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Convicted Drug Dealer Arrested For Arson In Chichester: Police Convicted Drug Dealer Arrested For Arson In Chichester: Police
Convicted Drug Dealer Arrested For Arson In Chichester: Police A felon convicted for drug dealing has been arrested for arson, Upper Chichester police announced on Thursday, Oct. 3. Andre Lamont Armstrong, 56, of Chester, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 23, according to court documents.  Armstrong was wanted in connection to a "suspicious" vehicle fire in the 1600 block of Huddell Avenue around 2:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, police detailed in a release.  In surveillance videos, police saw the suspect used an accelerant to ignite a vehicle, as Daily Voice previously reported. "Based on some of the evidence already collected, it is believed th…
Suspect Killed In Delco Police Shootout: Officials Suspect Killed In Delco Police Shootout: Officials
Suspect Killed In Delco Police Shootout: Officials A suspect was killed in a shootout with a police officer in Delaware County this weekend, police said. A Chester City police officer was shot by the unidentified man around 3:30 p.m. near West 14th Street and Arbor Drive Saturday, Feb. 17, city police said. The officer was recovering at a local hospital and was expected to be released. The suspect was shot and killed. This investigation is being handled by the Delaware County District Attorney's Office Criminal Investigation Division. If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact Detective Michael Jay at 610-891-4700…
Driver In Deadly Delco Hit-Run Was Fleeing Police In Stolen Car, Troopers Say Driver In Deadly Delco Hit-Run Was Fleeing Police In Stolen Car, Troopers Say
Driver In Deadly Delco Hit-Run Was Fleeing Police In Stolen Car, Troopers Say State troopers have announced charges against the driver who allegedly hit and killed a motorcyclist while fleeing police in Delaware County last month.  Zamir Walthour was spotted in a stolen Toyota Camry on MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township late on Jan. 12, state police said in a release.  Walthour fled when Chester city police tried to pull him over and intentionally rammed one squad car during his escape, troopers wrote.  He pulled onto I-476 southbound from MacDade Boulevard and was driving down the shoulder when he struck 53-year-old motorcyclist Firoz Jahangir from…
Trove Of Weapons, Drugs Seized In Delco Raids: Police Trove Of Weapons, Drugs Seized In Delco Raids: Police
Trove Of Weapons, Drugs Seized In Delco Raids: Police Five pistols, two rifles, and at least four pounds of drugs were seized in a series of police raids at three properties in Chester last week, city police say.  Authorities served search warrants on the 1200 block of West 9th Street, the 1200 block of Keystone Road, and the 110 block of Pine Lane on Thursday, Jan. 25, the department said in a release.  Police said they confiscated:  A bag of cocaine Four pounds of K2, or synthetic marijuana $5,064 cash Reck P6 Kal 6.35 mm pistol A black "untraceable" 9mm pistol A black Canik TP9DA 9mm pistol A silver Cobra Ent .380 caliber p…
1 Shot, Killed In Chester: Police 1 Shot, Killed In Chester: Police
1 Shot, Killed In Chester: Police One person was shot and killed in Chester on Tuesday, Aug. 22, authorities said. Officers responding to a shooting on the 1000 block of Ward Street found a man with a gunshot wound to the head around 7:20 p.m., Chester City police said. The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information on the deadly shooting is asked to call Chester Detective David DeFrank at 610-447-8463 or Delco CID Detective Christopher Karr at 610-891-8030. 
Three Struck By Gunfire In Chester, Police Say Three Struck By Gunfire In Chester, Police Say
Three Struck By Gunfire In Chester, Police Say Three men were struck by gunfire in Chester on Monday, Aug. 22, authorities said. The unidentified victims transported themselves to local hospitals following the shooting on the 200 block of Engle Street around 4 p.m., Chester City police said. Officers met with the victims at the hospitals, and confirmed all three were being treated for gunshot wounds, they said. Their conditions were not immediately known. Meanwhile, detectives were said to be searching for evidence at the crime scene. The victims' identities were being withheld pending the notification of families. Anyone with inform…
Man Wanted For Murder Nabbed In Delco Man Wanted For Murder Nabbed In Delco
Man Wanted For Murder Nabbed In Delco A 20-year-old fugitive wanted for murder was arrested in Delaware County, authorities said. Dahmir Hammond, of Chester, had been wanted in connection with a murder that happened on July 12, 2021 on the 2100 block of West 7th Street, local police said. Officers nabbed Hammond on the 800 block of Kerlin Street on Saturday, June 18, they said. He had marijuana, crack cocaine and a black Glock 22 .40 caliber pistol at the time of his arrest, Chester City police said. The pistol was loaded with one live round of ammunition in the chamber and twenty-one additional rounds of ammunition in the ma…
US Marshals Nab Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Near Widener University US Marshals Nab Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Near Widener University
US Marshals Nab Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Near Widener University Members of the US Marshals Service and local authorities arrested a gunman wanted in connection with a deadly shooting near Widener University, authorities said. Jihad Perry, 43, of Chester, was arrested in New Castle, Delaware around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 16, Chester City police said. He was wanted on murder and gun charges, as well as state parole violations. Police have yet to identify the victim shot and killed on the 1100 block of Hyatt Street and found at 14th and Potter Streets around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. The victim was not a student at the university, police …
Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Portion Of Route 291: Police Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Portion Of Route 291: Police
Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Portion Of Route 291: Police A deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a sedan has closed a portion of Route 291 Friday, May 6, authorities said. Officers were called to the multi-vehicle crash near Jeffrey Street and the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester around 7:30 a.m., Chester City Police Captain Matthew Goldschmidt said. One person was killed, and two others were injured, including a baby, Capt. Goldschmidt said. The victims were inside the sedan when it struck the side of a truck exiting the off-ramp and became wedged underneath the trailer. The truck driver escaped uninjured, the police capt…
1 Killed In Shooting Near Widener University: Police 1 Killed In Shooting Near Widener University: Police
1 Killed In Shooting Near Widener University: Police One person was shot and killed near Widener University Thursday, May 5, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of a shooting at 14th and Potter Streets found a male victim with a gunshot wound around 1:20 p.m., Chester City Police Captain Matthew P. Goldschmidt said. The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital, where he died, the captain said. Police say the shots were fired on the 1100 block of Hyatt Street. The victim was not a student at the university, and no arrests have been made, according to Capt. Goldschmidt. This story is developing. Che…
Chester City Market Gunman Arrested: Police Chester City Market Gunman Arrested: Police
Chester City Market Gunman Arrested: Police 8:08 p.m UPDATE: A gunman wanted for killing a shopper at a market in Chester City Wednesday, May 4 has been arrested, police told Daily Voice. ***Original story below*** One person was shot and killed while shopping at a market in Chester City Wednesday, May 4, authorities said. The victim was apparently inside the KNF Market on West 3rd Street when he was shot around 10 a.m., Chester City police said. The shooter has been identified as Muhammad McBride, 18, and an arrest warrant has been issued for him, Chester City Captain Matthew P. Goldschmidt told Daily Voice. The circums…
1 Killed In Double Chester Shooting: Police 1 Killed In Double Chester Shooting: Police
1 Killed In Double Chester Shooting: Police One man was killed and another was injured in a double shooting over the weekend in Chester, authorities said. Responding officers found the two victims on the 1100 block of West Carla's Lane around 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, Chester City police said. Both men were taken to local hospitals by EMS, where one was pronounced dead and the other was listed in stable condition, police said. Their identities and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Chester Police Detective David DeFrank at …
Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police
Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police A four-year-old girl was fatally shot by a two-year-old boy at a gas station in Delaware County Tuesday, April 5, authorities confirmed. The boy was handling a gun inside a vehicle parked at the Eagle Fuel gas station on Kerlin Street in Chester, when he discharged it, striking the young girl around 10:50 a.m., Chester City police said. It was not immediately clear if the girl was inside the same vehicle. People at the scene rushed the girl to a local hospital, where she died, police said. The young girl has yet to be identified, and it was not immediately clear whether or not charges had …
Body Found In Delaware County Park: Police Body Found In Delaware County Park: Police
Body Found In Delaware County Park: Police A body was found in a park in Delaware County on Monday, March 28, authorities said. The discovery was made when Chester City police officers were called to Deshong Park on a report of a human body in a wooded area around 7:15 p.m., they said. Police spotted the unidentified person's remains after being directed to a part of the park near East 11th Street. No further information was released as of Tuesday afternoon.
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 …
DelCo Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Chester City Shooting, Police Say DelCo Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Chester City Shooting, Police Say
DelCo Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Chester City Shooting, Police Say A 40-year-old Delaware County man was charged with attempted murder, among other offenses, in a Chester City shooting, authorities said. Jermear Sudler, of Chester, has been accused of firing the shots that injured a victim near 9th and Tilghman Streets on Tuesday, March 22 around 8:30 a.m., Chester City police said. The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive. Sudler was later identified as the shooter and was arrested in the 100 block of Kerlin Street around 2:30 p.m. that day, police said. Sudler was remanded to George W. Hill Corre…
Police Seek ID For Chester City Carjackers Police Seek ID For Chester City Carjackers
Police Seek ID For Chester City Carjackers Police in Delaware County are seeking the public’s help identifying two men who stole an SUV at gunpoint last month. The pair — pictured above — approached a 60-year-old delivery driver at gunpoint in the 1500 block of Arbor Drive around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, Chester City police said. One of the men demanded the driver's SUV while the other man stood nearby, according to police. The driver complied, and the pair fled in his 2017 Maroon Honda CRV, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Michael Maher at 610-447-8430 or mmaher310@chesterpolice.org
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…
2 Killed In Chester City New Year's Eve Shooting, Police Say 2 Killed In Chester City New Year's Eve Shooting, Police Say
2 Killed In Chester City New Year's Eve Shooting, Police Say Two people were killed in a shooting on New Year's Eve in Chester, authorities said. Officers were initially called around 6:55 p.m. to West 6th Street and Parker Street on a report of a shooting, where they found a man shot dead inside a white sedan, Chester City police said in a Monday news release. The victim was identified as Amaige Merritt, according to police. Police also discovered a second shooting victim at the intersection of  West 7th Street and Parker Street, they said. The man, identified as Tyrhi McCray, was taken to Crozer-Chester Medical Center where he died. Po…
Chester Police Seek Public's Help In Deadly Hit-Run Crash Chester Police Seek Public's Help In Deadly Hit-Run Crash
Chester Police Seek Public's Help In Deadly Hit-Run Crash Police are seeking the public's help identifying a vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred Tuesday in Delaware County. Officers responding to the 2200 block of Wetherill Street at 8:22 p.m. discovered an "older, thin man" lying face down in the roadway, according to Chester City police captain James Chubb. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe the man may have been struck by a vehicle near the 1400 block of Kerlin Street and was dragged to the 2200 block of Wetherill St where he was found. The crash happened sometime between 8:15 p.m. and 8:…
US Marshals Capture Gunman Accused Of Shooting Girl In Philly Suburbs US Marshals Capture Gunman Accused Of Shooting Girl In Philly Suburbs
US Marshals Capture Gunman Accused Of Shooting Girl In Philly Suburbs A Delaware County man wanted on attempted murder charges was captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Chester County, authorities said. Breon Cobb-Cooper, 23, was apprehended on Tuesday in the area of 300 East Marshall Street in West Chester, according to Chester City police. Cobb-Cooper had been wanted for an incident on Sept. 16 in which he is accused of firing shots in the parking lot of Chester Shop & Save on West 9th Street. Officers found multiple shell casings as well as a home, and numerous vehicles that were struck by bullets, police said. While on the scene, offic…
Authorities ID Man Shot, Killed While Driving In Chester City Authorities ID Man Shot, Killed While Driving In Chester City
Authorities ID Man Shot, Killed While Driving In Chester City A 39-year-old man was shot in killed while in an SUV Chester Tuesday, authorities said. Police responded to 10th and Upland streets on reports of a shooting around 5:15 p.m. where they found a light blue SUV with a shattered rear passenger window stopped in the middle of the street, Chester City Police Det. James Chubb said. Shakeem Fearrington was inside of the car with several gunshot wounds in his upper torso, police said. Officers on location rendered aid before paramedics arrived. Fearrington was pronounced dead at the scene by Paramedics from Crozer Chester Medical Center. …
Fairfield County Man Found Dead Inside Mercedes Van Parked Behind Pennsylvania Hotel Fairfield County Man Found Dead Inside Mercedes Van Parked Behind Pennsylvania Hotel
Fairfield County Man Found Dead Inside Mercedes Van Parked Behind Pennsylvania Hotel A 51-year-old Connecticut man was found dead inside of a van parked behind a hotel, authorities said. Police in Delaware County, Pennsylvania were called to the Best Western on Providence Avenue in Chester on Tuesday, April 20 where a member of the military found the body in a Mercedes van parked in a spot reserved for military personnel, Chester City Police Captain James Chubb said. The man was later identified as John Melia, of Stamford, Chubb said. No foul play was suspected, and Melia's body was recovered by the Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
Connecticut Man, 51, Found Dead Inside Van Parked In Pennsylvania Connecticut Man, 51, Found Dead Inside Van Parked In Pennsylvania
Connecticut Man, 51, Found Dead Inside Van Parked In Pennsylvania A 51-year-old Connecticut man was found dead inside of a van in Delaware County, authorities said. Police were called to the Best Western on Providence Avenue Tuesday where a member of the military found a body in a Mercedes van parked in a spot reserved for military personnel, Chester City Police Captain James Chubb said. The man was later identified as John Melia, of Stamford, CT, Chubb said. No foul play was suspected, and Melia's body was recovered by the Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
South Jersey Fugitive Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Captured In Chester, PA South Jersey Fugitive Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Captured In Chester, PA
South Jersey Fugitive Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Captured In Chester, PA A New Jersey fugitive accused of sexually assaulting a minor was captured by law enforcement Monday in Chester, PA, authorities said. An arrest warrant out of Burlington County, NJ was issued for Brandon M. Pelzer, 38, for the sexual assault of a minor between 13 and 16 years old, Chester City police said. Pelzer was found on the 3100 block of West 3rd Street on Monday by a police officer and was taken into custody for processing, authorities said. He was arraigned by District Justice Lee C. Grimes, and his bail was set a $250,000 cash. He was committed to George W. Hill Correctional Faci…