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September 1, 2021

Roark, Janet - Aggravated Assault and related offenses

Police have charged Janet ROARK, 41 of Parkesburg, with Aggravated Assault and related offenses after she reportedly assaulted a twelve year-old juvenile, in Minch Park, on August 6, 2021. ROARK is currently being held in State Prison on parole violations. A preliminary hearing is pending on these...
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August 31, 2021

Flooding Rain Expected

Police are asking residents to take all necessary precautions as the remnants of Hurricane Ida, now a tropical storm, moves toward our area. The storm and heavy rain is expected to have a serious impact on Parkesburg tomorrow evening, Wednesday (Sep 1, 2021) into Thursday. The potential for 3+" of...

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August 31, 2021

Mariani, Gregory Paul - Operating Motor Vehicle not Equipped with Ignition Interlock (M)

Police have charged Gregory Paul MARIANI, 42 of Oxford, with operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock, as required. Police had contact with this defendant along SR 10 at First Avenue on August 15, 2021, just before midnight for a traffic violation.
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August 31, 2021

Velasquez-Yanes, Wilson Miguel Angel - DUI and related offenses

Police have charged Wilson Miguel Angel VELASQUEZ-YANES, 25 of Coatesville, with DUI and related offenses after police contact August 13, 2021, @ 0130 AM, on North Church Street and East First Avenue.
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August 31, 2021

Willard, Rene Douglas - DUI and related offenses

Police have charged Rene Douglas WILLARD, 73 of Parkesburg, with DUI and related offenses after police contact in the 300 blk. of West Main St, June 11, 2021, just after 10PM.
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September 1, 2021

Roark, Janet - Aggravated Assault and related offenses

Police have charged Janet ROARK, 41 of Parkesburg, with Aggravated Assault and related offenses after she reportedly assaulted a twelve year-old juvenile, in Minch Park, on August 6, 2021. ROARK is currently being held in State Prison on parole violations. A preliminary hearing is pending on these...
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August 31, 2021

Mariani, Gregory Paul - Operating Motor Vehicle not Equipped with Ignition Interlock (M)

Police have charged Gregory Paul MARIANI, 42 of Oxford, with operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock, as required. Police had contact with this defendant along SR 10 at First Avenue on August 15, 2021, just before midnight for a traffic violation.
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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

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August 31, 2021

Velasquez-Yanes, Wilson Miguel Angel - DUI and related offenses

Police have charged Wilson Miguel Angel VELASQUEZ-YANES, 25 of Coatesville, with DUI and related offenses after police contact August 13, 2021, @ 0130 AM, on North Church Street and East First Avenue.
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August 31, 2021

Willard, Rene Douglas - DUI and related offenses

Police have charged Rene Douglas WILLARD, 73 of Parkesburg, with DUI and related offenses after police contact in the 300 blk. of West Main St, June 11, 2021, just after 10PM.
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July 22, 2021

Perez-Figueroa, Nichole - Aggravated Assault and related offenses

Police have charged the female actor after a domestic dispute. The defendant reportedly stabbed the victim multiple times after a domestic dispute at 0430 AM. The victim survived the attack.
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July 8, 2021

Ortiz, Melvin Miranda - Simple Assault and related offenses

A warrant has been issued for Melvin MIRANDA-ORTIZ, 43 of Parkesburg, for Simple Assault as the result of a domestic dispute at the family residence. The actor fled the area after assaulting the victim and before police arrived. Anyone with information is asked to contact 9-1-1 and report this...

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July 8, 2021

Knecht, Austin Louis - Flight to Avoid Apprehension and related offenses

Police observed wanted suspect Austin KNECHT, 20 of Parkesburg, in a parked vehicle along the 100 blk of W. Main St. June 8th @ 10PM. As police approached the vehicle KNECHT exited the vehicle and ran from police. Police ordered the suspect to halt and gave chase on foot. KNECHT escaped the area on...

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April 13, 2021

Brinton, George M. - theft by deception and related offenses

The defendant has been charged with THEFT BY DECEPTION after a police investigation into a deceptive business practice whereby the defendant provided a contract for home improvements in JUNE 2020 and failed to complete the contracted work, or provide any refund to the victim. ( CURRENTLY BEING HELD...

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April 12, 2021

Baxter, Charles - Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Related Offenses

The defendant has been charged after taking the victim's vehicle in November 2020 and refusing/failing to return it.

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September 23, 2019

Kapuscinski, Wayne Jo - Drug Possession and related Offenses

Police have charged the defendant with drug possession after police contact just before 2AM on September 14th, in the 500 blk. of Rosemont Avenue. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

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June 16, 2021

Disturbance

Police and Medical crews were called to a disturbance, involving a knife, along the 400 blk. of W. 6th Ave., just after 3PM on Tuesday, June 15th, involving a group of teens. Several witnesses reported a group of juveniles engaged in the assault of a 14 year-old Atglen resident. The 14 Y/O victim (...

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October 22, 2019

Drug Investigation leads to multiple arrests

Police and the Chester County Detectives executed a search warrant on 139 Chapel Avenue on Friday, October 18, 2019, after an investigation into ongoing criminal activity and drug sales from the residence. Multiple actors were contacted inside the residence and found to have outstanding criminal...

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May 22, 2019

Damaged Bridge

Police are attempting to locate a partially GRAY trash truck, which struck the bridge on Culvert Street around 11AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, causing damage to the bridge structure. The trash-truck was headed north along Culvert Street, toward Main Street, when the single vehicle crash occurred. A...

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July 12, 2017

Captured Subject

The Parkesburg Police have captured Troy Kassa, 18, formally of the 700 blk of W. 2nd Ave, Parkesburg, wanted in connection for an attempted homicide (shooting) in Downingtown Borough on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Police observed Kassa, a passenger in a passing vehicle, traveling in the 200 block of W...

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June 30, 2017

Assault

Police were called to the 300 blk of W. Main St for a reported assault, later upgraded to a possible sexual assault. Police are investigating this incident as a sexual assault at this time. The female actor reportedly stabbed the male actor with a pen-knife, during the incident. The male was...

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May 12, 2021

Burglary

Police are investigating a reported burglary of the Parkesburg Post Office, occurring after closing on Monday, May 10th. Police expect to make an arrest in this case in the coming days. Evidence collected at the scene by detectives was used to help identify those responsible.

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October 12, 2017

Public's Help Needed

The Chester County Detectives are asking for the Public's help: The Chester County Detectives continue their investigation of a homicide by firearm that occurred in front of the Malibu Club located on the corner of South 1st Avenue and Gibbons Avenue, South Coatesville Borough , Chester County. On...

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May 2, 2017

Suspect Identification

The Parkesburg Police are attempting to identify the pictured black male wanted in connection with a theft. If you think you know who the subject is please contact Detective Craig Yeckley at 610-857-3535 or submit a tip through this website. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

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February 20, 2017

Home Invasion

The Parkesburg Police are investigating a reported home invasion/robbery, which occurred late Friday afternoon, Feb 17th, in the 300 blk. of Strasburg Avenue. The suspect is described as a tall thin black male, in his 20's, wearing blue jeans and a gray hooded sweatshirt. The suspect forced his way...

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December 12, 2016

Counterfeit bills

The Parkesburg Police are investigating a case of Counterfeit currency. On December 1, 2016, the pictured individuals entered the Family Dollar Store located at 120 W. 1st Ave. and purchased gift cards utilizing $500 worth of Counterfeit bills. The Parkesburg Police are requesting assistance with...

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August 31, 2021

Flooding Rain Expected

Police are asking residents to take all necessary precautions as the remnants of Hurricane Ida, now a tropical storm, moves toward our area. The storm and heavy rain is expected to have a serious impact on Parkesburg tomorrow evening, Wednesday (Sep 1, 2021) into Thursday. The potential for 3+" of...

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August 2, 2021

Move Over Laws are DEAD serious !

Distracted Driving is a problem! First responders, Tow truck operators and Roadway workers are being run-over and killed by impaired and distracted drivers. Chief Sheller has received information from the PA Chiefs' Association and would like to share this information with all of you. Please read...

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July 2, 2021

Fireworks Violations

In addition to recent arrests for fireworks violations in the borough, Police remind our residents that illegal displays of aerial fireworks (in violation of the borough's fireworks ordinance) will be handled as a zero tolerance violation. Please respect your neighbors and the regulations in place...

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June 3, 2021

Protect Yourself from Scammers

Our neighbors in Kennett Square are dealing with a possible Driveway Sealing Scammer! Please read an article in today's Daily Local News and beware these scammers are making their rounds with the warmer weather. Police looking for man who may be running driveway sealing scam By Fran Maye fmaye@21st...

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May 24, 2021

Body Worn Cameras

Chief Brian Sheller announces the implementation of Body Worn Cameras for all uniformed personnel. These cameras will be utilized for police/public interactions moving forward. Formal training wraps up this week with the issuance of cameras for each officer. The police administration has...

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