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Delco Parents Charged With 'Near Fatal' Abuse Of 1-Year-Old Twins: DA Delco Parents Charged With 'Near Fatal' Abuse Of 1-Year-Old Twins: DA
Zamareon Moat, Armani Coleman Abused Twins, DA Says Two Chester parents are accused of abusing their 1-year-old twins almost to death, according to a release from the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.  Zamareon Moat, 18, and Armani Coleman, 23, are charged with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, and conspiracy, prosecutors said.  The investigation began when Chester police were called to the couple's home about an unconscious infant on Jan. 22, the release says. Coleman handed arriving officers her 1-year-old son, who was lethargic and drawing shallow breaths, according to authorities.  Coleman…
Lulu Lemon Heist Leads To High-Speed Chase, Four Arrests In Philly Suburbs: Police Lulu Lemon Heist Leads To High-Speed Chase, Four Arrests In Philly Suburbs: Police
Lulu Lemon Heist Leads To High-Speed Chase, Four Arrests In Philly Suburbs: Police One man and three women were arrested following a police chase down I-95 in Delaware County on Monday afternoon, Feb. 12, according to troopers.  Police were called about a theft at the Concord Township Lulu Lemon around 1:45 p.m., authorities said in a release. The suspects had grabbed $5,000 in merchandise and absconded in a gray Subaru Legacy, state police said.  After a brief search, authorities spotted the Subaru heading east on Route 322 toward I-95, troopers wrote. Police tried to stop the car but it continued to flee "at a high rate of speed" before merging onto I-95 …
Delco Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship With Students' Authorities Say Delco Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship With Students' Authorities Say
Delco Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship With Students' Authorities Say A 57-year-old baseball coach and special education teacher has been changed for indecent sexual contact with minors he coached.   Daniel C. Waters, was the lead baseball coach and a special education teacher in the Chester Upland School District.  🎉 Baseball Team Receives Local Donation 🎉 We are excited to share that the Chester Clippers Baseball team has received... Posted by The Chester Upland School District on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 The Glen Mills resident was slapped with 24 charges on Tuesday, July 25, 2023— 18 of which are felonies, according to the Pennsylvania State Polic…
Philly Drug Dealer Cooked Meth In Darby, Police Believe Philly Drug Dealer Cooked Meth In Darby, Police Believe
Philly Drug Dealer Cooked Meth In Darby, Police Believe A Philadelphia man accused of selling drugs cooked his methamphetamine in Delaware County, investigators believe.  Marcus Harris, 27, was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 13 following an investigation by state, county, and local law enforcement officials, said Darby Township police in a statement.  Authorities claim Harris had 4.25 pounds of meth and two illegally-owned guns in his possession at the time of his arrest.  He's charged with several felonies including drug trafficking and weapons offenses, state court records show. As of Tuesday, Dec. 20, Harris was held at Delaware Count…
'You're Going To Die': Delco Man Attacks Roommate With Knife, Say Police 'You're Going To Die': Delco Man Attacks Roommate With Knife, Say Police
'You're Going To Die': Delco Man Attacks Roommate With Knife, Say Police A Delaware County man is in police custody after authorities say he attacked his roommate.  Emergency dispatchers in Nether Providence Township received a call for help from a house on the 700 block of Forrest Street just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, police said.  There, officers found a 71-year-old man with visible injuries on his cheek, near his eye, and on his forearm, authorities said.  The victim told investigators that a man he lived with had entered his bedroom brandishing a knife and saying "you're going to die," according to police.  Then, the victim s…
One Caught, Two Sought In Deadly Chester Shooting One Caught, Two Sought In Deadly Chester Shooting
One Caught, Two Sought In Deadly Chester Shooting One suspect was caught while two were being sought in connection with a deadly shooting last month in Chester, authorities in Delaware County announced. Damar Macklin, 21, of Chester, was charged with first and third-degree murder, criminal homicide, firearms not to be carried without a license, and other offenses in the shooting death of Kashif Love on Monday, Aug. 22, according to court records and Chester City police. Macklin, who was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 24, remained held in Delaware County Prison without bail, records show. Love was shot in the head on the 1000 block of Ward St…
FAMILY AFFAIR: Brothers, Cousin Charged In 2020 Murder Of Suburban Philly Man FAMILY AFFAIR: Brothers, Cousin Charged In 2020 Murder Of Suburban Philly Man
Family Affair: Brothers, Cousin Charged In 2020 Murder Of Suburban Philly Man Three family members were arrested nearly two years after their alleged involvement in a staged robbery that claimed the life of a 73-year-old man in the Philadelphia suburbs, authorities said. Raheem Pinder, 46, of Pottstown, Dayon Pinder, 44, of West Chester, and Nathaniel Pinder, 49, of Philadelphia, – two brothers and a cousin – have been charged with murder, robbery, burglary, conspiracy, and related offenses in the 2020 death of Ira Solomon in Phoenixville, Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan said. "The abundance of home security footage provided to investigators …
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized In Delco Drug Bust: DA Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized In Delco Drug Bust: DA
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized In Delco Drug Bust: DA Multiple ounces of fentanyl and crack cocaine were seized along with cash and other drug paraphernalia during a drug bust in Delaware County, authorities said. Tajifa Massey, 38, and Anthony Thomas, 58, were arrested Friday, July 15 after detectives served a warrant on a home on the 3300 block of Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said. A search yielded the following items: Approximately three ounces of fentanyl Approximately five ounces of crack cocaine  An unspecified amount of cash Scales Baggies A powdered substance used t…
Murder Suspect Caught After Jumping Out Of Window To Elude Police In Chester: PD Murder Suspect Caught After Jumping Out Of Window To Elude Police In Chester: PD
Murder Suspect Caught After Jumping Out Of Window To Elude Police In Chester: PD A wanted man was arrested on murder charges after jumping out of a window in an attempt to flee from police, authorities in Delaware County said. Members of the Chester Police Department and US Marshall's Violent Crimes Task Force spotted Kareem Miller on the 1200 block of West 9th Street on Thursday, June 9, they said. When Miller saw the cops, he tried to flee from them by going into an apartment and jumping out of a second-floor window, police said. Miller had a warrant out for his arrest for first-degree murder, weapons violations, and related offenses in connection with a de…
US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist
US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist A 27-year-old woman accused of starting a car fire last month in Delaware County was arrested by members of the US Marshals Service, authorities said. Danita Thomas, of Chester, set fire to a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in the 300 block of Wilson Street on Friday, Feb. 25 around 12:25 p.m., Chester City police said. It was quickly extinguished by local firefighters, they said. Police did not immediately specify a motive for the arson or if anyone was in the car at the time. With help from witnesses and video footage of the incident, police identified Thomas as the arsonist. She also …
US Marshals Nab Amazon Driver For DelCo Road Rage Shooting US Marshals Nab Amazon Driver For DelCo Road Rage Shooting
US Marshals Nab Amazon Driver For DelCo Road Rage Shooting Members of the US Marshals Service arrested an Amazon delivery driver on Monday, March 14, wanted in a February road rage shooting in Delaware County, authorities announced. Anthony Jones, 38, was arrested at a relative's house in Philadelphia, Clifton Heights police said. Jones has been accused of shooting a 58-year-old motorist after a "minor accident" on North Oak Avenue in Clifton Heights around on Sunday, Feb. 27 around 12:25 p.m., Daily Voice previously reported. After being shot in the stomach, the victim was taken to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, where he was admitt…
Gunman Fired 30+ Rounds From AR-15 Killing 35-Year-Old Female Victim In DelCo: Police Gunman Fired 30+ Rounds From AR-15 Killing 35-Year-Old Female Victim In DelCo: Police
Gunman Fired 30+ Rounds From AR-15 Killing 35-Year-Old Female Victim In DelCo: Police One woman was killed when a Delaware County man fired a rifle from outside his house into the surrounding neighborhood, authorities said. The situation unfolded around 2 a.m, Sunday, Feb. 13, when Yousuf Bahal began firing an AR-15 rifle in front of his Penn Boulevard home in East Lansdowne, local police said. Responding officers saw 30-year-old Bahal open fire and confronted him, East Lansdowne police said. He later dropped the gun and was arrested, they said. As police were securing the area, they learned that more than 30 rounds had been fired, and found a 35-year-old neighbor…
PA Man Was Sawing Decapitated Woman's Limb When Police Showed Up, DA Says PA Man Was Sawing Decapitated Woman's Limb When Police Showed Up, DA Says
PA Man Was Sawing Decapitated Woman's Limb When Police Showed Up, DA Says A Pennsylvania man was in custody Friday, Feb. 11 after police spotted him sawing a decapitated woman's limbs off, authorities said. Nicholas P. Scurria, 32, of Clifton Heights, had been arguing with the 58-year-old victim at the Willows Apartments on South Springfield Road in Clifton Heights around 4:40 a.m., the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said, citing a neighbor who called 911. The 911 caller was awakened by loud screaming and banging in a neighboring apartment, according to a criminal complaint. The witness also claimed to have heard "sawing-like …
Chester City Man Accused Of Raping 2 Young Girls Chester City Man Accused Of Raping 2 Young Girls
Chester City Man Accused Of Raping 2 Young Girls A Chester City man accused of raping two young family members over the course of two years has been arrested and charged, authorities said. Irvin Saunders, 68, was charged with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault, involuntary deviate sexual assault, indecent assault, indecent exposure, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of minors, and unlawful contact of minors, according to the City of Chester Police Department. Police nabbed Saunders on Friday, after the girls, ages 8 and 11, reported being sexually assaulted by him over the course of two years, authorities said. Furt…
Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Upper Chichester Pedestrian Death Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Upper Chichester Pedestrian Death
Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Upper Chichester Pedestrian Death A driver who initially fled the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash Thursday in Upper Chichester has been arrested, authorities said. Joseph Garcia, 51, of Brookhaven, was charged with accidents involving death or personal injury, and additional traffic summonses, public court records show. The driver fled the scene of the crash in the 1300 block of Chichester Avenue shortly after 8:25 p.m., according to investigators, but was later identified as Garcia by his license plate, 6abc reports. The victim, who has yet to be identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Howev…
DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police
DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police A Delaware County man was arrested Wednesday for beating a pedestrian after fatally striking him with his car and threatening to kill him, authorities said. Jonathan Lee Autery, 46, of Chester, was charged with criminal homicide, first and third-degree murder, aggravated assault, homicide by vehicle, and possessing an instrument of crime, according to public court records. Officers were called to the 2600 block of Price Street on a report of a crash with injuries, where they found a heavily damaged Mazda 5 on the sidewalk and a man lying on the ground just before 11 a.m. Tuesday, Chester Ci…
Pennsylvania Police Officer Charged With Selling Impounded Vehicle Pennsylvania Police Officer Charged With Selling Impounded Vehicle
Pennsylvania Police Officer Charged With Selling Impounded Vehicle A Chester police officer was charged Wednesday for selling an impounded vehicle, authorities said. In Aug. 2020, Robert Shaughnessy, 35, gave a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a police-seized blue 2013 Yamaha ATV to another person so they could create a forged bill of sale and illegally take possession of the vehicle, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Shaughnessy, of Collingdale, also used his police credentials to check the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) to ensure that the ATV was not reported stolen, authorities said. CLEAN access…
U.S Marshals Capture Delco Bowling Alley Shooting Suspect U.S Marshals Capture Delco Bowling Alley Shooting Suspect
U.S Marshals Capture Delco Bowling Alley Shooting Suspect A man accused of firing shots at the mother of his child at a Delaware County bowling alley earlier this month was captured by members of the U.S Marshals Service in Philadelphia Tuesday, authorities said. Jamil D. Wynder, 28, is accused of firing multiple shots at his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend during an alleged child custody dispute outside Wynnewood Lanes on the 2200 block of Haverford Road in Ardmore around 10:20 p.m on Aug. 13, according to Haverford Township police. The woman was left with a superficial wound to the chest, and refused medical treatment at the scene, police said. …
PD: DelCo Man Arrested For Swiping Copper Piping From Medical Facility Under Construction PD: DelCo Man Arrested For Swiping Copper Piping From Medical Facility Under Construction
PD: DelCo Man Arrested For Swiping Copper Piping From Medical Facility Under Construction A 57-year-old Delaware County man was arrested for stealing over 300 pounds of copper piping and telephone wiring worth $10,000 from a medical facility under construction in Radnor Township, authorities said. On two separate occasions in May, Robert J. Garraty, of Norwood entered the building in the Wayne section of the township and stole the copper piping and telephone wiring which he later sold, according to the Radnor Township Police Department. Surveillance footage of the incidents shared on social media and local news outlets, ignited a surrender from Garraty, police said. Garraty was…
DA: 2 Arrested, Guns Seized During Search Of Darby Borough Home DA: 2 Arrested, Guns Seized During Search Of Darby Borough Home
DA: 2 Arrested, Guns Seized During Search Of Darby Borough Home Two people were arrested following a search of a home that turned up several firearms in connection with a shooting Wednesday evening in Darby Borough (Delaware County), authorities said. Janell Smart, 39, and her son Dajuan Andrews, 24, were charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and numerous firearms offenses, according to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer joined Darby Borough Police Chief Joseph Gabe. As officers responded to 911 calls reporting gunshots fired in the area of 230 Mulberry Street on June 9, i…
PD: Ridley Driver Who Denied Flipping Car Busted With Box Of Drugs PD: Ridley Driver Who Denied Flipping Car Busted With Box Of Drugs
PD: Ridley Driver Who Denied Flipping Car Busted With Box Of Drugs A Ridley Township driver was found in the middle of the road near an overturned car, and later arrested when police also found a jewelry box of drugs in the car Wednesday morning, authorities said. An officer was on routine patrol around 8 a.m. when pedestrians told him they spotted an overturned vehicle in the 400 block of 2nd Avenue, Ridley Township police said. When the officer approached the car, he found Casey Moore, 40, sitting next to the passenger side door, uninjured, police said. Moore denied being the driver of the car and said she was solely the passenger, and the driver f…
GOTCHA! Man Ransacks Ex-Gf's Broomall Home, Runs Out Screaming, Yelling, Police Say GOTCHA! Man Ransacks Ex-Gf's Broomall Home, Runs Out Screaming, Yelling, Police Say
Gotcha! Man Ransacks Ex-Gf's Broomall Home, Runs Out Screaming, Yelling, Police Say A 31-year-old man is in custody following an incident where police say he ransacked his ex-girlfriend's Broomall home, ran out towards her screaming and yelling, and fled the scene, authorities said. The woman told officers when she arrived at her Franklin Getz Drive home on Monday afternoon, she found several of her windows and doors open, according to Marple Township police. The woman also said she had not been in the home since the previous night around 8:30 p.m. after her ex-boyfriend, Mark Spinelli, showed up at the house, police said. As the woman and her sister walked thro…