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Westtown-East Goshen police

Chesco Thief Stole $2,300 In Meds From Pharmacy: Investigators Chesco Thief Stole $2,300 In Meds From Pharmacy: Investigators
Chesco Thief Stole $2,300 In Meds From Pharmacy: Investigators Detectives are looking for the thief who stole $2,300 in over-the-counter medicine from a Westtown Rite-Aid.  The pictured suspect walked into the pharmacy, 1535 West Chester Pike, and fled westbound on foot after grabbing the merchandise, Westtown-East Goshen police said in a release.  It happened around 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8, authorities said.  Authorities say he may also be responsible for other area retail thefts and said he might live near the corner of West Chester Pike and Manley Road.  Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jason Diamond at…
Would-Be Burglar Caught On Camera In Chester County, Officials Say Would-Be Burglar Caught On Camera In Chester County, Officials Say
Would-Be Burglar Caught On Camera In Chester County, Officials Say Say cheese.  An attempted thief was caught by a doorbell camera trying to sneak into a Thornbury home on Thursday night, Dec. 28, according to authorities.  Westtown-East Goshen police were dispatched to a home on the 1200 block of Buck Lane around 9 p.m., they wrote in a release. Video footage showed the would-be burglar tried to enter through the back door, but the department said he was gone when officers arrived. Area residents are asked to check their security cameras for any additional video of the suspect. Anyone with information should call police at 610-692-9600 or …
'Dominick The Donkey' Rescued On Christmas Eve In Philly Suburbs 'Dominick The Donkey' Rescued On Christmas Eve In Philly Suburbs
'Dominick The Donkey' Rescued On Christmas Eve In Philly Suburbs Westtown-East Goshen police pulled off a Christmas Eve search-and-rescue that called to mind a familiar tune.  "Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey" was spotted wandering alone near Greentree Drive in Thornbury Township on Dec. 24, the department said in a release.  Officers said they made contact with the donkey's owners and together tracked him down a short time later. "Dominick" was home safe by Christmas morning, authorities added. 
'First Grinch Of The Season': Package Thief Wanted In Chesco, Police Say 'First Grinch Of The Season': Package Thief Wanted In Chesco, Police Say
'First Grinch Of The Season': Package Thief Wanted In Chesco, Police Say It's that time of year again, say Westtown-East Goshen police.  Investigators are looking for the "Grinch" who stole several Amazon packages from a home on Carrie Lane in Westtown, the department said.  A doorbell camera video shows the thief taking the packages on Nov. 14 around 1:50 p.m., according to police. Any other area residents with security cameras are asked to check their footage from that day, officials said.  He is described as a man in his 20s wearing a black hat and a gray T-shirt with "Pentair" written across the chest.  Anyone who can identify him shoul…
PA's Own 'Shakira' Charged For Baseball Bat Assault PA's Own 'Shakira' Charged For Baseball Bat Assault
PA's Own 'Shakira' Charged For Baseball Bat Assault A West Chester woman is accused of beating another with a baseball bat, according to Westtown-East Goshen police.  Authorities said it happened on the 200 block of Baldwin Drive in East Goshen on Oct. 29.  Officers spoke with the alleged victim, who had "physical injuries consistent with the assault," and arrested 20-year-old Shakira S. Boyer, the department said.  Boyer is charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was released after posting 10 percent of her $10,000 bail, court records show.  She is due back before a judge for her preliminary hea…
Meth, Firearms Recovered In Chester County Traffic Stop: Police Meth, Firearms Recovered In Chester County Traffic Stop: Police
Meth, Firearms Recovered In Chester County Traffic Stop: Police A man and woman face criminal charges in Chester County after police say they recovered methamphetamine and a gun from their car during a traffic stop on Friday, March 24.  It happened on the 1000 block of Wilmington Pike, said Westtown-East Goshen police in a statement. Patrol officers pulled over a car at about 12:30 p.m. and claimed they found "a large quantity" of meth in the vehicle along with a gun, authorities wrote.  Police obtained a warrant and turned up a second firearm during another sweep of the car, according to the release.  Angela Wilson, 44, of Exton, was ch…
NJ Woman Swiped Check From Chester County Mailbox, Altered It To $13K, Cops Say NJ Woman Swiped Check From Chester County Mailbox, Altered It To $13K, Cops Say
NJ Woman Swiped Check From Chester County Mailbox, Altered It To $13K, Cops Say A Garden State woman is wanted in Chester County for forging a check, authorities say.  Jada M. Collins, a 21-year-old Linden, New Jersey resident, is accused of stealing a check from the mailbox of a business in East Goshen, police said in a statement. Investigators believe Collins swiped a check from the business' mailbox and altered it to read $13,000, and then deposited that amount in her own account.  Westtown-East Goshen police ask anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts — "or, if she herself sees this" — to contact Det. David Hale at dhale@wegopd.o…
Accused Chesco Drug Dealer Charged With Overdose Death: Police Accused Chesco Drug Dealer Charged With Overdose Death: Police
Accused Chesco Drug Dealer Charged With Overdose Death: Police A suspected drug dealer in Chester County faces felony charges related to an overdose death, officials say.  Nathan T. Hurd, 31, of Downingtown, was arrested Saturday, Dec. 17 in Montgomery County, police said in a statement.  Authorities believe Hurd sold drugs to a 33-year-old Westtown resident who overdosed and died in August. Investigators did not name the victim or the drug in question.  Hurd is now charged with drug delivery resulting in death and other related felonies, Westtown-East Goshen police said. He remains in the Chester County lockup in lieu of $500,000 …
PD: Burglar Forced Way Into Female Victim's East Goshen Bedroom PD: Burglar Forced Way Into Female Victim's East Goshen Bedroom
PD: Burglar Forced Way Into Female Victim's East Goshen Bedroom A West Chester man was arrested for breaking into an East Goshen woman's bedroom and fleeing the scene over the weekend, authorities said. The woman told officers an unknown man came into her bedroom and fled the night of Sunday, June 27 from her home in the 1600 block of Paoli Pike, according to Westtown-East Goshen police. The woman locked herself in the room and called 911. When officers arrived they noticed forced entry to the front door, but after a search, confirmed the suspect had fled the scene, police said. After having a description of the suspect, officers remembered seein…
Chester Man, 34, Critical After East Goshen Police Standoff Chester Man, 34, Critical After East Goshen Police Standoff
Chester Man, 34, Critical After East Goshen Police Standoff A 34-year-old Chester County man is in critical condition after being shot in a police standoff Thursday in East Goshen, authorities said. Westtown East Goshen police received a call about a suspect who was having a mental health crisis and had threatened to shoot his mother and sister at a home in the 900 block of Cornwallis Drive, around 6:15 p.m., according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. The mother and sister were able to safely flee the house to notify police, District Attorney Deborah Ryan said. During an attempt to communicate with the man, he fired …