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Home Invasion Robberies
On August 16, 2019 at approximately 10 PM, West Chester Police Officers were dispatched to the report of a home invasion robbery in the 500 block of S. Matlack Street. On location, officers made contact with the victim who stated two B/M's entered his home and ordered him to lay face down on the floor.
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Theft from Vehicle/Credit Card and Access Device Fraud
The West Chester Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying this subject. Multiple victims had their credit cards taken while their vehicles were parked in parking lots at two different parks in East Bradford Township on June 7, 2019. The actor then used the stolen credit cards to purchase pre-paid cards at three Target locations on June 7, 2019. Anyone wi
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Assault Investigation
The West Chester Police Department is asking for your assistance in an attempt to identify the W/M/ 25-30 YOA, medium build, with a beard and green polo with white stripe. On Sunday, March 17, 2019 at approximately 12:35 AM, West Chester Police officers responded to the Side Bar Restaurant located at 10 E Gay St in the Borough for a reported assault with injuries.
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Theft from Motor Vehicle/Credit Card Fraud
On December 28, 2018 at approximately 9:00 AM West Chester police officers were called to the Audubon Manor apartment complex, in the 200 block of N.
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Stolen credit cards
The West Chester Police are looking for assistance in identifying the actors in the photos regarding stolen credit cards from the YMCA in West Chester on November 17, 2018. Actor #1 entered the YMCA after asking how to get to the basketball games in the gym. Actor 1 then went into several different locations in the YMCA and removed a wallet from one of the offices.
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Retail Theft
On October 30, 2018 at approximately 9:01 PM, West Chester Police officers responded to the Wine and Spirits store in the Bradford Plaza located in East Bradford Township for a reported retail theft.
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Armed Robbery
West Chester Police continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at approximately 8:22 PM. A Hispanic male entered Nuevo Mexico, 339 W.
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August 3, 2020

Charles, Ronald Ray - (1 count) Criminal Trespass (F3)

On 08/03/2020 at 8:54am West Chester Borough Police responded to the 50 block of South New Street for the report of a male trespassing in a vacant property. On location, Officers were met by a contractor working on the property who found the male inside when he arrived to preform work. Officers...

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Charges:

(1 count) Criminal Trespass (F3)

July 31, 2020

Assault Investigation

On 07/30/2020 at 8:50pm West Chester Borough Police responded to the 7/11 located at 200 South High Street for the report of an assault. On location Officers learned that an employee was assaulted by a male that frequents the store. The Offender struck the employee multiple times in the face...

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Incident Type:

Assault - Other

July 23, 2020

Martinez, Oscar Daniel - (6 counts) Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) (F) and 6 additional charges

In May of 2019, the WCPD started an investigation into the sale of Cocaine and firearms by Oscar Martinez, a 39 year old male from Coatesville, PA. As a result of this investigation, Martinez was arrested on 03/17/20. Martinez was arraigned at District Court 15-1-01 and remanded to Chester County...

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Charges:

(6 counts) Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) (F), (6 counts) Possession of Cocaine (M), (6 counts) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M), (6 counts) Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (F), (1 Count) Persons not to Possess a firearm (F), (1 count) Unlawful sale or transfer of Firearm (M), (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (M)

July 21, 2020

Winkleblech, Aaron - (1 count each) Attempted Robbery and 1 additional charge

On 7-21-2020 at 0940 hours, West Chester Police Officers responded to the 300 block of E. Gay St. for a report of a disturbance. On location, officers observed a subject running from the business. Employees at the business advised that the person causing the disturbance was an ex-employee who...

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Charges:

(1 count each) Attempted Robbery, (1 Count Terroristic Threats); (1 count Disorderly Conduct)

July 16, 2020

Burglary

On 16 July 2020 West Chester Police responded to a residence in the 100 block of South Worthington Street, West Chester Borough for a report of a Burglary discovered. Investigation revealed sometime around 2300 hours on July 16, 2020, witnesses reported hearing glass break and observed a subject...

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August 3, 2020

Charles, Ronald Ray - (1 count) Criminal Trespass (F3)

On 08/03/2020 at 8:54am West Chester Borough Police responded to the 50 block of South New Street for the report of a male trespassing in a vacant property. On location, Officers were met by a contractor working on the property who found the male inside when he arrived to preform work. Officers...

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Charges:

(1 count) Criminal Trespass (F3)

July 23, 2020

Martinez, Oscar Daniel - (6 counts) Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) (F) and 6 additional charges

In May of 2019, the WCPD started an investigation into the sale of Cocaine and firearms by Oscar Martinez, a 39 year old male from Coatesville, PA. As a result of this investigation, Martinez was arrested on 03/17/20. Martinez was arraigned at District Court 15-1-01 and remanded to Chester County...

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Charges:

(6 counts) Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) (F), (6 counts) Possession of Cocaine (M), (6 counts) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M), (6 counts) Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (F), (1 Count) Persons not to Possess a firearm (F), (1 count) Unlawful sale or transfer of Firearm (M), (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (M)

July 21, 2020

Winkleblech, Aaron - (1 count each) Attempted Robbery and 1 additional charge

On 7-21-2020 at 0940 hours, West Chester Police Officers responded to the 300 block of E. Gay St. for a report of a disturbance. On location, officers observed a subject running from the business. Employees at the business advised that the person causing the disturbance was an ex-employee who...

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Charges:

(1 count each) Attempted Robbery, (1 Count Terroristic Threats); (1 count Disorderly Conduct)

July 15, 2020

McDonnell, Andrew - ( 1 count ) DUI and 1 additional charge

On Tuesday July 14th 2020, Officers performed a traffic stop on Andrew McDonnell, a 57 year old white male from West Chester, in the 700 block of S. New St. As a result of this stop McDonnell was arrested for DUI as well as several traffic offenses. He was transported to the West Chester Borough...

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Charges:

( 1 count ) DUI, (1 ) count Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended/Revoked

July 10, 2020

Evans, Darnell D - ( (1) count of Simple Assault

On July 6th, 2020 Darnell D Evans BM 40 years of age from Chester, PA punched his girlfriend in the face during an argument while in the 300 block of West Washington Street. Evans was arrested on July 10th for the assault on July 6th after the police were dispatched for another domestic at his...

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Charges:

( (1) count of Simple Assault

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August 23, 2017

Dougherty , Thomas Jude - (1) count of Public Drunkenness and 1 additional charge

On 08/22/17 at approximately 00:39 AM, officers were flagged down by three individuals at the corner of Church and Gay Street. The individuals reported that an male subject was standing on the corner of Market and High Street, in possession of a large stick, attempting to start a fight with...

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Charges:

(1) count of Public Drunkenness, (1) count Prohibited offensive weapons

July 7, 2017

NILAN, LINA LOUISE - (13) counts Forgery and 2 additional charges

Nilan is currently wanted on a Bench Warrant from the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. Nilan failed to appear for trial regarding a case from 2014 when she stole checks from her employer and wrote checks to family members without permission from her employer. If anyone knows Nilan's...

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Charges:

(13) counts Forgery, (13) counts RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY, (13) counts THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING

May 9, 2017

Becker, Steven - (1) count of Bad Checks and 1 additional charge

A Warrant has been issued for Steven Becker for Bad Checks, Theft, and RSP.

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Charges:

(1) count of Bad Checks, (1) Count Count Theft; (1) Count Count Receiving Stolen Property; (1) Count Theft by deception; (7) Counts Deceptive Business Practices

July 31, 2020

Assault Investigation

On 07/30/2020 at 8:50pm West Chester Borough Police responded to the 7/11 located at 200 South High Street for the report of an assault. On location Officers learned that an employee was assaulted by a male that frequents the store. The Offender struck the employee multiple times in the face...

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West Chester Police Department

Incident Type:

Assault - Other

July 2, 2020

Attempted Burglary

ON 07/02/2020 WEST CHESTER POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLOCK OF MOUNT BRADFORD WAY FOR THE REPORT OF AN ATTEMPTED BURGLARY DISCOVERED. A RESIDENT REPORTED UPON RETURNING HOME FROM VACATION THEY DISCOVERED THE REAR SLIDING GLASS DOOR HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH IN AN APPARENT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ENTRY. NO...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

July 1, 2020

Burglary Investigation

On July 1, 2020 the West Chester Police Department received a report of an burglary discovered at a property in the 400 block of S. Walnut St. The Burglary occurred sometime overnight. The victim stated that that while he was asleep in his bedroom, an unknown subject entered through the front door...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

June 7, 2020

Indecent Exposure

On Saturday June 6, 2020 at approximately 1:30 am police were dispatched to the 200 block of South Walnut Street for the report of indecent exposure. Upon arrival officers were unable to locate the offender described as a white male, 5'9, approximately 30 years of age, thin build wearing only a...

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Incident Type:

Sexual Offense - Other

May 8, 2020

Accident Investigation

On Thursday May 7th, 2020 at approximately 2pm The West Chester Police Department responded to the intersection of Birmingham Rd and Sconnelltown Rd in East Bradford Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. As a result of the one vehicle crash, the sole occupant of the vehicle (W/M/27/West...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

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July 16, 2020

Burglary

On 16 July 2020 West Chester Police responded to a residence in the 100 block of South Worthington Street, West Chester Borough for a report of a Burglary discovered. Investigation revealed sometime around 2300 hours on July 16, 2020, witnesses reported hearing glass break and observed a subject...

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West Chester Police Department

Case Status:

Current

June 7, 2020

Bicycle Theft

On May 31, 2020 at approximately 2:40 am, an unknown white male removed a red and black Diamondback mountain bike from 312 South High Street. The actor and bicycle are pictured above. Anyone with any information on the unknown actor is encouraged to contact West Chester Police at 610-696-2700.

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Case Status:

Current

April 23, 2020

Burglary- 100 Block W. Prescott Alley Apt #2

On Tuesday April 22, 2020 between 2:30 PM and 10:00 PM an unknown subject(s) entered the victims unsecured apartment located in the 100 block of W. Prescott Alley and removed an Xbox One from the victims bedroom. Under investigation.

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Case Status:

Current

March 12, 2020

Theft Investigation

On March 3, 2020 at approximately 1:00pm, West Chester Police responded to a follow up report of a potential theft at Knox Equipment Rentals, 421 E. Market St., West Chester. Employees stated that (2) B/M and (2) B/F arrived in a UHaul van and rented a piece of equipment on 3/2/2020 at...

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Case Status:

Current

February 19, 2020

Wanted Subjects for Retail Theft and Related Offenses

On Saturday, 11/23/2019 at 3:21PM, Chester Lupton and Billy Whildon both from New Jersey stole a Gibson Les Paul guitar valued at $3,995.00 from the West Chester Music Store located at 310 S. High St. West Chester Borough, PA. Both Lupton and Whildon sold the guitar at the Darby Pawn Shop in Darby...

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Case Status:

Current

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September 11, 2019

Public Indecency

On September 10, 2019 at approximately 10:43 PM West Chester Police officers responded to the 200 block of S. New Street where a reportedly naked white male exposed himself to a group of females. On September 11, 2019 at approximately 01:02 AM, West Chester Police responded to the 200 block of S...

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August 12, 2018

Accident Investigation

On August 12, 2018 at approximately 06:54 AM West Chester Police officers was dispatched to the 600 block of South High Street for a reported one-vehicle auto accident. Initial reports indicate that the vehicle struck a tree and overturned. Officers arrived to find the sole occupant of the vehicle...

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May 31, 2017

West Chester Police Night Out Against Crime Event 2017

Save the Date!!! West Chester Police Night Out Against Crime Event 2017! More Information will be posted soon! Event Sponsors are still NEEDED!

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