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Sesquicentennial
The Sesquicentennial celebration (150th anniversary of Parkesburg) will be a 3-day event, May 20th-22nd, 2022, rain or shine. In addition to the event's "official FB site" the police department will be posting updates and community notices related to changes in traffic flow, road closures and parking restriction during this special event.
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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 implemented this technology to enhance our professional policing efforts and to increase transparency throughout all levels of our public interactions.
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Event Calendar
Please check out the event calendar for the Parkesburg Borough Police Department by clicking here. Also, you can sign up for email alerts to new events posted by clicking here.

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Welcome to the Parkesburg Borough Police Department
Welcome to the Parkesburg Borough Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. This site should not be used to report criminal activity in progress. If you need immediate police response, call 9-1-1. This site is NOT monitored 24/7. 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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January 11, 2022

Castillo-Ramirez, Juan Bryan - Drugs and Related Offenses

Police have charged the suspect with drug possession and related offenses after police contact just before 0100 AM, Nov. 24, 2021, along the 100 blk of East First Avenue, for an equipment violation. The actor was released from the stop pending a summons.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Drugs and Related Offenses

January 3, 2022

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Have a happy, safe and healthy 2022.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

December 21, 2021

Rush, Kelly Lynn - Simple Assault and related offenses

Police have charged the defendant with simple assault and related offenses after police were called to a domestic dispute at the family's residence. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled on January 13, 2022, before MDJ Nancy Gill.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Simple Assault and related offenses

December 17, 2021

80 Year Tradition Continues

Posted taken from the Keystone Valley Fire Department website. Santa on Christmas Eve - a tradition of over 80 years in Parkesburg By The North Pole News December 17, 2021 This year continues a tradition for decades with Santa visiting the Borough of Parkesburg starting at 6:30 PM on Christmas Eve...

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

December 13, 2021

Kline, Scott Allen - Indecent Assault and Related Offenses

Police have charged the defendant with Indecent Assault and related offenses after a police investigation into the actor's repeated conduct between 2013 and 2021. Anyone with information related to these charges is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Rick Moran by calling 610-857-3535.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Indecent Assault and Related Offenses

January 11, 2022

Castillo-Ramirez, Juan Bryan - Drugs and Related Offenses

Police have charged the suspect with drug possession and related offenses after police contact just before 0100 AM, Nov. 24, 2021, along the 100 blk of East First Avenue, for an equipment violation. The actor was released from the stop pending a summons.

Source:

Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Drugs and Related Offenses

December 21, 2021

Rush, Kelly Lynn - Simple Assault and related offenses

Police have charged the defendant with simple assault and related offenses after police were called to a domestic dispute at the family's residence. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled on January 13, 2022, before MDJ Nancy Gill.

Source:

Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Simple Assault and related offenses

December 13, 2021

Kline, Scott Allen - Indecent Assault and Related Offenses

Police have charged the defendant with Indecent Assault and related offenses after a police investigation into the actor's repeated conduct between 2013 and 2021. Anyone with information related to these charges is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Rick Moran by calling 610-857-3535.

Source:

Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Indecent Assault and Related Offenses

November 10, 2021

Twyman, Michael D. - DUI and related offenses

Police have charged the defendant with DUI and related offenses after police contact on October 17, 2021 around 0400 AM. The defendant was observed driving at a high rate of speed without a tire on the steering axle (driving on the rim). Police caught up to and stopped the vehicle in the 400 blk...

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

DUI and related offenses

November 10, 2021

Mills, Kyla Renee - Drugs and Related Offenses

Police have filed charges after a police investigation involving DUI on August 1, 2021, in the 400 blk of West First Avenue just after 3 AM. A summons has been issued for the suspect to appear at the Parkesburg District Court.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Drugs and Related Offenses

November 30, 2021

Shamberger, Gregory - (1) Count Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse With a Child and Related offenses

Police have charged the suspect with sexual assault of a child as the result of an investigation into SHAMBERGER'S acts in July of 2021, while in Parkesburg Borough. A warrant has been issued for his immediate arrest.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse With a Child and Related offenses

October 25, 2021

Cook, Ramon Duane - Theft and Related Offenses

Charges have been fined for the theft of a FIREARM and related offenses, including persons not to posses a firearms, after a police investigation into the reported theft, ending on August 25, 2021. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Cook and the stolen handgun are asked to contact...

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Theft and Related Offenses

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Simple Assault and related offenses

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Flight to Avoid Apprehension and related offenses

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Charges:

Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Related Offenses

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Assault - Other

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Drugs / Narcotics Violation

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Attempted Homicide

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Incident Type:

Sexual Assault

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Cold

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

Case Status:

Current

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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

January 3, 2022

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Have a happy, safe and healthy 2022.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

December 17, 2021

80 Year Tradition Continues

Posted taken from the Keystone Valley Fire Department website. Santa on Christmas Eve - a tradition of over 80 years in Parkesburg By The North Pole News December 17, 2021 This year continues a tradition for decades with Santa visiting the Borough of Parkesburg starting at 6:30 PM on Christmas Eve...

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

November 12, 2021

Armed Robbery Arrests

Parkesburg Police have charged (2) juvenile male actors from Cochranville (ages 13 and 14) with armed robbery and related criminal offenses after the armed duo entered the Turkey Hill Market (10 & 372) on November 4th, brandishing a 2-tone silver and black handgun. The two entered the store,...

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

November 11, 2021

Veteran's Day Appreciation

Honoring all military veterans who served. Thank you! Respectfully, Parkesburg Police

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

November 10, 2021

Suspects Identified

On October 11, 2021, Police posted photographs of suspects damaging video cameras and property in Minch Park. Police requested assistance from the community in identifying those actors appearing on those postings. These actor(s) have been identified by police and charges are pending.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

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