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Welcome to Kennett Square Police Department
Welcome to Kennett Square Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

William T. Holdsworth, Chief of Police

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Our police department is excited to be joining the Neighbors by Ring app in efforts to reduce crime in our Community. We will use this app alongside our Crimewatch and will allow the Kennett Square Police to inform the community of real-time crime and safety events so you can always stay informed.
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Theft from Vehicles
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - THEFT FROM VEHICLES

As the weather begins to warm up, the Borough historically experiences an elevated number of thefts from motor vehicles. We have begun to see this trend and due to COVID-19 work and school restrictions, many people are home and idle. This presents an opportunity for idle would be criminals to commit these thefts, but it also presents the opportunity for those being home to see out of ordinary behavior.
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Phone Fraud Prevention
HAVE YOU RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM SOMEONE DEMANDING PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE?

THIS IS A SCAM
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May 10, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 5/2/2021 - 5/8/2021

Police Blotter 5/2/21 at 9:49AM, Officers were dispatched for a report in reference to a Civil Dispute in the 100 Block of West State Street. (KS-21-003603). 5/2/21 at 5:15PM, Officers were dispatched for an erratic driver. (KS-21-003615). Reporting Person indicated there were loud cars racing down...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

May 7, 2021

Barksdale, Amy - (1) Count Forgery and 1 additional charge

Amy BARKSDALE, 33, of Kennett Square was charged with Forgery and Bad Checks on April 18, 2021 after she cashed a fraudulent check in the amount of $500 at Carlos Tienda Mexicana, located in the 600 Block of South Union Street, Kennett Square Borough. The check was returned for insufficient funds...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Forgery, (1) count Bad Checks

May 7, 2021

Thompson, Deanna - (1) Count Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities and 3 additional charges

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Thompson, Deanna on Thursday May 6th, 2021. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-15304-AW-0000360-2020 Reference ID : KS-19-006091...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) Count Access Device Fraud

May 5, 2021

Wisniewski, Michelle - (1) count Habitual Offenders

On January 6, 2021 at approximately 9:46PM, Officers were conducting a speed enforcement detail in the 600 Block of West State Street. Officers observed a vehicle traveling Westbound at a high rate of speed, 44.536 mph, in a posted 25 mph zone. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 900 Block of...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Habitual Offenders

May 4, 2021

Minniti, Michele - (18)3921(A)Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition (1 Count) and 2 additional charges

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Minniti, Michele on Friday, April 30, 2021 with the assistance of South Coatesville Police Department. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Monday April 19th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(18)3921(A)Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition (1 Count), (18)3925(A)Receiving Stolen Property (1 Count), (18)3928(A) Unauthorized Use of Motor/Other Vehicles (1 Count)

May 4, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 4/25/2021 - 5/1/2021

Police Blotter 4/25/21 between 11:30PM and 3:30AM Officers conducted mobile and stationary patrols in Stenning Hills where no suspicious activity was observed. (KS-21-003409). 4/25/21 at 12:20AM, Officers were dispatched for an unknown police nature in the 300 Block of East Linden Street. After...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

April 27, 2021

Stefan Jr., Gregory - (1) Count Deceptive or Fraudulent Business Practices and 1 additional charge

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Stefan Jr., Gregory on January 31, 2021. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Thursday January 21st, 2021 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-15304-CR-0000015-2021 Reference ID : KS-20-010207 On...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Deceptive or Fraudulent Business Practices, (1) count Theft by Deception

April 27, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 4/18/2021 - 4/24/2021

police_blotter.jpg 4/18/21 at 12:44AM, an Officer was dispatched to assist Kennett Township Police Department with a domestic in the 700 Block of Millers Hill. (KS-21-003194). 4/19/21 at 11:13AM, Officers were dispatched to station for a female with a disabled vehicle. (KS-21-003227). 4/19/21 at 11...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

April 26, 2021

Lemus-Gaytan, Jesus - (1 count) Possession of Marijuana and 1 additional charge

April 14, 2021 at approximately 10:29PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a well-bring check in the area of Ridge Avenue, Kennett Square Borough. Once on scene, Officers observed multiple individuals arguing in front of a residence. Officers conducted separate field interviews with all...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Possession of Marijuana, (1 count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

April 26, 2021

Cuevas-Matos, Jonathan Anthony - (1 Count) Indirect Criminal Contempt of Court

Jonathan Cuevas-Matos, 29, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with Indirect Criminal Contempt for Court after he violated the terms of a Protection From Abuse order. The incident occurred on April 17, 2021, at approximately 9:47AM, in the 500 Block of D Street, Kennett Square Borough...

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Charges:

(1 Count) Indirect Criminal Contempt of Court

May 7, 2021

Thompson, Deanna - (1) Count Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities and 3 additional charges

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Thompson, Deanna on Thursday May 6th, 2021. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-15304-AW-0000360-2020 Reference ID : KS-19-006091...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) Count Access Device Fraud

May 5, 2021

Wisniewski, Michelle - (1) count Habitual Offenders

On January 6, 2021 at approximately 9:46PM, Officers were conducting a speed enforcement detail in the 600 Block of West State Street. Officers observed a vehicle traveling Westbound at a high rate of speed, 44.536 mph, in a posted 25 mph zone. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 900 Block of...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Habitual Offenders

May 4, 2021

Minniti, Michele - (18)3921(A)Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition (1 Count) and 2 additional charges

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Minniti, Michele on Friday, April 30, 2021 with the assistance of South Coatesville Police Department. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Monday April 19th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(18)3921(A)Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition (1 Count), (18)3925(A)Receiving Stolen Property (1 Count), (18)3928(A) Unauthorized Use of Motor/Other Vehicles (1 Count)

April 27, 2021

Stefan Jr., Gregory - (1) Count Deceptive or Fraudulent Business Practices and 1 additional charge

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Stefan Jr., Gregory on January 31, 2021. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Thursday January 21st, 2021 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-15304-CR-0000015-2021 Reference ID : KS-20-010207 On...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Deceptive or Fraudulent Business Practices, (1) count Theft by Deception

April 26, 2021

Lemus-Gaytan, Jesus - (1 count) Possession of Marijuana and 1 additional charge

April 14, 2021 at approximately 10:29PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a well-bring check in the area of Ridge Avenue, Kennett Square Borough. Once on scene, Officers observed multiple individuals arguing in front of a residence. Officers conducted separate field interviews with all...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Possession of Marijuana, (1 count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

April 26, 2021

Cuevas-Matos, Jonathan Anthony - (1 Count) Indirect Criminal Contempt of Court

Jonathan Cuevas-Matos, 29, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with Indirect Criminal Contempt for Court after he violated the terms of a Protection From Abuse order. The incident occurred on April 17, 2021, at approximately 9:47AM, in the 500 Block of D Street, Kennett Square Borough...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1 Count) Indirect Criminal Contempt of Court

April 22, 2021

Sanchez-Franco, Christian - (18) 2702 (A)(2) Aggravated Assault (3 Counts) and 9 additional charges

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Sanchez-Franco, Christian, on Thursday, April 15, 2021, after the vehicle he was operating was involved in a vehicle pursuit involving Delaware State Police. The vehicle pursuit ended in an accident at the intersection of Newark Road and Broad Run Road...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(18) 2702 (A)(2) Aggravated Assault (3 Counts), (18) 2702 (A)( 4) Aggravated Assault (3 Counts, (18) 6106 (A)(1) Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License, (18) 2707.1 Discharge of a Firearm Into Occupied Structure, (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats, 6110.1(c) Possession of firearm by minor, (18)0907(B)Possessing Instruments of Crime, (18) 2705 - Recklessly Endangering Another (3 Counts), (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault (3 counts), (18) 2709 (a)(4) Harassment

April 22, 2021

Castano-Castaneda, Ivaan - (18) 2702 (A)(2) Aggravated Assault (3 Counts) and 9 additional charges

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Castano-Castaneda, Ivaan on Thursday, April 15, 2021, after the vehicle he was a passenger in was involved in a vehicle pursuit involving Delaware State Police. The vehicle pursuit ended in an accident at the intersection of Newark Road and Broad Run...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(18) 2702 (A)(2) Aggravated Assault (3 Counts), (18) 2702 (A)( 4) Aggravated Assault (3 Counts, (18) 6106 (A)(1) Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License, (18) 2707.1 Discharge of a Firearm Into Occupied Structure, (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats, 6110.1(c) Possession of firearm by minor, (18)0907(B)Possessing Instruments of Crime, (18) 2705 - Recklessly Endangering Another (3 Counts), (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault (3 counts), (18) 2709 (a)(4) Harassment

April 12, 2021

Cornelious, Ivin - (3) Counts Robbery and 3 additional charges

On March 5, 2020 at 8:29AM Officers were dispatched for a robbery which occurred at the S&T Bank, in the 200 block of East Cypress Street, Kennett Square Borough. A male suspect walked in, jumped over the counter and demanded the tellers turn over the money in their drawers. The male subject...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(3) Counts Robbery, (1) Count Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition

March 25, 2021

Juvenile, Male - (1) count Simple Assault and 2 additional charges

A male, juvenile was charged with Simple Assault, Harassment and Disorderly Conduct following an altercation, during which he allegedly struck a female subject in the face causing a small laceration on her cheek. The incident occurred on March 13, 2021 at approximately 12:42PM, in the 500 Block of...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Simple Assault, (1) count Harassment, (1) count Disorderly Conduct

May 7, 2021

Barksdale, Amy - (1) Count Forgery and 1 additional charge

Amy BARKSDALE, 33, of Kennett Square was charged with Forgery and Bad Checks on April 18, 2021 after she cashed a fraudulent check in the amount of $500 at Carlos Tienda Mexicana, located in the 600 Block of South Union Street, Kennett Square Borough. The check was returned for insufficient funds...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Forgery, (1) count Bad Checks

April 19, 2021

Smith, Shaheed - (18)3701(A)(1)(II) Robbery (1 Count) and 7 additional charges

On January 6, 2021 at 1:20AM Officers were dispatched for an armed Robbery in the 300 Block of Juniper Street, Kennett Square Borough. Chester County Police Radio dispatched for a Nissan SUV, which had been stolen at gun point. Later that day, KSPD was notified by Wilmington Police Department they...

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Charges:

(18)3701(A)(1)(II) Robbery (1 Count), (18)3701(A)(1)(IV) Robbery-Inflict Threat Immediate Bodily Injury (1 Count), (18)3701(A)(1)(V) Robbery (1 Count), (18)3702 Robbery of Motor Vehicle (1 Count), (18)2701(A)(1)Simple assault (1 Count), (18)2705 Recklessly Endangering Another Person (1 Count), (18)3921(A)Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition (1 Count), (18)3925(A)Receiving Stolen Property (1 Count)

April 12, 2021

Gordon, Jovone Larome - (3) Count Robbery and 3 additional charges

On March 5, 2020 at 8:29AM Officers were dispatched for a robbery which occurred at the S&T Bank, in the 200 block of East Cypress Street, Kennett Square Borough. A male suspect walked in, jumped over the counter and demanded the tellers turn over the money in their drawers. The male subject...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(3) Count Robbery, (1)Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (2) counts Receiving Stolen Property, (1) Count Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

March 17, 2021

Brown, Josiah - (1) Count Corruption of Minors and 3 additional charges

On November 1, 2020 at approximately 5:43AM Officers were dispatched for a motor vehicle theft in the 300 Block of Marshall Street, Kennett Square Borough. There were multiple vehicles that were gone through and one which was stolen. Officers were able to lift fingerprints off of the vehicles and...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Corruption of Minors, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Loitering and Prowling at Night, (1) Count Theft from a Motor Vehicle

March 10, 2021

Brown, Josiah - (1) Count Corruption of Minors and 3 additional charges

On November 30, 2020, Officers were dispatched for a multiple vehicle break in report in the 700 Block of Lafayette Street, Kennett Square Borough. There were a total of seven vehicles broken into and the only thing missing was a bag of clothing from one vehicle. Officers were able to obtain...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Corruption of Minors, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) Count Loitering and prowling at night time, (1) Count The from a Motor Vehicle

March 8, 2021

Martinez-Cruz, German - (1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater and 2 additional charges

An Arrest Warrant was issued for German Martinez-Cruz on February 24, 2021 when he failed to show for his preliminary hearing regarding the following incident. German Martinez-Cruz, 20, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses, after he was involved in a hit...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater, (1) count Reckless Driving, (1) count Drivers Required to be Licensed

December 4, 2020

Mondragon-Gonzalez, Fabian - (1) Charge Indecent Assault and 4 additional charges

Fabian Mondragon-Gonzalez, 27, of Kennett Square was charged with Indecent Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child, Corruption of Minors and related offenses on November 9, 2020 at approximately 11:56AM. These charges are the result of an investigation involving Mondragon-Gonzalez having...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Charge Indecent Assault, (1) Charge Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child, (1) Count Corruption of Minors, (1) Count Unlawful Contact with Minor, (1) count Endangering Welfare of Children

October 28, 2020

Guzman-Silva, Manuel - (1) Count DUI - Controlled Substances

On October 23, 2020 an Arrest Warrant was issued for Manuel Guzman-Silva on charges of Driving Under the Influence of Controlled Substances, after failing to appear for the scheduled Preliminary Hearing. On August 5, 2020, Officers responded to a call in reference to a traffic hazard in the roadway...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count DUI - Controlled Substances

May 4, 2020

Bennett, Trevor - (1) count Simple Assault and 3 additional charges

On April 25, 2020 an Arrest Warrant was issued for Trevor Bennett on charges of Simple Assault, Harassment, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Mischief. Trever Bennett, 19, of Kennett Square was charged with Simple Assault, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and other related charges after...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Simple Assault, (1) count Harassment, (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, (1) Count Criminal Mischief

November 18, 2019

Ramirez-Vazquez, Jorge - DUI- Incapable of safe driving and 4 additional charges

Jorge Ramirez-Vasquez is currently wanted on DUI and related traffic charges after an incident which occurred November 2, 2019 at approximately 6:25 PM. Jorge Ramirez-Vasquez, age 31, of Avondale was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses, after he struck another vehicle in the...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

DUI- Incapable of safe driving, (1 count) Recklessly Endangering Another Person, (1) Count Driver Required to be Licensed, (1) Count- Accident Involving Damage Attended Vehicle or Property, (1) Count Accident involving personal injury

May 10, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 5/2/2021 - 5/8/2021

Police Blotter 5/2/21 at 9:49AM, Officers were dispatched for a report in reference to a Civil Dispute in the 100 Block of West State Street. (KS-21-003603). 5/2/21 at 5:15PM, Officers were dispatched for an erratic driver. (KS-21-003615). Reporting Person indicated there were loud cars racing down...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

May 4, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 4/25/2021 - 5/1/2021

Police Blotter 4/25/21 between 11:30PM and 3:30AM Officers conducted mobile and stationary patrols in Stenning Hills where no suspicious activity was observed. (KS-21-003409). 4/25/21 at 12:20AM, Officers were dispatched for an unknown police nature in the 300 Block of East Linden Street. After...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

April 27, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 4/18/2021 - 4/24/2021

police_blotter.jpg 4/18/21 at 12:44AM, an Officer was dispatched to assist Kennett Township Police Department with a domestic in the 700 Block of Millers Hill. (KS-21-003194). 4/19/21 at 11:13AM, Officers were dispatched to station for a female with a disabled vehicle. (KS-21-003227). 4/19/21 at 11...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

April 20, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 4/11/2021 -4/17/2021

police_blotter.jpg 4/11/21 at 11:25AM, Officers were dispatched for a lost Apple Watch in the 100 Block of East Maple Alley. (KS-21-003006). 4/11/21 at 10:28PM, Officers assisted Kennett Township Police Department on a physical domestic in the 100 Block of New Granite Way. (KS-21-003013). 4/11/21...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

April 13, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 4/4/2021 -4/10/2021

police_blotter.jpg 4/4/21 at 8:43PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a disturbance in the 700 Block of Lafayette Street. (KS-21-002827). Once on scene Officers saw no sign of a disturbance or the vehicles which were mentioned in the initial report. 4/4/21 at 9:49PM, Officers discovered...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

April 5, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 3/28/2021 -4/3/2021

police_blotter.jpg 3/28/21 at 1:24PM, Officers were dispatched for keys locked in a running vehicle in the 100 Block of West State Street. (KS-21-002636). 3/28/21at 9:57PM, Officers were dispatched for a theft report in the 200 Block of South Union Street. (KS-21-002641). Neighborhood interviews...

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March 29, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 3/21/2021 - 3/27/2021

police_blotter.jpg 3/21/21 between 11:30PM and 3:30AM Officers conducted mobile and stationary patrols in Stenning Hills. No suspicious vehicles or pedestrians were observed. (KS-21-002448). 3/21/21 at 9:20AM, Officers were dispatched for a report in reference to a damaged vehicle in the 700 Block...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

March 22, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 3/7/2021 - 3/20/2021

3/14/21 at 3:51PM, Officers were dispatched for a burning complaint in the 400 Block of Sycamore Alley. (KS-21-002231). Fire was contained in a container which was enclosed on all sides. Kennett Fire Company extinguished fire due to windy weather conditions. 3/14/21 at 3:25AM, Officers were...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

March 15, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 3/7/2021 - 3/13/2021

3/7/21 at 7:13PM, Officers were dispatched for 6-7 vehicles with loud mufflers driving around in the area of East Cypress and South Walnut Streets. (KS-21-002024). 3/7/21 at 9:11PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of vehicles with load exhausts in the area of South Union and West South...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

March 10, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 2/28/2021 - 3/6/2021

3/2/21 at 12:10PM, Officers responded to a report of identity theft which occurred in the 300 Block of Marshall Street (KS-21-001862). 3/3/21 at 8:24PM, Officers were dispatched for a verbal domestic. (KS-21-001919). 3/3/21 between 11:30PM and 3:30AM Officers conducted mobile and stationary patrols...

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Kennett Square Police Department

April 14, 2021

Shooting of Firearm Into Occupied Residence: KS-21-002975

Aggravated Assault, 400 Block Birch Street - On April 10, 2021 at 1:30 AM, the Kennett Square Police Department responded to incident involving a shooting into an occupied residence. Through investigation two subjects have been identified and arrests warrants have been issued for both. Subject 1,...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

February 22, 2021

Vehicle Theft and Shooting Investigation

On February 22, 2021, at approximately 3:15 AM, patrol officers responded to the area of West South Street and Lafayette Street for the report of shots heard. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting party. It was discovered that the shots fired physically struck the victim’s residence. An...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

February 12, 2021

Mail Theft - Attempt to Identify

On February 4, 2021, it was reported to KSPD that an unknown subject stole mail from 215 S Garfield Street. The victim provided video surveillance of the suspect committing the crime. He appears to be a white/non-Hispanic/male in his mid to late 40s. He is wearing a beanie style hat and has darker...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

February 9, 2021

Magnolia Place Donation and Fundraising Fraud

On January 25, 2021, there was a fire and explosion event that occurred in the Victory Brewing Company Brew Pub and Magnolia Place Apartment building located at 650 West Cypress Street, Kennett Square Borough. On February 4, 2021, the Kennett Square Police Department became aware of a possible...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

September 2, 2020

Landhope Farms Charity Collection Bin Theft

Due to an overwhelming response by our community, the suspect in this incident has been identified. KSPD thanks all that have assisted with this investigation. On September 1, 2020, it was reported to the Kennett Square Police Department that an unknown person stole the Charity Collection Bin from...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

March 6, 2020

Bank Robbery

On March 5, 2020 at 8:29 am the Kennett Square Police Department was dispatched to a robbery which occurred at S&T Bank in the 200 block of East Cypress Street. The bank was immediately secured by responding patrol officers. Kennett Square Police Department Detectives and Command Staff...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

December 10, 2019

Hit and Run KS-19-008489

KS-19-008489 Video of KS-19-008489 The Kennett Square Police Department is requesting assistance with identifying the pictured individuals who were parked in front of Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen on December 7, 2019 at approximately 0236 hours. The driver appears to be a female wearing a red coat with...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

October 11, 2019

Recovered Stolen Property

On October 11, 2019, at approximately 3:00AM patrol officers stopped a suspect for public intoxication. During the interaction with the subject, numerous items were recovered from the suspect's person consistent with items stolen from vehicles. The items were seized and the incident is under...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

August 30, 2019

Stolen Jewelry

The Kennett Square Police Department recently executed a search warrant where numerous amounts of stolen property and jewelry were recovered. These items were likely stolen from vehicles at some point during 2019. The pictured ring with initials engraved on the front was recovered and does not...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Prior

May 24, 2019

Kennett High School Bomb Threat Incidents, Investigation and Arrest

On April 12, 2019, Kennett High School officials made School Resource Officer Jeremiah Boyer aware of a bomb threat which had been discovered. The threat was discovered in the boy's bathroom located in the main part of the high school. The criminal investigations division responded and evaluated...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

April 12, 2021

Police Department Lobby Is Open Again / El Vestíbulo del Departamento de Policía está abierto de Nuevo

The Lobby to the Police Department is once again open to the public starting today, Monday, April 12, 2021 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Everyone entering the Police Department is required to wear a mask and those requiring contact or services from an officer in the lobby will need to have a temperature...

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March 30, 2021

COVID Vaccine Clinic for Borough and Township Residents Saturday April 3rd from 9am - 12pm Please Register

Hi all, This Saturday 9-12 at. Kennett fire and EMS we will have a COVID vaccine clinic for Borough and Township residents. Our new State Rep Craig Williams and I are coordinating this. Rep Williams office is handling the registration and eligibility. I am handling the clinic itself and staffing it...

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March 1, 2021

Scholarship for Act 120 Certification Municipal Police Academy / Beca para Certificación Ley 120 Academia de Policía Municipal

Toward diversifying the law enforcement profession of Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Committee for PA Act 120 Certification Scholarship, together with the financial support of The Lasko Family Foundation and administrative support of JusticeRain INC, will award two scholarships for the full-time...

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Kennett Square Police Department

February 17, 2021

Snow Emergency Declaration / Declaración de emergencia por nieve

A winter storm is expected to impact the area beginning early Thursday 2/18 in the early morning hours. The storm duration is expected to potentially last into Friday. Due to the impending storm a snow emergency is being declared for Kennett Square Borough effective at 6:00 am on Thursday morning 2...

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February 17, 2021

School Bus Safety

Since school has been back in session, there has been a high volume of reports regarding cars running school bus red lights. As a reminder: Motorists must stop at least ten feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Motorists must stop when they are...

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Kennett Square Police Department

February 17, 2021

Winter Weather Reminders

SNOW EMERGENCY & WINTER WARNING ROUTES The following information pertains to the locations and rules for the Snow Emergency and Winter Warning Routes. Please make sure that vehicles are removed from the roadways as per the ordinance requirements listed below and remember that winter warnings...

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Kennett Square Police Department

February 16, 2021

Health and Safety Equipment

KSPD recently was granted several pieces of equipment that will assist us in taking health and safety measures as we continue to endure the COVID-19 pandemic and in the future. Through a law enforcement grant obtained by the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, KSPD received an...

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Kennett Square Police Department

February 10, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 1/31/2021 to 2/6/2021

January 31, 2021 to February 6, 2021 2/4/21 at 7:06AM, Officers dispatched for a report regarding theft of mail in the 200 Block of S. Garfield Street. (KS-21-001056). 2/4/21 at 12:36PM, Officers dispatched for a civil case involving the theft of a cat in the 200 Block of S. Walnut Street. (KS-21-...

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Kennett Square Police Department

February 2, 2021

Closed February 2

The Kennett Square Police Department's main offices will be closed Tuesday, February 2, 2021, and our administrative staff will be working remotely due to the inclement weather. Patrol officers are on duty and available if needed via the normal dispatch contacts by using 911 for emergencies and 610...

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Kennett Square Police Department

January 29, 2021

Winter Weather Advisory - Sunday 1/31/21 through Tuesday 2/2/21 / Aviso de clima invernal: domingo 31/01/21 hasta martes 2/2/21

The Kennett Square Police Department is asking all of our residents and businesses to be prepared for the possibility of Winter Weather and Snow in the coming days. The below link contains the winter warning and snow emergency route information and locations. For reference, a winter warning is in...

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Kennett Square Police Department

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