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$1.5M Con: Ex-Employee Admits Defrauding CT Insurance Company
A former employee from Pennsylvania admitted to defrauding a Connecticut insurance company to the tune of $1.5 million. James Keating, age 52, of Paoli, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in New Haven federal court on Tuesday, July 30. Prosecutors said Keating – who served as assistant vice president and a surety bond claims handler at Hartford County-based Allied World Insurance Company in Farmington – created a shell company to bill Allied World for unnecessary claims work that was never performed. Between 2017 and 2021, he also solicited and received kickbacks from Allied World…
Police & Fire
Trio Arrested With Guns After Shots Fired From Atlantic City Hotel Balcony: Police
Two men and a woman were accused of firing gunshots from the balcony of a hotel near the beachfront in Atlantic City, authorities said. In a news release on Tuesday, May 7, Atlantic City police said 42-year-old Corey Brown of Chesapeake, VA, 43-year-old Malik Dean of Philadelphia, and 41-year-old Zara Griffiths of Paoli, PA, were arrested on Saturday, May 5. Officers responded to a report of gunshots fired from a balcony at the Club Wyndham Skyline Tower on South North Carolina Avenue at around 10:20 p.m. Police learned that the shots came from a room on the 21st floor. Brown, Dean, a…
Police & Fire
Crews Called To Overnight House Fire In Paoli
First responders rushed to the scene of a house fire in Paoli just after midnight Friday morning, May 3. The Paoli Fire Company said it happened on the second floor of a home on the 50 block of West Central Avenue. Firefighters were able to place the flames under control in just 20 minutes, officials said. One resident was evaluated by medics at the scene and declined to be taken to the hospital, they added. The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office.
Police & Fire
Duk Shin Obituary
Duk Shin died a hero. The 49-year-old Berwyn dad died on Wednesday, March 27, saving a child in distress in the water while on vacation with his family, according to a GoFundMe campaign and obituary. Duk is survived by his wife, Ashley Gong, and their children, Mason, 9, and Colton, 7. "On March 27, 2024, while on vacation with his family, Duk demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness when he saw a child in distress in the water," reads a GoFundMe launched for the family by Colleen Rilling. "As you would expect of Duk, he did not hesitate for a moment to go in to attempt to…
Police & Fire
James Godorecci Main Line Dental Arrest
A Chester County dentist is accused of touching a patient's breasts at his Paoli practice. James Godorecci of Main Line Dental Aesthetics is charged with misdemeanor indecent assault and harassment, said the Chester County District Attorney's Office in a release. In the criminal complaint, the alleged victim told police she had been seeing Godorecci for regular dental care and treatment for her temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ.) The TMJ treatment involved "massage therapy" to the "jaw, neck, and upper chest/shoulder region," according to investigators. Police…
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Philly-Area Businesses Pick Up Pieces After Devastating Fire
The owners of two Philadelphia-area businesses are picking up the pieces after a devastating weekend fire. A fire damaged the new location of Sophie's BBQ and Four Birds Distilling Co, on the 1900 block of Darby Road in Havertown. It broke out at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. Although no one was hurt, this fire affects two family-owned businesses that have invested their hard work, passion, and finances into this establishment, said Caitlin Vogel of Paoli, PA, who is organizing this GoFundMe. Greg and Norah, the owners of Sophie's BBQ, named the restaurant afte…
Police & Fire
Montco School Admin Embezzled $579K, Opened Cards In Employees' Names: DA
A private school administrator in Montgomery County is accused of embezzling more than half a million dollars, opening credit accounts in her employees' names, and using the money to live a lavish lifestyle, authorities say. Katherine Paprocka, 36, of Paoli, was arraigned on dozens of felony charges Tuesday, Dec. 13 related to her work as senior administrator at the Penn Christian Academy in East Norriton, a private non-profit educational institution, said county District Attorney Kevin R. Steele in a statement. Investigators first began examining the school's finances after a private in…
Schools
Philly Area Janitor Gave Students Candy Then Sexually Assaulted Them, DA Says
A 23-year-old middle school janitor has been arrested for sexually assaulting two student in Suburban Philadelphia, authorities said. Rushon "Shawn" Drayton, of Paoli, abused students ages 14 and 15, while working at the Valley Forge Middle School, and got friendly with them by handing out candy, Chester County DA Deborah Ryan said. Drayton was charged with multiple counts of institutional sexual assault and other related charges, then released on $50,000 bail. Authorities believe there may be more victims. On April 10, the mother of a 14-year-old Valley Forge student at co…
Police & Fire
Philly Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl-Laced Drugs To ChesCo Overdose Victim
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to decades in prison for selling fentanyl-laced drugs to a Chester County man, which resulted in his overdose, authorities announced Friday. Jamal Keys, 43, will face 18 to 36 years behind bars for the March 2019 heroin overdose death of a 34-year-old man in Paoli, according to Chester County District Attorney's Office. Keys was found guilty by a jury in July 2021 of drug delivery resulting in death, possession with intent to deliver, criminal conspiracy, and criminal use of a communication facility. On April 1, 2019, Willistown police officers were called …
Police & Fire
'I'm Gonna Shoot This B**ch': PA Woman Accused Of Shooting Ex's Roommate In Front Of Teen
A Pennsylvania woman is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities said she shot a woman living with her ex-girlfriend three times in front of a child. Khadija Davis, 27, of Wayne, tried entering her ex's Paoli home on West Central Avenue through a locked back door before going through the front on July 27, The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said. When Davis' ex-girlfriend removed her from the house, she got a gun from her car and said, "I'm going to shoot this b***c," Chester County DA Deb Ryan said. Davis fired three shots at the 33-year-old victim, striking her …
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Great Valley High School Grad, River Johnson Dies At 24
River McNair Johnson of Malvern, PA died on June 28, 2021. He was 24. Born in Paoli, PA, Johnson was an "accomplished athlete," and the oldest son of eight siblings, his obituary says. He graduated in 2015 from Great Valley High School in Malvern and went on to attend Wilkes University and West Chester University studying business, according to his obituary. Johnson was remembered as a "sweet soul," and someone who "dedicated the remainder of his life to spreading the love and salvation of Jesus Christ," his obit says. He is survived by his parents Scott (Deborah Ludwig), Colleen (Brandon…
Police & Fire
Chester County Man Charged With Tax Evasion -- Again
A 51-year-old Chester County man previously convicted on tax evasion charges in 2016 has been charged again for avoiding to pay most of the $5 million in restitution in that case, federal authorities announced. An indictment alleges that Michael Goldner, 51, of Paoli, accrued approximately $1,858,740 in tax debt between 2013 and 2017 and in 2016 involved himself in a scheme to avoid payments, according to Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams. Goldner allegedly had his employer make payments to Goldner's wife to pay for personal expenses including the mort…
Schools
'Best Teacher Ever': PJP Community Heartbroken Over Death Of 27-Year Teacher Stacia Ficarro
Stacia Ficarro's acquaintances say she was joyful. Family members say she was the heart of the home. Colleagues say she was passionate and students say she was the best teacher they ever had. Ficarro, of Paoli, died Feb. 3, following a valiant cancer battle, leaving hundreds if not thousands of people heartbroken (scroll down for arrangements). "I remember when Ms. Ficarro started as a student teacher at SPX and also helped out in the Discipline Office," one person commented on a Pope John Paul II High School Facebook post announcing the longtime teacher's death. "She is one of…
Police & Fire
Police: Chester County SUV Seller Scammed Victim Out Of $3,800
A 35-year-old Chester County woman is facing charges for scamming an alleged victim out of $3,800 after agreeing to sell them an SUV then never providing it, authorities said. Erica Hartford, of Paoli, took the money from the victim last fall then failed to repay him after having been given time to do so, West Chester police said. Hartford was taken into custody on Feb. 4 and charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking.
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