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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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December 31, 2018

Poitras, Garth - (1) count Driving Under the Influence and 1 Traffic Violation

The North Coventry Township Police Department arrested Garth Poitras, 61 years old of Chester Springs, for DUI on 12/30/2019. Police conducted a traffic stop of a gray Ford Fusion which was operated by Poitras. During the course of the investigation, Officers determined that Poitras was operating...

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Charges:

(1) count Driving Under the Influence and 1 Traffic Violation

December 30, 2018

Two vehicle crash

On 12/27/18 at 1521 hrs., North Coventry Twp. Police came across a two vehicle accident that had just occurred. Both units were facing west in the left lane of Route 724 west in front of the Coventry Mall Police investigation revealed that both units were traveling west on Route 724. Unit #1,...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 30, 2018

Three Vehicle Crash

On 12/29/18 at 0856 hrs., the North Coventry Twp. Police Dept. responded to the area of 731 Fisher Ave. on the report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon police arrival It was found that this was a three vehicle crash involving two parked unoccupied vehicles. Police Investigation revealed that unit #1,...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 27, 2018

Retail Theft

On 12/19/2018, North Coventry Township Police responded to the Victoria's Secret store, located within the Coventry Mall on the report of a retail theft not in progress. Upon arrival, police were advised that on 12/18/2018 at approximately 2000 hrs. a store employee observed two African American...

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Current

December 24, 2018

Criminal Mischief to Residence

On 12/24/2018 North Coventry Police responded to the 1400 blk of Temple Rd for criminal mischief report. The victim advised that unknown subjects approached the residence during the evening of 12/23/18 and threw several eggs at it. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact...

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December 28, 2017

Hillegass, Jamie M - 1 count Retail Theft (Summary)

On 12/24/17 the North Coventry Police responded to the Kohl's Department Store at the Coventry Mall for a retail theft in custody. Loss prevention observed a female, later identified as Jamie Hillegass, conceal several merchandise items and leave the store without offering payment. Jamie Hillegass...

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Charges:

1 count Retail Theft (Summary)

December 27, 2017

Stepsie-Bendinsky, Dustin - (1) Count of Retail Theft (M-1)

The North Coventry Twp. Police Department arrested Dustin Stepsie-Bendinsky, age 21 of Boyertown for retail theft. Stepsie-Bendinsky was stopped by Kohl's Loss Prevention after he was observed concealing $171.96 worth of merchandise and leaving the store without offering payment. Stepsie-Bendinsky...

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Charges:

(1) Count of Retail Theft (M-1)

December 23, 2017

Lanett IV, Anthony - Driving Under the Influence and 2 additional charges

On 12/09/17, North Coventry Police officers responded to the 800 block of Temple Road for a one vehicle crash. Investigation showed that Anthony Lanett, 20 y/o from Pottstown, was driving west on Temple Road when he lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons. The vehicle traveled across a lawn...

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Charges:

Driving Under the Influence, Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor, Careless Driving

December 19, 2017

Tran, Fung-Ue - (1) count Disorderly Conduct (S)

On 12/19/17 at approx. 1630 hrs. the defendant Fung-UE Tran, was disturbing shoppers at the Boscov's Department Store when she was asked to leave by store management. Tran became verbally abusive and physically confrontational with the manager who then requested the store loss prevention officer to...

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Charges:

(1) count Disorderly Conduct (S)

December 18, 2017

Volz, Brian M - DUI Involving accident that resulted in serious bodily injuries(F3) posession of a controlled substance and...

On 081/11/17 at approximately 1930 hours, The North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the area in front of 1336 S. Hanover Street for the report of a two vehicle accident. Upon arrival officers found a head on collision involving two vehicles. Officers made contact with the driver of...

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Charges:

DUI Involving accident that resulted in serious bodily injuries(F3) posession of a controlled substance and 5 additonal charges

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August 19, 2016

Hit and Run Accident

The North Coventry Township Police Department is investigating a hit and run to a motor vehicle that occurred in the area of 925 Harmonyville Road on 8/19/2016 at approximately 1040 hours. A red Jeep Wrangler was traveling in the eastbound lane of Harmonyville Road and swerved into the westbound...

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July 16, 2016

Motorcycle Accident

The North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the area of Route 422 west at the Route 100 north off ramp for the report of a motorcycle accident involving a single vehicle. Upon arrival, Officers assesed the scene and requested a helicopter for the patient due to the severity of his...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

June 23, 2016

WATER RESCUE

North Coventry Police were dispatched to a cardiac emergency involving a 23 year old male who was in cardiac arrest at the boat ramp located at Penn and Schuylkill Avenues. Upon arrival it was determined that the patient was located west of the reported location along the Schuylkill River with no...

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May 18, 2016

Fraud Incident

On May 12, 2016, the North Coventry Police responded to a residence for a report of financial fraud. The victim received a phone call from an official claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Department. The official claimed the victim owed back taxes and needed to pay them immediately. The victim...

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Incident Type:

Fraud

April 13, 2016

Vehicle Crash In Route 422 westbound Construction Zone

The North Coventry Police responded to a vehicle crash with a vehicle reportedly going over the side of the Route 422 westbound Schuylkill River Bridge in the Construction Zone. The incident began when Pennsylvania State Troopers stopped a vehicle on Route 422 west in the area of Upper Providence...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

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December 19, 2017

Burglary at Piercing Pagoda

The North Coventry Township Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Piercing Pagoda in the Coventry Mall on 12/17/17 at 0010 hours. Police were dispatched to burglary in progress at the Piercing Pagoda. Police were advised that an employee from another store was chasing...

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Current

December 17, 2017

Retail theft - Juvenile

On December 16, 2017, the North Coventry Police responded to the Boscov's Department Store at the Coventry Mall for a male juvenile in custody for retail theft. According to Boscov's Loss Prevention, they observed the juvenile select a coat and conceal it on his person. The juvenile then left the...

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December 16, 2017

One vehicle crash

On December 15, 2016 at about 1636 hours, the North Coventry Police responded to the area of Neiman Road and Roberta Drive for a one vehicle crash. Upon arrival, the police spoke with the operator, Erik Hall. Hall advised that he was traveling north on Neiman Road when he lost control of his...

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December 15, 2017

Retail Theft - Juveniles

On December 12, 2017, the North Coventry Police responded to the Boscov's Department Store on the report of two male juveniles in custody for retail theft. The juveniles were 14 and 15 years old. Boscov's Loss Prevention observed the juveniles in the store and each of them selected a speaker (...

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December 11, 2017

Two Vehicle Crash

On December 11, 2017, the North Coventry Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 100 and Temple Road on the report of a two vehicle crash. During the investigation, Officers learned that a Jeep Latitude driven by Jean Grim of Elverson had failed to yield the right of way...

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Case Status:

Closed

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