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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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November 11, 2021

Veteran's Day Appreciation

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

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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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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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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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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

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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

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November 8, 2021

Luckey, Corey - Drugs and Related Offenses

Police have charged the suspect with drug offenses and public intoxication after police contact on July 6th in the area of Culvert and Maple Streets, just before 9PM. The suspect was transported by medical personnel from the scene to the hospital for emergency treatment.
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October 25, 2021

Pendyck, Mark Edward - DUI and related offenses

Police have charged the defendant with DUI and related offenses after police contact on July 27, 2021, after the report of an erratic driver and a struck stop-sign at Main Street and Strasburg Avenue. Police located the suspect vehicle (identified by witnesses) with matching registration operating...
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October 11, 2021

Harkless, Richard Thomas - Theft and Related Offenses

Police have charged Harkless with THEFT and related offenses after a police investigation into theft from a motor vehicle. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for December 2, 2021 at 0900 in Parkesburg.
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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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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 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

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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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

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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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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

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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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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
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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
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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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November 10, 2021

Please lock your car....!

Once again, opportunistic thieves have victimized residents. Police are investigating several reports of theft(s) from unlocked vehicles on the north side of the borough (above Strasburg Avenue) Anyone with security camera footage is asked to review their video and contact police @ 610-857-3535,...

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department
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November 9, 2021

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...

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