieu of his $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear before a judge on Nov. 21, according to state court records. 
Private Basketball Coach Abused Teen Athletes In PA For Years, DA Says Private Basketball Coach Abused Teen Athletes In PA For Years, DA Says
Private Basketball Coach Abused Teen Athletes In PA For Years, DA Says A Chester County area basketball trainer is accused of sexually abusing child athletes for years, prosecutors say. Zachary Ray, 31, of Wynnewood, is charged with aggravated indecent assault, child pornography, unlawful contact, and related counts, said the Chester County District Attorney's Office.  Investigators believe that from 2014 to 2023, Ray abused at least three victims between the ages of 10 and 16 at area schools, parks, and homes.  The victims told police that Ray removed their clothes under the guise of a "core check" and then assaulted them while photographing the ab…
Chester County Officials To Address Security Concerns In Town Hall Meeting Chester County Officials To Address Security Concerns In Town Hall Meeting
Chester County Officials To Address Security Concerns In Town Hall Meeting Officials in Chester County will address the public about prison security in a pair of Town Hall meetings this week.  The forums will address security measures at the Chester County Prison, a much-scrutinized topic after convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante escaped the jail and spent two weeks on the run.  The meetings will take place Monday, Sept. 18 and Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at Pocopson Elementary School.  In addition to security, officials will discuss emergency communications and offer emotional counseling support for area residents.  Following the successful conclusion o…
$905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In PA $905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In PA
$905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In PA A Pennsylvania Lottery player in West Chester picked up nearly $1 million during a Wawa run last week.  The lucky winner matched all five balls drawn in the Friday, Sept. 1 drawing for the Cash 5 with Quick Cash game to earn a  $905,050.50 prize, state gaming officials said in a release.  The Wawa at 1413 Wilmington Pike is slated to receive a $5,000 bonus check for vending the winning ticket, they added.  Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes and all winning tickets should be signed immediately. More than 22,000 other Pe…
PA Man Lit Someone's Beard On Fire In Viral Video, Police Say PA Man Lit Someone's Beard On Fire In Viral Video, Police Say
PA Man Lit Someone's Beard On Fire In Viral Video, Police Say A Pennsylvania man is charged with felony aggravated assault and related counts after police say he set another man's beard on fire.  William Robert Bradshaw III, 30, of West Chester was arrested by Borough Police on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and released the same day on $50,000 bail, court records show.  Authorities said they received an anonymous tip that Bradshaw was the aggressor in a video that showed "a homeless male having his beard set on fire by an unknown male." The video, police said, was circulating Facebook this week.  Bradshaw is due back in court for his preliminar…
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Pennsylvania Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Pennsylvania Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Pennsylvania Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. Get tickets now to see TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film only in theaters in North America beginning 10/13. Taylor Swift "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres across Pennsylvania starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 fo…
PA Amish Boy Tossed 84 Feet After Strike By SUV: Authorities PA Amish Boy Tossed 84 Feet After Strike By SUV: Authorities
PA Amish Boy Tossed 84 Feet After Strike By SUV: Authorities An 11-year-old Amish boy was struck dead on Friday, authorities say.  Samuel K. Fisher of Peach Bottom was riding a non-motorized scooter in the 1500 block of Slate Hill Road in Drumore when he was hit by a passing car on Aug. 25, the authorities told Daily Voice.  He became "unconscious with severe injuries," and was being airlifted to Lancaster General Hospital when he "succumbed to his injuries," Pennsylvania State Police Trooper James Grothey said.  An investigation by PA State Police determined Samuel exited his driveway into the road "without ensuring the roa…
Reward Offered For Accused Burglar From Eastern PA Reward Offered For Accused Burglar From Eastern PA
Reward Offered For Accused Burglar From Eastern PA A man accused of multiple felony break-ins is sought by police in West Chester. Francis Timothy Bango is charged with burglary, attempted burglary, criminal trespassing, loitering and prowling, and related offenses, according to state police and public court records.  The 23-year-old allegedly committed the offenses on Aug. 21, 2022, according to court documents. The West Chester resident is described as being 6-foot-2-inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes, the police detailed in the release.  A cash reward of an unnamed amount is available for inform…
Serious Storm Damage From Flash Flood In Eastern PA (PHOTOS) Serious Storm Damage From Flash Flood In Eastern PA (PHOTOS)
Serious Storm Damage From Flash Flood In Eastern PA (Photos) More storms may be yet to come, the National Weather Service advised as authorities are assessing damage after major thunderstorms left portions of Chester County underwater on Tuesday, July 25.  The National Weather Service had warned of a severe thunderstorm watch from Washington DC to the northern border of Connecticut around noon and lasting through 8 p.m.  By 8:30 p.m., the West Whiteland Fire Company said that it had made 16 water rescues to pull more than 30 people from their vehicles that had been caught in the flood.  "We cannot stress enough do not drive through flooded roadways…
HazMat Crews Evacuate Chesco Apartment Complex HazMat Crews Evacuate Chesco Apartment Complex
HazMat Crews Evacuate Chesco Apartment Complex Emergency teams cleared a West Chester apartment building early Wednesday, July 26 over concerns about possible hazardous materials at the site, borough authorities say.  Residents of the Sharpless Works Apartments at 300 East Evans Street were asked to leave their homes around 8:45 a.m., WCPD Public Information Officer Dave March said.  "Crews continue to investigate the source of the incident," March said in an update around 10 a.m. "Those who have been evacuated are safe in an air-conditioned site." By 11:15 a.m., emergency crews had cleared the scene and turned control o…
Two Women Assaulted In Early Morning Robbery: West Chester Police Two Women Assaulted In Early Morning Robbery: West Chester Police
Two Women Assaulted In Early Morning Robbery: West Chester Police A pair of women were injured when a West Chester man assaulted and robbed them early Friday morning, say borough police.  It happened around 7:20 a.m. on July 7, on the 50 block of North Church Street, the department said in a release.  Gerardo Guzman-Gonzalez, 31, assaulted the victims "causing injuries to their faces" before stealing one of their cell phones, investigators believe. He was located a short time later with the stolen phone in his possession, according to police.  Guzman-Gonzalez was arrested and is awaiting his preliminary hearing in Chester County Prison, th…
West Chester Man Accused Of Sexual Assault On Airplane, Feds Say West Chester Man Accused Of Sexual Assault On Airplane, Feds Say
West Chester Man Accused Of Sexual Assault On Airplane, Feds Say A West Chester man faces federal charges after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a girl on a cross-country flight last year.  Edward Decker, 45, was charged by indictment with two counts of abusive sexual contact on an aircraft, said the US Attorney's Office in a release.  The July 2022 American Airlines flight took off from San Diego and was bound for Philadelphia, authorities said. Investigators believe Decker "engaged in sexual contact" with a minor victim midflight.  If convicted, the 45-year-old faces up to five years in prison and up to a $500,000 fine, the US Atto…