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Coffee With A Cop
The Kennett Square Borough Police Department would like to invite the residents of the Borough to Coffee with a Cop on Friday October 1, 2021 from 9AM - 11 AM at Wawa, located at 504 W. Cypress Street, Kennett Square. Come out to support the local Wawa, all while enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation with some of our Officers. We look forward to seeing you there!

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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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September 20, 2021

Coffee With A Cop

The Kennett Square Borough Police Department would like to invite the residents of the Borough to Coffee with a Cop on Friday October 1, 2021 from 9AM - 11 AM at Wawa, located at 504 W. Cypress Street, Kennett Square. Come out to support the local Wawa, all while enjoying a cup of coffee and...

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Kennett Square Police Department

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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Kennett Square Police Department

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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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

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

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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Kennett Square Police Department

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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Kennett Square Police Department

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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Kennett Square Police Department

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

September 15, 2021

Watson, Christian Alexander - 18-2501 (a) Attempt to Commit Criminal Homicide and 12 additional charges

On September 14, 2021, at approximately 4:30PM, Christian Watson, 24, of Kennett Square, was taken into custody for his involvement in the stabbing incident that occurred in the 500 block of Magnolia Street on August 30, 2021. Investigators determined that Watson stabbed a 22 year old male during a...

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Charges:

18-2501 (a) Attempt to Commit Criminal Homicide, 18-2502(a) Attempt to Commit Murder in the First Degree, 18-2702 (a)(1) Aggravated Assault, 18-2702 (a)(4), Aggravated Assault, 18-2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault, 18-2705 Recklessly Endangering Another Person, 18-907(a) Possession of Instrument of Crime, 18-907(b) Possession of Weapon, 18-2709 (a)(1) Harassment, 18-908 (a) Prohibited Offensive Weapons, 18-5503 (a)(1) Disorderly Conduct, 18-5503 (a)(2) Disorderly Conduct

September 14, 2021

Malizia, Charles - (1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2 additional charges

Charles Malizia, 27, of Wilmington, DE, was arrested and charged with violations of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (Act 64), after he was found to be in possession of controlled substances and related paraphernalia, following a pedestrian stop for suspicion of intoxication...

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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

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

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

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

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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Kennett Square Police Department

Charges:

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

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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Kennett Square Police Department

September 13, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 9/5/2021 - 9/11/2021

9/5/21 at 10:39PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of a combative subject in the 100 Block of W. State Street. (KS-21-006695) Two Non-Traffic Citations were issued for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. 9/5/21 at 1:40AM, Officers made contact with three juveniles in the parking...

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September 8, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 8/29/2021 - 9/4/2021

8/28/21 at 9:22PM, Officers assisted Kennett Township Police Department with an erratic driver in the area of E. Cypress Street and S. Walnut Street. (KS-21-006527). 8/28/21 at 1:37AM, Officers made contact with several juveniles walking on S. Washington Street to advise of curfew in the Borough. (...

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August 30, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 8/22/2021 - 8/28/2021

8/22/21 at 9:27PM, Officers were dispatched for a burglary in the 100 Block of S. Union Street. (KS-21-006385). Once on scene all rooms were checked with negative results of any subjects in the building. 8/22/21 at 1:51PM, Officers were dispatched for a report of property damage to a fence in the...

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August 30, 2021

Police Blotter Activity - 8/15/2021 - 8/21/2021

Police Blotter 8/15/21 between 11:00PM and 6:00AM, Officers conducted mobile and stationary patrols throughout the neighborhoods in the Borough. (KS-21-006247). 8/15/21 Officers initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of S. Union Street. (KS-21-006240). The operator of the vehicle currently has a...

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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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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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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

September 20, 2021

Coffee With A Cop

The Kennett Square Borough Police Department would like to invite the residents of the Borough to Coffee with a Cop on Friday October 1, 2021 from 9AM - 11 AM at Wawa, located at 504 W. Cypress Street, Kennett Square. Come out to support the local Wawa, all while enjoying a cup of coffee and...

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Kennett Square Police Department

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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Kennett Square Police Department

August 11, 2021

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...

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Kennett Square Police Department

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 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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