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Welcome from Chief Schurr
Welcome to the North Coventry Township 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.

Robert A. Schurr, Chief of Police
NCPD OFFICERS DELIVER A BABY GIRL
On June 5, 2019 NCPD Officers Victor Machese and Corporal Paul Holliday responded to Valley View Apartments for an ambulance assist on a maternity call. Upon arrival of Officer Machese and Corporal Holliday the female patient began to go into active labor prior to the arrival of the ambulance crew. Officer Machese and Corporal Holliday assisted the patient in delivering a healthy 5 pound 8 ounce baby girl.
Our Newest Officer Shane Woodrow being sworn in by MDJ John Hipple
On April 22, 2019 Magisterial District Judge John Hipple swore in North Coventrys' newest Officer Shane Woodrow.
Arrests made in North Coventry Homicide
The North Coventry homicide happened on September 24, 2017. The victim was 17-year old David Doyle. The defendants are Ricardo “Hov” Rivera, Jonathan “Chicken Wing” Malave, and Anaye Raggazino.
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medication disposal available
North Coventry Township Police Department in conjunction with the Chester County District Attorney's Office has placed a medication drop-box in the lobby of our police station. This is an easy, convenient way to safely dispose of your unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications. Keep the medications in their original containers and black out personal information, if you choose. No sharps or inhalers can be accepted.
NORTH COVENTRY IS AN ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Since 2008 the North Coventry Township Police Department has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.

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February 26, 2020

HOUSE FIRE

On February 26, 2020 at 0915 hours North Coventry Township Police Department and Norco Fire Department responded to 479 Kline Avenue in North Coventry Township for a report of smoke coming from the roof of the residence. Upon police and fire arrival it was determined that the residence was fully...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

February 19, 2020

Bentz, Michael Allen - (2 counts) (73) 517.8 A2 Home improvement fraud(F3) and 3 additional charges

UPDATE: 02/20/2020 - THIS SUBJECT IS IN CUSTODY The North Coventry Township Police Department is announcing the felony arrest warrant for Michael Allen Bentz of Barto, PA. Bentz represents himself as a registered contractor in Pennsylvania. Bentz entered into an agreement with the victim to...

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Charges:

(2 counts) (73) 517.8 A2 Home improvement fraud(F3), (1 count) Theft by Deception (F-3), (1 count) Access Device Fraud (F-3), (1 count) Theft by unlawful taking (F-3) & Receiving Stolen Property (F-3)

February 18, 2020

Vehicle Vs. Pedestrain

On 2/17/2020 at 1652 hours the North Coventry Twp. Police Dept. responded to the Valley View Apartment Complex located at 610 W. Schuylkill Rd. on the report of a medical emergency. Police were advised on scene, that a pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle. Police found an adult male,...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

February 10, 2020

Attempt to Identify

The North Coventry Township Police Department is requesting the assistance from the public in identifying the pictured male who they are looking to speak to regarding an incident which took place on 02/06/2020. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the picture male is requested to...

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Current

February 7, 2020

Smoyer, Ronald II - (1 count) Public Drunkenness and 1 additional charge

On 02/06/2020 at approximately 0439 hrs. NCPD responded to the area of S. Hanover St. at River Rd., at the request of the Pottstown Police Department on the report of a male stumbling in the street. PPD reported that the male was last seen walking south on S. Hanover St., and requested that the...

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Charges:

(1 count) Public Drunkenness, & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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February 19, 2020

Bentz, Michael Allen - (2 counts) (73) 517.8 A2 Home improvement fraud(F3) and 3 additional charges

UPDATE: 02/20/2020 - THIS SUBJECT IS IN CUSTODY The North Coventry Township Police Department is announcing the felony arrest warrant for Michael Allen Bentz of Barto, PA. Bentz represents himself as a registered contractor in Pennsylvania. Bentz entered into an agreement with the victim to...

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Charges:

(2 counts) (73) 517.8 A2 Home improvement fraud(F3), (1 count) Theft by Deception (F-3), (1 count) Access Device Fraud (F-3), (1 count) Theft by unlawful taking (F-3) & Receiving Stolen Property (F-3)

February 7, 2020

Smoyer, Ronald II - (1 count) Public Drunkenness and 1 additional charge

On 02/06/2020 at approximately 0439 hrs. NCPD responded to the area of S. Hanover St. at River Rd., at the request of the Pottstown Police Department on the report of a male stumbling in the street. PPD reported that the male was last seen walking south on S. Hanover St., and requested that the...

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Charges:

(1 count) Public Drunkenness, & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

February 1, 2020

Smoyer, Ronald Lee II - Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia

The North Coventry Twp. Police arrested Ronald Lee Smoyer II, age 45 of Pottstown for possession of drug paraphernalia. Police responded to the food court of the Coventry Mall for a male that was yelling and screaming. Police arrived and found that the male had fled into the Mall. Police located...

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Charges:

Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia

January 26, 2020

Densmore, Tracey - (1) count of Simple Assault (1) count of Harassment

On 01/20/2020 at approximately 0326 hours the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the report of a domestic disturbance in the 1500 Block of Unionville Road. Through investigation it was determined Tracy Densmore, 34 YOA, from North Coventry, physically assaulted another family...

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Charges:

(1) count of Simple Assault (1) count of Harassment

January 26, 2020

McCracken, Jaylynn Simone - (1 count) Theft by Deception (M1)

On 1/12/2020, the North Coventry Township Police Department arrested Jaylynn McCracken, 21 YOA of Gilbertsville, for a theft and related charges. On 1/7/2020, Gabe’s security staff advised NCPD that they observed McCracken conducting several fraudulent returns while at work. The staff advised that...

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Charges:

(1 count) Theft by Deception (M1)

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December 5, 2019

Sweeny, Nicholas - (1) Count Indirect Criminal Contempt (Protection From Abuse Order Violation)

The North Coventry Township Police Department hold a warrant for violating a PFA order for Nicholas Sweeny of Norristown. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sweeny is requested to contact NCPD.

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Charges:

(1) Count Indirect Criminal Contempt (Protection From Abuse Order Violation)

December 5, 2019

Sweeny, Nicholas - 1 Count Harrassment

The North Coventry Township Police Department holds a warrant for Nicholas Sweeny from Norristown for Harassment. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nicholas Sweeny, please contact NCPD.

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Charges:

1 Count Harrassment

September 12, 2019

Hataloski-Edwards, Andrew - (1) Retail Theft (M2)

The North Coventry Township Police Department has an Arrest Warrant for Andrew Hataloski-Edwards for RETAIL THEFT. Police investigated a theft at Boscov's where Hataloski-Edwards selected merchandise and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The value of the merchandise was $172.00...

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Charges:

(1) Retail Theft (M2)

August 4, 2019

Sweeny, Nicholas - (23)6114(A)Contempt For Violation Of Order Or Agreement(PFA)

The North Coventry Township Police Department has an active arrest warrant for Nicholas Sweeny, age 32 of Pottstown, for violating a Protection from Abuse Order. Anyone with information of Sweeny's whereabouts is requested to contact the North Coventry Township Police Department.

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Charges:

(23)6114(A)Contempt For Violation Of Order Or Agreement(PFA)

January 9, 2019

Ziemba, John A - (1 Count Theft By Unlawful Taking (M1)

The North Coventry Township Police Department holds a Fugitive Arrest Warrant for John Andrew Ziemba, for theft by unlawful taking, movable property and receiving stolen property. Anyone with information of Ziemba's whereabouts is requested to contact the North Coventry Township Police Department.

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Charges:

(1 Count Theft By Unlawful Taking (M1)

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February 26, 2020

HOUSE FIRE

On February 26, 2020 at 0915 hours North Coventry Township Police Department and Norco Fire Department responded to 479 Kline Avenue in North Coventry Township for a report of smoke coming from the roof of the residence. Upon police and fire arrival it was determined that the residence was fully...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

February 18, 2020

Vehicle Vs. Pedestrain

On 2/17/2020 at 1652 hours the North Coventry Twp. Police Dept. responded to the Valley View Apartment Complex located at 610 W. Schuylkill Rd. on the report of a medical emergency. Police were advised on scene, that a pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle. Police found an adult male,...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

January 20, 2020

Two vehicle crash

On 1/15/2020 at 0605 hrs., NCPD responded to 1661 S. Hanover St. (AKA US Route 100) on the report of a tractor trailer crash into a barn. Upon police arrival it was found that this was a two vehicle crash and that the tractor trailer had struck the barn after first striking another vehicle. Police...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

January 13, 2020

TWO VEHICLE CRASH

On January 13, 2020 at about 1532 hours, the North Coventry Police Department responded to 685 S. Hanover St. for a two vehicle crash. Unit #1, a gray Hyundai Elantra, was operated by Katie Schmerse. Unit #2, a gray Toyota Highlander, was driven by Annette Lemma. It was determined that Unit #1 was...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 24, 2019

Two Vehicle Crash

On December 23, 2019 at about 1531 hours, the North Coventry Police Department responded to the intersection of Rt. 724 and Rt. 100 for a two vehicle crash. Unit 1, a silver Chevy Silverado, was operated by Jonathan Strong. Unit 2, a white ISUZU box truck, was driven by Ronald Smith. It was...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

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February 10, 2020

Attempt to Identify

The North Coventry Township Police Department is requesting the assistance from the public in identifying the pictured male who they are looking to speak to regarding an incident which took place on 02/06/2020. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the picture male is requested to...

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Case Status:

Current

February 4, 2020

Suspicious Activity

The police took a report of suspicious activity which occurred on Sunday night- Monday morning (February 2-3, 2020) and Monday night - Tuesday morning (February 3-4, 2020) in area of 234 E. Urner Street. The actor attempted to push open different windows at the apartment building. On Monday morning...

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January 30, 2020

Theft from the Kohl's Department Store

On 01/30/2020 at approximately 1750 hours, the North Coventry Police responded to the Kohl's Department Store at the Coventry Mall for a retail theft. Police observed a male suspect on video, enter the Men's Athletic Department of Kohl's and select multiple items of clothing. Loss Prevention...

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Current

January 25, 2020

One vehicle crash

On January 25, 2020 at about 1409 hours, the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the area of the 1200 block of Sheep Hill Road for a serious crash involving one vehicle into a tree. The Norco Fire Company and Goodwill Ambulance also responded to the scene. Upon arrival, the...

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December 18, 2019

Hit and Run Crash

The North Coventry Township Police Department is investigating a hit and run crash, which occurred in the area of the Rt. 422 exit ramp to S. Hanover Street. An unknown vehicle stuck a stop sign located at the bottom of the ramp. Anyone with information on the striking vehicle is requested to...

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Current

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September 6, 2018

August 2018 Monthly Report

The August Monthly report is now available for review under the Reports tab.

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October 26, 2017

NO SHAVE NOVEMBER FUNDRAISER RAISES OVER $2,500.00 for ST. JUDES CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Please excuse our appearance! Some of North Coventry Township Police Department’s finest will be showing some facial hair to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. These officers have decided to show their support for these heroes who are fighting hard in their battles against...

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October 25, 2017

SAVING LIVES CAMPAIGN

SAVING LIVES CAMPAIGN NORTH COVENTRY FIRE COMPANY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOWE’S, FIRST ALERT, AND THE NORTH COVENTRY TOWNSHIP FIRE MARSHAL Every year, thousands of people die in house fires. Just this year alone, there have been over 1,500 people killed in house fires, with 77 of them in Pennsylvania...

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August 3, 2017

AGRESSIVE DRIVING ENFORCEMENT ROUTE 422

The North Coventry Township Police Department conducted an aggressive driving detail on Route 422 during the evening hours of August 2, 2017.This detail was part of the Chester County Highway Safety Project and was paid for with grant funding. During the four hour detail North Coventry Officers...

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March 22, 2017

Burglary

On March 21, 2017 at 1500 hours, the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the 800 block of E. Cedarville Road for a discovered burglary. Police were advised that sometime between 0900 and 1000 hours this date, someone entered the residence through an unlocked rear door and took...

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