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November 29, 2022

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays Everyone...! May the warmth of the holiday spirit surround you with happiness, love and fond memories of those unable to share this joyful time with us. We are wishing everyone the very best this holiday season. Stay safe. PARKESBURG POLICE

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November 21, 2022

Berwanger, Justin Tanis-Cruz - Defiant Trespass and related offenses

Police have criminally charged BERWANGER with defiant trespass and related offenses after police responded to a disturbance on November 6th in the 400 blk. of W 3rd Ave. Two prior warnings drew the arrest. The defendant was remanded to the Chester County Prison after not posting bail. A preliminary...
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November 7, 2022

Water Pressure Issue

Due to excavation along the 400 blk of W. 1st Ave. water pressure has dropped significantly in the area due to a broken water line. Crews are working to restore water service as quickly as possible to those impacted.

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November 1, 2022

Young, Jalanna Michele - Endangering the Welfare of Children

Police have charged the defendant with endangering the welfare of children after (2) toddlers under her direct supervision/responsibility were found unsupervised and wondering along an area along SR 372, in their pajamas. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for December 1, 2022, at the...
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November 1, 2022

Wardrick, James Ronald - DUI and related offenses

On August 30, 2022, police arrested the defendant for operating a tractor-trailer, southbound on SR10, after observing the defendant cross the double yellow line, into on-coming traffic at Beale Drive, passing another southbound vehicle. The defendant was charged with multiple traffic violations as...
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November 21, 2022

Berwanger, Justin Tanis-Cruz - Defiant Trespass and related offenses

Police have criminally charged BERWANGER with defiant trespass and related offenses after police responded to a disturbance on November 6th in the 400 blk. of W 3rd Ave. Two prior warnings drew the arrest. The defendant was remanded to the Chester County Prison after not posting bail. A preliminary...
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November 1, 2022

Young, Jalanna Michele - Endangering the Welfare of Children

Police have charged the defendant with endangering the welfare of children after (2) toddlers under her direct supervision/responsibility were found unsupervised and wondering along an area along SR 372, in their pajamas. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for December 1, 2022, at the...
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Parkesburg Borough Police Department

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November 1, 2022

Wardrick, James Ronald - DUI and related offenses

On August 30, 2022, police arrested the defendant for operating a tractor-trailer, southbound on SR10, after observing the defendant cross the double yellow line, into on-coming traffic at Beale Drive, passing another southbound vehicle. The defendant was charged with multiple traffic violations as...
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October 24, 2022

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

The Parkesburg Borough Police Department served the warrant on the defendant on April 7th, 2022. The defendant was arraigned and provided with a date for a preliminary hearing. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday November 19th, 2021 Issuing Authority : DC-15-3-07 Holding...
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October 19, 2022

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

The Parkesburg Borough Police Department served the warrant for the defendant on February 25th, 2022. The defendant was arraigned and provided with a date for a preliminary hearing. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday June 11th, 2021 Issuing Authority : District Court 15-3-...
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February 7, 2022

Shaw, David Kennedy - (1 count) Carry Firearm without a License and Related

During the evening hours of October 7, 2021, police were called to the Turkey Hill Market (Church and First) for a disturbance. During the course of the investigation police detained the defendant, locating a semi-automatic pistol concealed in his waistband. Not having a valid conceal-carry permit...

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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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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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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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November 29, 2022

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays Everyone...! May the warmth of the holiday spirit surround you with happiness, love and fond memories of those unable to share this joyful time with us. We are wishing everyone the very best this holiday season. Stay safe. PARKESBURG POLICE

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department
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November 7, 2022

Water Pressure Issue

Due to excavation along the 400 blk of W. 1st Ave. water pressure has dropped significantly in the area due to a broken water line. Crews are working to restore water service as quickly as possible to those impacted.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department
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August 25, 2022

POWER DISRUPTION SCHEDULED

PECO reports they will be doing repairs to their overhead service in the 400 block of West Main Street tonight. between 10PM and 3AM. Power outages are expected along the Main Street circuit during this time. Impacted customers were notified by the Philadelphia Electric Company prior.

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Parkesburg Borough Police Department
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June 20, 2022

Congratulations Sgt. Murtagh

Parkesburg's Police Administration has release the following post regarding Sergeant Ryan Murtagh's recent graduation from the FBI's Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, in Princeton, NJ. Congratulations Sgt. Murtagh on your selection and completion of this outstanding...

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June 18, 2022

Police asking for Community's help

On Friday, June 17, 2022, police were called to investigate a reckless driver that had crashed in the intersection of Maple and E. Bridge Streets, just before 7:30 AM. The driver and his male passenger climbed from the overturned vehicle and ran from the scene. Police pursued the actors on foot,...

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