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Scott L. Bohn, Chief of Police
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April 18, 2018

Riley, Dylan - (1 count each) Robbery and 2 additional charges

On April 17, 2018 at approximately 11:40 PM the West Chester Police received a report of a gun-point Robbery. The actor was described as a W/M, approximately 5'10', 150 lbs., with tattoo's on his hands, wearing a gray hoodie. The actor allegedly took $5.00 in cash from the victim and fled in a...

Charges:

(1 count each) Robbery, (1) Count Theft By Unlawful Taking, and related charges

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West Chester Police Department

April 18, 2018

Jacobs, Timothy Lee Jr. - 1st Degree Murder and 2 additional charges

https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/45026

Charges:

1st Degree Murder, 3rd Degree Murder, CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

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West Chester Police Department

April 18, 2018

Jacobs, Tyrell - Murder of the First Degree and 2 additional charges

https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/45026

Charges:

Murder of the First Degree, Murder of the Third Degree, CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

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West Chester Police Department

April 12, 2018

MURDER INVESTIGATION

https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/44981

Case Status:

Current

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West Chester Police Department

April 10, 2018

James IV, Wesley - Firearm not to be carried without a license and 1 additional charge

On April 7, 2018 at approximately 02:39 AM West Chester Police officers responded to a report of a subject hitchhiking in the roadway in the area of the 800 block of Downingtown Pike in East Bradford Township. Police made contact with Wesley James IV, B/M/22 YOA of Coatesville. James was...

Charges:

Firearm not to be carried without a license, (1) Count of Public Drunkenness (S)

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West Chester Police Department

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April 18, 2018

Riley, Dylan - (1 count each) Robbery and 2 additional charges

On April 17, 2018 at approximately 11:40 PM the West Chester Police received a report of a gun-point Robbery. The actor was described as a W/M, approximately 5'10', 150 lbs., with tattoo's on his hands, wearing a gray hoodie. The actor allegedly took $5.00 in cash from the victim and fled in a...

Charges:

(1 count each) Robbery, (1) Count Theft By Unlawful Taking, and related charges

Source:

West Chester Police Department

April 18, 2018

Jacobs, Timothy Lee Jr. - 1st Degree Murder and 2 additional charges

https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/45026

Charges:

1st Degree Murder, 3rd Degree Murder, CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

Source:

West Chester Police Department

April 18, 2018

Jacobs, Tyrell - Murder of the First Degree and 2 additional charges

https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/45026

Charges:

Murder of the First Degree, Murder of the Third Degree, CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

Source:

West Chester Police Department

April 10, 2018

James IV, Wesley - Firearm not to be carried without a license and 1 additional charge

On April 7, 2018 at approximately 02:39 AM West Chester Police officers responded to a report of a subject hitchhiking in the roadway in the area of the 800 block of Downingtown Pike in East Bradford Township. Police made contact with Wesley James IV, B/M/22 YOA of Coatesville. James was...

Charges:

Firearm not to be carried without a license, (1) Count of Public Drunkenness (S)

Source:

West Chester Police Department

April 9, 2018

Jacobs, Jordan - (1) count Aggravated Assault (F-2) and 2 additional charges

On April 8, 2018 at 01:37 AM, The West Chester Police was dispatched to 212 E Market St, the Star Social Club, for an assault. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the victim who stated that she was punched in the face by a male subject. Officers then located the male, later identified as Jordan...

Charges:

(1) count Aggravated Assault (F-2), (1) Simple Assault, (1) count of Resisting Arrest

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West Chester Police Department

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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...

Charges:

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

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West Chester Police Department

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...

Charges:

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

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West Chester Police Department

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.

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

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West Chester Police Department

February 26, 2018

Criminal Mischief to Automobiles

At approximately 9:19 PM on February 25, 2018 officers responded to the parking lot off of the 100 Block of E Prescott Alley (121 N Walnut St.) for the report of criminal mischief to automobiles. Officers discovered that two (2) vehicles had their driver's side wiper arms bent away from the...

Incident Type:

Vandalism

Source:

West Chester Police Department

February 19, 2018

Assault

On February 17,2018 at approximately 03:13 AM the West Chester Police Department was dispatched to 535 South Walnut Street for the report of an assault with injuries. Officers arrived to find one male subject lying in the front yard bleeding from his nose after an apparent altercation. Officers...

Incident Type:

Assault - Other

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West Chester Police Department

February 12, 2018

Criminal Mischief- 20180126M0035

On Friday, January 26, 2018 between 10:30 AM and 01:25 PM an unknown subject(s) vandalized a blue Mercedes Benz sedan in the 500 block of S Darlington St. The passenger side doors of the vehicle were keyed and profane words were carved into the paint of the vehicle. Anyone who may have any...

Incident Type:

Vandalism

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West Chester Police Department

December 7, 2017

Hit and Run- 100 Block E Barnard St

The West Chester Police are investigating a hit and run accident, that occurred in the 100 block of E. Barnard St. between December 5, 2017 at approximately 8:30 PM, and December 6, 2017 at 7:10 AM. An unknown vehicle struck a gray Honda Pilot SUV that was legally parked in the block. If you have...

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West Chester Police Department

October 17, 2017

Theft of Chester County Democratic Committee Banner

Unknown Actor(s) removed the Chester County Democratic Committee Election Banner overnight on October 12th, 2017. The banner was located at 37 S. High St. It was displayed under their front office window. Anyone having information concerning this theft, please contact the West Chester Police...

Incident Type:

Theft

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West Chester Police Department

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April 12, 2018

MURDER INVESTIGATION

https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/44981

Case Status:

Current

Source:

West Chester Police Department

March 6, 2018

Theft from motor vehicle- 320 N Penn Street

On March 1,2018 at 12:18 PM West Chester Police officers responded to 320 N. Penn Street for a reported theft from motor vehicle. The victim stated that between February 27,18 at 11:00 AM and March 1, 2018 at 11:18 AM, an unknown subject(s) had broken into his vehicle and removed a white I Pod...

Case Status:

Current

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West Chester Police Department

February 25, 2018

Burglary- 419 S Walnut St Apt 1

On February 25, 2018 the West Chester Police responded to a report of a burglary discovered at 419 S Walnut St. Apt 1. The victim reported that some time between 9:30 PM on February 24, 2018 and 11:00 AM on February 25, 2018 an unknown subject(s) entered the apartment and removed a small black safe...

Case Status:

Current

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West Chester Police Department

February 23, 2018

Homicide Investigation

On February 21, 2018 at approximately 3:12 PM the West Chester Police Department received a 911 call for a discovered body in the 1200 block of Allerton Road. The body was discovered while a work crew was cutting trees under power lines. The deceased was identified as: Twain Darrell Cleveland; BNH/...

Case Status:

Current

Source:

West Chester Police Department

February 19, 2018

Assault

On February 17, 2018 at 03:13 AM the West Chester Police Department was dispatched to 535 South Walnut Street for the report of an assault with injuries. Officers found one male subject in the front yard with apparent injuries to his face. One (1) subject was transported to Paoli Memorial Hospital...

Case Status:

Current

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West Chester Police Department

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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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West Chester Police Department

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