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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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Neighbors App
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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July 28, 2021

Grossglass, Carl - (1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely and 2 additional charges

Carl Grossglass, age 40, of Derwood, MD was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2015 Honda he was operating was stopped for traveling at a high rate of speed with no tail lights on. The incident occurred on July 24, 2021 at 1:47AM, in the 100 Block of West Cypress...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely, (1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater, (1) count Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed

July 27, 2021

Ready ChesCo

ready_chesco.jpg Kennett Square Borough is transitioning from Swift 911 to ReadyChesCo on August 16, 2021. ReadyChesCo is used to notify you during a major crisis or emergency, and delivers important emergency alerts; such as weather, road closures, health or community alerts. You can choose to...

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July 27, 2021

Hilton, David - (1) Count Home Improvement Fraud

On July 16, 2021 a Bench Warrant was issued from District Court 15-4-04 for David Hilton for Failure to Appear in court at his Preliminary Hearing for the following incident: On February 4, 2021 Officers were dispatched for a report in reference to several thefts from a property in the 100 Block of...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Home Improvement Fraud

July 26, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 7/18/2021 - 7/24/2021

Police Blotter 7/18/21 at 7:27PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a fire alarm in the 100 Block South Union Street. (KS-21-005622). Officers evacuated residents and assisted Kennett Fire Company and neighboring Departments on scene. 7/18/21 between 11:30PM and 3:30AM Officers conducted...

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July 26, 2021

Pantoja-Duran, Carlos - (1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater and 4 additional charges

Carlos Pantoja-Duran,25, of Kennett Square was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2004 Honda he was operating was stopped for traveling at a high rate of speed through a parking lot and striking a curb as he exited the parking lot. Upon approaching the vehicle,...

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Charges:

(1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater, (1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely, (1) Count Possession of Marijuana, (1) count Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspend or Revoked, (1) count Restriction on Alcoholic Beverages

July 28, 2021

Grossglass, Carl - (1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely and 2 additional charges

Carl Grossglass, age 40, of Derwood, MD was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2015 Honda he was operating was stopped for traveling at a high rate of speed with no tail lights on. The incident occurred on July 24, 2021 at 1:47AM, in the 100 Block of West Cypress...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely, (1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater, (1) count Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed

July 26, 2021

Pantoja-Duran, Carlos - (1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater and 4 additional charges

Carlos Pantoja-Duran,25, of Kennett Square was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2004 Honda he was operating was stopped for traveling at a high rate of speed through a parking lot and striking a curb as he exited the parking lot. Upon approaching the vehicle,...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater, (1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely, (1) Count Possession of Marijuana, (1) count Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspend or Revoked, (1) count Restriction on Alcoholic Beverages

July 26, 2021

Cassidy, Sarah - (1) Count Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities and 4 additional charges

On January 25, 2021, a fire and explosion event occurred in the Victory Brewing Company and Magnolia Place Apartment building located in the 600 Block of West Cypress Street. On February 4, 2021 the Kennett Square Police Department became aware of possible theft by deception scheme that was...

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Charges:

(1) Count Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, (1) count Theft by Deception, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Criminal use of communication facility

July 15, 2021

Lemus-Rojas, Oscar - (1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely and 2 additional charges

Oscar Lemus-Rojas, 26, of Kennett Square was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses, after a traffic stop was initiated because of heavy front end damage and a missing passenger headlight on the vehicle he was operating. The incident occurred on July 4, 2021 at approximately 2:...

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Charges:

(1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely, (1) Count DUI - BAC .10% - Less Than .16%, (1) Count Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages

July 2, 2021

Parker, Marguerite - (1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely and 2 additional charges

Marguerite Parker, ag 60, of Avondale was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after she struck a parked vehicle. The incident occurred on June 24, 2021, at approximately 8:47PM, in the Liberty Place parking lot, West State Street. Upon making contact with Parker, Officers...

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Charges:

(1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely, (1) Count DUI - BAC .10% - Less Than .16%, (1) count Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended

July 27, 2021

Hilton, David - (1) Count Home Improvement Fraud

On July 16, 2021 a Bench Warrant was issued from District Court 15-4-04 for David Hilton for Failure to Appear in court at his Preliminary Hearing for the following incident: On February 4, 2021 Officers were dispatched for a report in reference to several thefts from a property in the 100 Block of...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Home Improvement Fraud

June 25, 2021

Aspar-Matias, Pablo - (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition and 3 additional charges

On May 15, 2021, at approximately 9:10PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of bad checks at the Mobile Talk located in the 600 Block of South Union Street, Kennett Square Borough. Jose Buitron-Quintino , wrote two fraudulent checks with account number that were not valid and Pablo Aspar-Matias...

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Charges:

(1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Bad Checks, (1) count Theft by Deception

May 24, 2021

Troyer, Jeremy - (1) count Terroristic Threats and 1 additional charge

On May 18, 2021 at approximately 8:44PM, Officers were dispatched for a report regarding Jeremy Troyer, 36, of Atmore, Alabama making terroristic threats against another male through a third party. The incident occurred in the 500 Block of West State Street, Kennett Square Borough. The victim...

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Charges:

(1) count Terroristic Threats, (1) count Harassment

May 19, 2021

Whitehead, Amanada - (1) Count Retail Theft and 1 additional charge

On April 3, 2021 at approximately 12:50PM, Officers were dispatched to Rite Aid in the 100 Block of South Mill Road in reference to a retail theft. The actors fled in a vehicle, which is registered to Amanda Whitehead, 34 of Wilmington, DE, who was also later identified in the surveillance footage...

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Charges:

(1) Count Retail Theft, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property

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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Charges:

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

July 26, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 7/18/2021 - 7/24/2021

Police Blotter 7/18/21 at 7:27PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a fire alarm in the 100 Block South Union Street. (KS-21-005622). Officers evacuated residents and assisted Kennett Fire Company and neighboring Departments on scene. 7/18/21 between 11:30PM and 3:30AM Officers conducted...

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Kennett Square Police Department

July 19, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 7/11/2021 - 7/17/2021

Police Blotter 7/11/21 a 1:44PM, Officers were dispatched for a parking complaint involving a vehicle parked at a stop sign at the intersection of Elm Street and E. Linden Street. (KS-21-005479). Parking ticket was issued for illegal parking. 7/11/21 at 4:27PM, Officers were dispatched to the 400...

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July 14, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 7/4/2021 - 7/10/2021

Police Blotter 7/4/21 at 2:18AM, Officers observed a vehicle driving with heavy front-end damage and missing a headlight. (KS-21-005336). A traffic stop was initiated in the 500 Block of Ridge Avenue, resulting in the operator of the vehicle charged with DUI. 7/4/21 at 6:50PM, Officers were...

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July 13, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 6/27/2021 - 7/3/2021

Police Blotter 6/27/21 at 9:10AM, Officers were dispatched in reference to vandalism in the restrooms at Anson B. Nixon Park. (KS-21-005174). 6/27/21 at 7:07PM, Officers were dispatched for a hit and run accident in the 100 Block of East Maple Street. (KS21-005184). 6/27/21 at 9:33PM, Officers were...

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June 29, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 6/20/2021 - 6/26/2021

Police Blotter 6/20/21 at 5:58PM, Officers were dispatched for a noise complaint in the 700 Block of Center Street. (KS-21-005006). Contact was made with the homeowner and they music was turned down. 6/20/21 from 7:00PM to 7:00AM parking enforcement was conducted in all areas of concern. (KS-21-...

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May 27, 2021

Suspicious Paving Solicitation

On May 26, 2021, it was reported to the Kennett Square Police Department that at approximately 11:45 AM, an unknown male parked his pickup truck in a driveway in the 200 block of Oak Avenue. The male exited his pickup truck and loitered around the back yard and back door to the home for...

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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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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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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

July 27, 2021

Ready ChesCo

ready_chesco.jpg Kennett Square Borough is transitioning from Swift 911 to ReadyChesCo on August 16, 2021. ReadyChesCo is used to notify you during a major crisis or emergency, and delivers important emergency alerts; such as weather, road closures, health or community alerts. You can choose to...

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Kennett Square Police Department

July 22, 2021

Unemployment Fraud Awareness and Reporting Process

The Kennett Square Police Department has recently seen an increase in unemployment fraud reports. These have originated from both the employers here in Kennett Square Borough as well as the victims whose identities were used to make the fraudulent claims. Victims have discovered the fraud when they...

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July 20, 2021

Congratulations!

The Kennett Square Police Department would like to congratulate Lieutenant Kenneth Rongaus on his promotion from Corporal to Lieutenant. Ken began with the Kennett Square Police Department as a part time officer in August of 2006 and was then promoted to full time in May of 2007. During this time...

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July 1, 2021

Fireworks

Since 2018, the Police Department has experienced a drastic increase in the reported amount of fireworks complaints. We believe this to be a direct result of the changes to Pennsylvania State Law making it now legal to for PA Residents to purchase and possess consumer fireworks. We also believe...

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June 25, 2021

Beat the Heat this Summer

Beat the Heat Follow these guidelines to help you beat the heat: Try to stay in air conditioning. Drink plenty of water. Avoid strenuous activity. Stay in the shade as much as possible. Wear loose, light colored clothing. Remember your pets! Provide shade and water. Check on neighbors. Never leave...

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