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BolaWrap
The Kennett Square Police Department have implemented a new nonlethal, de-escalation device call the BolaWrap. The BolaWrap is a unique device that has the ability to detain a person, without harm, who is a threat to themselves, officers, or the community.
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David's Drive 831
The Kennett Square Police Department would like to say thank you to Turner family, from David’s Drive 831. David’s Drive 831 is a nonprofit charitable organization located in Coatesville. The organization is dedicated to assisting struggling veterans and people in need. David’s Drive 813 (8-letters 3-words 1 -meaning, “I love you”) was established in the memory of David Turner Jr. who suddenly passed away at 20 years old.
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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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Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free.

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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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October 21, 2021

Bell, Kevis - (5) Counts Forgery and 4 additional charges

District Court 15-3-04 issued an Arrest Warrant for Kevis Bell on October 20, 2021 for the following incident. On September 20, 2021 Officers were dispatched for a report regarding stolen checks. The victim was notified by Upper Chichester Police they had Kevis Bell in custody for an unrelated...

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Charges:

(5) Counts Forgery, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (5) Counts Access Device Fraud, (1) Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Identity Theft

October 19, 2021

Nay, Ryan - (1) Count Burglary and 5 additional charges

District Court 15-3-04 issued an Arrest Warrant on October 19, 2021 for Ryan Nay in relation to the following incident. October 10, 2021 at approximately 4:33AM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a suspicious condition at the Star Gas and Diesel in the 700 Block of W. Cypress Street, Kennett...

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Charges:

(1) Count Burglary, (1) count Criminal Trespass, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Possessing Instruments of Crime, (1) Count Criminal Mischief

October 18, 2021

Operation Safe Stop

National School Bus Safety Week is October 18th – 22nd, 2021, and PennDOT will commence with Operation Safe Stop on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. PennDOT encourages School Districts to participate in continued support to ensure children are transported to and from school safely. Click here to view...

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October 18, 2021

Police Blotter Activity 10/10/21 - 10/16/21

10/10/21 at 4:33AM, Officers were dispatched for a Burglary in the 700 Block of W. Cypress Street. (KS-21-007482). An Arrest Warrant has since been issued in reference to this incident. 10/10/21 at 2:26PM, Officers were dispatched to the 600 Block of Lafayette Street for a report of harassment. (KS...

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October 15, 2021

Juvenile Assaulted at Traffic Light

On October 2, 2021, at approximately 5:26 PM, an assault reportedly took place in the 100 block of South Union Street. The victim, a 17 year old juvenile male, was sitting in his vehicle stopped at the traffic light. The victim reported that the light was green; however, an unknown male was...

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Current

September 28, 2021

Lamar, Albert - (1) count Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspend or Revoked and 2 additional charges

On September 17, 2021 at approximately 10:58AM, Officers were conducting a speed enforcement detail in the 500 Block of E. State Street and observed a Ford work van traveling at a high rate of speed. Subsequently, a traffic stop was initiated in the 100 Block of Race Street, Kennett Square Borough...

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Charges:

(1) count Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspend or Revoked, (1) count Drivers Required to be Licensed, (1) count Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed

September 28, 2021

Johnson, Lasheira - (1) Count DUI - Controlled Substances and 1 additional charge

Lasheira Johnson, 32, of Chester, PA was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses, after Officers were dispatched for a female asleep in a vehicle. The incident occurred on September 17, 2021 at approximately 1:57PM, in the area of W. State Street and S. Mill Road, Kennett Square...

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Charges:

(1) Count DUI - Controlled Substances, (1) count Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended

September 20, 2021

Brown, Carlos - (1) Count Carry Firearm Without a License and 2 additional charges

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Brown, Carlos on Monday September 20th, 2021. Warrant Details Date Issued : Monday August 9th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-15304-CR-0000231-2021 Reference ID : KS-21-004773 Carlos A. Brown, age 22, of...

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Charges:

(1) Count Carry Firearm Without a License, (1) Count Possession of Marijuana, (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

September 20, 2021

Vonhacht, Lindsey - (1) Count Possession of Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

The Kennett Square Police Department arrested Vonhacht, Lindsey on Monday September 20th, 2021. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday August 25th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-15304-CR-0000189-2021 Reference ID : KS-21-000725...

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Charges:

(1) Count Possession of Controlled Substance, (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

September 16, 2021

Dennison, Alonzo - (1) Count False Swearing and 3 additional charges

On September 4, 2021 at approximately 6:54, Officers were dispatched for a one vehicle accident involving damage to a property in the 600 Block of S. Broad Street, Kennett Square Borough. The operator of the vehicle, later identified as Alonzo Dennison, advised Officers he was attempting to avoid a...

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Charges:

(1) Count False Swearing, (1) count Reckless Driving, (1) count Careless Driving, (1) Count False Reports

October 21, 2021

Bell, Kevis - (5) Counts Forgery and 4 additional charges

District Court 15-3-04 issued an Arrest Warrant for Kevis Bell on October 20, 2021 for the following incident. On September 20, 2021 Officers were dispatched for a report regarding stolen checks. The victim was notified by Upper Chichester Police they had Kevis Bell in custody for an unrelated...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(5) Counts Forgery, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (5) Counts Access Device Fraud, (1) Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Identity Theft

October 19, 2021

Nay, Ryan - (1) Count Burglary and 5 additional charges

District Court 15-3-04 issued an Arrest Warrant on October 19, 2021 for Ryan Nay in relation to the following incident. October 10, 2021 at approximately 4:33AM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a suspicious condition at the Star Gas and Diesel in the 700 Block of W. Cypress Street, Kennett...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Burglary, (1) count Criminal Trespass, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count Possessing Instruments of Crime, (1) Count Criminal Mischief

September 28, 2021

Pantoja-Duran, Carlos - (1) Count DUI - BAC .16% or Greater and 5 additional charges

On September 22, 2021 an Arrest Warrant was issued for Carlos Pantoja-Duran after he failed to appear for his preliminary hearing for the following incident. Carlos Pantoja-Duran,25, of Kennett Square was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2004 Honda he was...

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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 Careless Driving, (1) count Restriction on Alcoholic Beverages, (1) count Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended

August 30, 2021

Mangini, Angela - (1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

District Court 15-3-04 issued an Arrest Warrant for Angela Mangini on August 15, 2021 for the following incident. On August 13, 2021 at approximately 5:16PM, Officers were dispatched for an unknown EMS call in the 600 Block of West South Street, Kennett Square Borough. Upon making contact with the...

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Charges:

(1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance, (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

August 24, 2021

Mangini, Angela - (1) Count Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Police Officer and 3 additional charges

On August 15, 2021 at approximately 5:18PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop on a white SUV in the 200 block of South Union Street, Kennett Square Borough. The operator of the vehicle, Angela Mangini, 39, of Kennett Square was stopped due to a known Bench Warrant issued by the Chester County...

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Charges:

(1) Count Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Police Officer, (1) count Reckless Driving, (1) count Careless Driving, (1) count Escape

October 18, 2021

Police Blotter Activity 10/10/21 - 10/16/21

10/10/21 at 4:33AM, Officers were dispatched for a Burglary in the 700 Block of W. Cypress Street. (KS-21-007482). An Arrest Warrant has since been issued in reference to this incident. 10/10/21 at 2:26PM, Officers were dispatched to the 600 Block of Lafayette Street for a report of harassment. (KS...

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October 11, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 10/3/21 - 10/9/21

10/3/21 at 4:25 PM, Officers were dispatched for a missing person report in the 600 Block of Meadow Creek Lane. (KS-21-007316). Later that evening Officers were advised the missing person was located in a hospital. 10/3/21 at 8:13PM, Officers were dispatched for an erratic driver in the area of S...

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October 4, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 9/26/2021 - 10/2/2021

9/26/21 at 8:46PM, Officers were requested to assist Kennett Township Police Department with an intoxicated male involved in a verbal domestic in the area of W. Baltimore Pike and Cedar Springs Road. (KS-21-007173). 9/26/21 at 10:06PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of loud music in the 500...

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September 29, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 9/19/2021 - 9/25/2021

9/19/21 at 6:28PM, Officers were dispatched to Landhope Farms for keys locked in a vehicle. (KS-21-007005). 9/19/21 Officers conducted extra mobile and stationary patrols through the Borough Neighborhoods. (KS-21-007027). 9/19/21 at 11:17PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a suspicious...

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September 20, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 9/12/2021 - 9/18/2021

9/12/21 at 7:46PM, Officers were dispatched for a loitering complaint in the 500 Block of S. Union Street. (KS-21-006852). 9/12/21 at 8:51PM, Officers were dispatched for a physical domestic between two male subjects in the 600 Block of Crossing Court. (KS-21-006854). One subject was transported to...

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October 15, 2021

Juvenile Assaulted at Traffic Light

On October 2, 2021, at approximately 5:26 PM, an assault reportedly took place in the 100 block of South Union Street. The victim, a 17 year old juvenile male, was sitting in his vehicle stopped at the traffic light. The victim reported that the light was green; however, an unknown male was...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

August 31, 2021

Magnolia Street Stabbing Incident

The Kennett Square Police Department is investigating the assault and stabbing incident which occurred last night, August 30, 2021, at approximately 9:15 PM in the 500 Block of Magnolia Street. We also investigated a suspicious vehicle incident last night at approximately 8:15 PM in the 800 block...

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Case Status:

Current

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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Kennett Square Police Department

Case Status:

Current

October 18, 2021

Operation Safe Stop

National School Bus Safety Week is October 18th – 22nd, 2021, and PennDOT will commence with Operation Safe Stop on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. PennDOT encourages School Districts to participate in continued support to ensure children are transported to and from school safely. Click here to view...

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Kennett Square Police Department

October 15, 2021

National Move Over Day!

National Move Over Day, October 16, 2021, is an event when first responders, roadway workers, and communities across the United States promote awareness of Move Over laws . The Move Over Law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area who are unable to safely merge into a lane further...

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September 30, 2021

Shop and Dine on State Street

Kennett Square Borough Council has approved a reoccurring Thursday evening street closure to allow for outdoor dining , live music and extended shopping hours. State Street will be closed from Broad Street to Union Street and Union Street to Center Street from 4:30PM until 10:30PM, starting tonight...

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September 29, 2021

2021 BLUE BEARDS FOR CHARITY

BLUE BEARDS FOR CHARITY The Kennett Square Police Association, which represents the officers of the Kennett Square Police Department, is again participating in Chester County Law Enforcement's efforts to raise money for worthy causes throughout Chester County through our participation in Blue...

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September 16, 2021

BolaWrap

The Kennett Square Police Department have implemented a new nonlethal, de-escalation device call the BolaWrap. The BolaWrap is a unique device that has the ability to detain a person, without harm, who is a threat to themselves, officers, or the community. The Kennett Square Borough Police...

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