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New Details Released In Deadly I-476 Crash Caused By DUI Car Thief: Police New Details Released In Deadly I-476 Crash Caused By DUI Car Thief: Police
New Details Released In Deadly I-476 Crash Caused By DUI Car Thief: Police Police have released new details in a deadly motorcycle crash caused by a fleeing man in a stolen vehicle on I-476 on Friday, Jan. 12. Chester City police were trying to stop Zamir Walthour, who was under the influence of drugs and driving black Toyota Camry stolen out of Philadelphia, around 9:45 a.m. at Macade Boulevard and Bullens Lane in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania State Police said. Walthour failed to yield to police and sped away, intentionally ramming a Chester police car, authorities said. The Camry traveled onto I-476 south from Macdade Boulevard and onto the shoulder still…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Homicide Investigation: Delco Woman, 34, Found Dead In Apartment Homicide Investigation: Delco Woman, 34, Found Dead In Apartment
Homicide Investigation: Delco Woman, 34, Found Dead In Apartment Chester police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old woman as a homicide.  Shante Whitaker was found unconscious and bleeding from her head at her 1239 Curran Street apartment Monday night, Oct. 9, authorities said.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.  Police said they found a bullet hole on the wall in the room where she was discovered as well as "several spent shell casings" outside the apartment.  Anyone with information is asked to call Chester police detective Rhaheem Blanden at 610-447-8420 or Delaware County detective William Murphy at 610-89…

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by Mac Bullock
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1 Dead In Shooting Outside Delco Bar: Police 1 Dead In Shooting Outside Delco Bar: Police
1 Dead In Shooting Outside Delco Bar: Police A man was killed in a shooting outside a bar in Delaware County, authorities said. Responding officers found the man with multiple gunshot wounds outside the Jack Sr. 501 Bar on East 7th Street in Chester around 11 p.m. Saturday, July 30, local police said. The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. His identity is being withheld, police said. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Chester Detective Steven Byrne at 610-447-8430 or Delco CID Detective Michael Jay at 610-891-4711.

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Gunfire Rings Out Near High School Football Game In Chester Gunfire Rings Out Near High School Football Game In Chester
Gunfire Rings Out Near High School Football Game In Chester Gunfire that rang out near a high school football Saturday was unrelated to the athletic event itself, police in Chester said. Officers heard shots fired around 2:40 p.m. near 10th & Lamokin streets -- around the same time and location of a football game, Chester Police Capt. James Chubb said. Further investigation determined the incident happened on the 1200 block of West 10th Street, between to gunmen, police said. Numerous vehicles and two structures were struck by gunfire and no injuries were reported. The suspects appeared at no time to be shooting in the direction…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Chester Baby Girl Accidentally Shot In Head, Police Say Chester Baby Girl Accidentally Shot In Head, Police Say
Chester Baby Girl Accidentally Shot In Head, Police Say Authorities in Chester are investigating the accidental shooting of a baby Thursday evening. The 11-month-old girl was rushed to the hospital after the incident at 411 Frank Young Avenue around 7:30 p.m., Chester Police Capt. James Chubb said. Officers found that the baby was accidentally struck in the head. She was at the hospital with her mom and other family members and friends, police said. The baby received advanced medical treatment from the staff at Crozer Chester Medical center and then was transported to Dupont Hospital, where she received further intense medical treatment.  …

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by Cecilia Levine
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DA: US Marshals Find Deadly DelCo Stabbing Suspect Hiding In Basement Ceiling DA: US Marshals Find Deadly DelCo Stabbing Suspect Hiding In Basement Ceiling
DA: US Marshals Find Deadly DelCo Stabbing Suspect Hiding In Basement Ceiling A man wanted in a deadly Delaware County stabbing was found by members of the US Marshals Task Force hiding in the basement ceiling of a property in Delaware, authorities announced. Sheriff Potter, 25, of Chester, was arrested in connection with the July 8 stabbing death of Kevin Canty, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced Wednesday, July 28. Potter is facing charges of criminal homicide, murder in the first degree, murder in the third degree, and possession of a criminal instrument. Chester police officers responded to the 1600 block of Edgmont Avenue for a one-car acci…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Doorman Of Popular Chester City Tavern Busted For Drug Trafficking At Work, Police Say Doorman Of Popular Chester City Tavern Busted For Drug Trafficking At Work, Police Say
Doorman Of Popular Chester City Tavern Busted For Drug Trafficking At Work, Police Say A doorman of a popular Chester City establishment wanted for drug trafficking was arrested at work on a warrant and found in possession of more than $2,500 in cash, two cell phone and cocaine, police said. Carl Green had been wanted on a warrant stemming from a January drug bust at his house that turned up 22 grams of cocaine, nearly $1,145 and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking, Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky said. He was arrested around 2 a.m. on Friday, April 16 while working at Bill's Tavern on W. 3rd Street, in Chester City, Gretsky said. That's when officers f…

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by Cecilia Levine