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Welcome to North Coventry Police Department
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.

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Master Police Officer C. Matthew Deichert promoted to Chief by the North Coventry Township Board of Supervisors
The North Coventry Township Board of Supervisors were pleased to announce C. Matthew Deichert as the new chief of the police department. Chief Deichert pledged the oath of office before Magisterial District Justice John A. Hipple at the Board’s monthly meeting held on February 8, 2021.
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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.
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Our Newest Officer Andrew Templin being sworn in by MDJ John Hipple
On April 27, 2020 Magisterial District Judge John Hipple swore in North Coventrys' newest Officer Andrew Templin. Welcome aboard Ofc Templin.

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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.

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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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January 24, 2021

leffler, david thomas - 1 count possession of a controlled substance and 3 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia

Officers from the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the parking lot of Kenilworth Park for the report of a suspicious vehicle. It was reported that the occupants of the vehicle were possibly involved in drug activity. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the occupants and...

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Charges:

1 count possession of a controlled substance and 3 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia

January 22, 2021

James, Kier - (1 counts) Receiving Stolen Property (F3); (1count Theft by Unlawful Taking;(1 count) Possession of Marijuana...

On 01/21/2021 the North Coventry Township Police Department arrested Kier James, age 23, of Philadelphia, for receiving stolen property and other charges. The arrest was made after the police conducted a traffic stop on a silver Hyundai Elantra that was reported stolen out of Philadelphia . Police...

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Charges:

(1 counts) Receiving Stolen Property (F3); (1count Theft by Unlawful Taking;(1 count) Possession of Marijuana;(1 count) Driving without a license

January 22, 2021

Stolen Motorized Bicycle

The North Coventry Township Police Department is investigating the theft of a motorized bicycle from the Valley View Apartments. A black and white Jamis Trail X bicycle customized with a motor, was stolen from 602 W. Schuylkill Road between October 2020 and January 17, 2021. The image displayed is...

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January 3, 2021

Motor Vehicle Theft

The North Coventry Township Police Department is investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from the Valley View Apartments. A black Hyundai Sonata, bearing PA registration LJL8821, was stolen from 614 W. Schuylkill Road between 01/02/2021 at approximately 2200 hours and 01/03/2021 at approximately...

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January 3, 2021

Theft from Motor Vehicle

The North Coventry Township Police Department is investigation a theft from vehicle. On 12/29/2020 the victim had multiple items stolen out of his Kia Optima in front of Dorchester Lane. The theft occurred between 12/28/2020 at 1800 hours and 12/29/2020 at 1200 hours. Anyone with information is...

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December 31, 2020

Bruce, Kenneth Wayne Jr. - ( 1 count ) DUI & (1 count) Maximum Speed Limits

On November 24, 2020 between 2100-0000 hours, NCPD conducted a Buckle Up PA / Click It or Ticket detail within North Coventry Township, Chester County PA. On that date at approximately 2214 hours Police were on the S. Keim St. on ramp to Route 422 west observing traffic that was traveling west on...

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Charges:

( 1 count ) DUI & (1 count) Maximum Speed Limits

December 31, 2020

Johnson, William - ( 1 Count ) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)

On 12/27/2020, at about 1620 hours, the North Coventry Township Police Department arrested William Johnson, 24 YOA of Coatesville, for possession of marijuana. Police responded to Wawa, located at 260 W. Schuylkill Road, for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, police spoke with...

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Charges:

( 1 Count ) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)

December 13, 2020

Piselli, Vincent A Jr. - 2 Counts False reports to law enforcment

On 11/27/2020 at approximately 2240 hours, officers from North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the parking lot of the Gabe's Department Store for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Vincent Piselli Jr, 55 years old from King of Prussia. Piselli alleged that...

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2 Counts False reports to law enforcment

December 6, 2020

Hit and Run Crash

The North Coventry Township Police Department is investigating a hit and run crash that occurred on the Route 422 west off-ramp to S. Hanover Street. The incident occurred on 12/04/2020 at approximately 1806 hours. An unknown actor was operating a silver Chevy sedan and struck a Honda Odyssey in...

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Closed

December 4, 2020

Hit and Run Crash

The North Coventry Township Police Department is investigating a hit and run crash that occurred in the parking lot of the Coventry Mall, outside of the Food Court. The incident occurred during business hours on 12/03/2020 . An unknown actor backed into a silver Chevy Camaro and left the scene...

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June 2, 2020

Johnson, Usufu - Motor Vehicle Theft/ Receiving Stolen Property

On 05/30/2020, the North Coventry Township Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Hanover St. for the report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival police spoke to the complainant, who stated that a male subject had stolen his vehicle. Surrounding police agencies assisted in the search for the...

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Charges:

Motor Vehicle Theft/ Receiving Stolen Property

May 10, 2020

Ehrhart, Jay Douglas Jr. - (1 count each) DUI

On 05/09/2020, at 2207 hrs. NCPD responded to 307 S. Hanover St. on the report of a one vehicle crash into a tree. It was reported that the driver was unresponsive and that EMS was enroute. Upon Police arrival the driver, Jay Douglas Ehrhart Jr. was sitting on the front steps of 307 S. Hanover St...

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Charges:

(1 count each) DUI

April 3, 2020

Herbst, Jeffrey - (1) Count Drug Possession (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On 03/31/2020, at about 1730 hours, the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the Wawa, located at 260 W. Schuylkill Rd. for an unresponsive male and female inside of a vehicle. Police arrived on location and observed a male and female seated in a blue Hyundai Sonata slouched over...

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Charges:

(1) Count Drug Possession (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

April 3, 2020

Herbst, Darlene M - (1) Count Drug Possession (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On 03/31/2020, at about 1730 hours, the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the Wawa, located at 260 W. Schuylkill Rd. for an unresponsive male and female inside of a vehicle. Police arrived on location and observed a male and female seated in a blue Hyundai Sonata slouched over...

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Charges:

(1) Count Drug Possession (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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)

January 14, 2020

Anghelache, Eduard - 2 Counts Summary Harassment

On 1/1/2020 North Coventry Police officers responded to 181 W. Schuylkill Rd for a disturbance. Two females were claiming that a male on scene had shoved them during the altercation. After investigation, Eduard Anghelache was issued two non-traffic citations for summary harassment.

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Charges:

2 Counts Summary Harassment

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December 7, 2019

Two vehicle crash

On 12/07/2019 at 1358 hrs. NCPD responded to the Route 422 west on ramp from Route 724 on the report of a two vehicle crash. Upon police arrival both vehicles were found to be off to the north side of the highway with both operators standing outside of their vehicles talking. Police were advised...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 5, 2019

Single Vehicle Accident

On 12/4/2019 at 1749 hrs., NCPD responded to the intersection of Temple Rd. and Laurelwood Rd. on the report of a single vehicle crash. Upon police arrival the vehicle was found in an embankment off of the roadway. Police investigation revealed that Unit #1, operated by Devon Clary, of Pottstown,...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 3, 2019

One vehicle crash

On 12/3/2019 at 1138 hrs., NCPD responded to the area of Route 422 west and MM 173.2 on the report of a single vehicle crash. It was reported that the operator had sustained an injury to his hand, but was refusing EMS treatment. Goodwill Ambulance responded to evaluate the reported injury. Upon...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 2, 2019

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On 12/2/2019 at 1025 hours, NCPD responded to the intersection of Route 100 and E. Hoffecker Rd. on the report of a two vehicle crash. Upon police arrival, one vehicle was observed facing south in the northbound Route 100 left turn lane and one vehicle observed facing east on east Hoffecker Rd...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

November 28, 2019

Two vehicle crash

On this 11/27/19 at 1307 hrs., NCPD responded to the Route 724 on ramp to Route 100 south on the report of a two vehicle crash. Upon Police arrival, both vehicles were found in traffic at the intersection of the Route 724 ramp and Route 100 south. One operator (#1) was standing outside of his...

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November 27, 2019

Two vehicle crash

On 11/27/19 at 1453 hrs., NCPD responded to 1 Glocker Way, the Suburbia Shopping Center, on the report of a two vehicle crash. Upon police arrival both vehicle operators were standing outside of their vehicles and advised that they were not injured. Police investigation revealed that Unit #1,...

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November 22, 2019

Two vehicle crash

On 11/22/2019 at 0822 hrs, the North Coventry Twp. Police Dept. responded to the intersection of S. Keim St. and Hawk St. on the report of a two vehicle crash. Upon police arrival both vehicles were in the roadway. One operator advised that they were not injured and the other operator advised of...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

November 21, 2019

Single Vehicle Accident

On 11/20/2019 at 1616 hrs. the North Coventry Twp. Police Dept. responded to Rt. 422 at MM 172.2 for the report of a single vehicle crash. Upon police arrival Unit #1 was stopped on the right shoulder of the roadway. Police observed an overturned utility trailer carrying a pick-up truck off the...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

November 9, 2019

Two vehicle crash

On 11/8/19 at 1735 hrs. the North Coventry Twp. Police Dept. responded to the Route 422 west off ramp to Route 100 north on the report of a two vehicle crash. Upon police arrival both vehicles were parked to the left of the off ramp lane in the middle of the ramp. Police investigation revealed that...

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October 19, 2019

Motor vehicle accident

On 10/19/19 at 0026 hours, Officers from North Coventry Township Police Department responded to 448 Laurelwood Road for the report of a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Officers found a silver Scion that had struck a parked vehicle causing the parked vehicle to be pushed into another parked vehicle...

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Traffic Incident

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June 6, 2020

Hit & Run

On 06/05/2020, the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to 612 E. Schuylkill Rd. (Valley View Apartments) for the report of a hit & run crash. Upon arrival, police observed a blue Honda Accord with light rear end damage. Through investigation, a witness advised that the striking...

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Current

June 6, 2020

Theft of Vehicle Parts

On 06/05/2020, the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to 212 E. Schuylkill Rd. (Hanover Gardens Apartments) for a theft of vehicle parts. Upon arrival, police observed a blue Honda Accord resting on concrete blocks. The Honda Accord was missing all four tires and rims. The theft...

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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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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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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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December 5, 2019

Theft

The North Coventry Police are investigating a theft which occurred in the 900 block of E. Cedarville Rd. The theft was discovered at approximately 5:25 p.m. The victim discovered that 75- feet of hung Christmas lighting was taken from the property. Anyone with information related to this theft,...

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November 29, 2019

Hit & Run Accident

The North Coventry Police are investigating a hit and run crash which occurred in the area of NB Rt. 100 at E. Hoffecker Rd. The crash happened on November 26, 2019 at 1750 hours. The victim and a witness stated that they observed a white SUV flee the scene after the accident. Through police...

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November 16, 2019

Attempt to Identify

The North Coventry Police are trying to identify the female in the attached photographs. On 11/16/2019, at approximately 0055 hours, the female was involved in a theft which occurred at Wawa, 1417 S. Hanover Street. Anyone with information on her identity or whereabouts, please contact NCPD at 610-...

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