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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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October 25, 2020

WC-20-26387

On 10/25/2020 at 0925hrs, several residents in the 700 block of Dean Court reported that their political signs were damaged by use of a pellet gun or air soft gun. Through the course of the investigation the incident had taken place at approximately 0140hrs on this date. A vehicle is seen entering...

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Current

October 24, 2020

Watson, Scott - (18) 3921 (a) Theft by unlawful taking (1 count)

On 10/24/20 at 2:08pm, the WCPD observed a disturbance in the 50 block of S High St. Investigation revealed that Scott Watson, a 53 year old homeless male from West Chester, PA was being chased by an employee of a shop located in the 100 block of S High St after stealing a tip jar from the business...

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Charges:

(18) 3921 (a) Theft by unlawful taking (1 count)

October 19, 2020

Shoutout to Officer Long

Especially during these difficult times it's great to see stories like this. Luckily for West Chester, this is the norm. Very proud of our officers!

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October 18, 2020

Malone, Cullen James - 185104 RESISTING ARREST and 2 additional charges

On Saturday August 22nd, 2020 at approximately 02:37hrs. WCPD observed three males attempting to climb a secured gate of a property in the 600 block of South Bolmar Street. The males observed Police a ran into a near by wooded area. Police searched the area for a period of time before observing one...

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Charges:

185104 RESISTING ARREST, 183503b1iii Criminal Trespass, 185503A4 DISORDERLY CONDUCT

October 8, 2020

Love, Bryan - ( (1) count of Aggravated Assault (F1); (1) count of Strangulation (F2); (1) count of Simple Assault (M2); (1...

On 10/03/2020 at approximately 8:00pm Bryan Love (W/M/35 YOA) of West Chester was taken into custody by the East Lampeter Township Police Department for an active warrant out of this Department for aggravated assault, strangulation, and other related charges. The charges stem from a domestic...

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Charges:

( (1) count of Aggravated Assault (F1); (1) count of Strangulation (F2); (1) count of Simple Assault (M2); (1) count Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2); (1) count Terroristic Threats (M1).

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October 24, 2020

Watson, Scott - (18) 3921 (a) Theft by unlawful taking (1 count)

On 10/24/20 at 2:08pm, the WCPD observed a disturbance in the 50 block of S High St. Investigation revealed that Scott Watson, a 53 year old homeless male from West Chester, PA was being chased by an employee of a shop located in the 100 block of S High St after stealing a tip jar from the business...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

(18) 3921 (a) Theft by unlawful taking (1 count)

October 18, 2020

Malone, Cullen James - 185104 RESISTING ARREST and 2 additional charges

On Saturday August 22nd, 2020 at approximately 02:37hrs. WCPD observed three males attempting to climb a secured gate of a property in the 600 block of South Bolmar Street. The males observed Police a ran into a near by wooded area. Police searched the area for a period of time before observing one...

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Charges:

185104 RESISTING ARREST, 183503b1iii Criminal Trespass, 185503A4 DISORDERLY CONDUCT

October 8, 2020

Love, Bryan - ( (1) count of Aggravated Assault (F1); (1) count of Strangulation (F2); (1) count of Simple Assault (M2); (1...

On 10/03/2020 at approximately 8:00pm Bryan Love (W/M/35 YOA) of West Chester was taken into custody by the East Lampeter Township Police Department for an active warrant out of this Department for aggravated assault, strangulation, and other related charges. The charges stem from a domestic...

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Charges:

( (1) count of Aggravated Assault (F1); (1) count of Strangulation (F2); (1) count of Simple Assault (M2); (1) count Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2); (1) count Terroristic Threats (M1).

September 30, 2020

Joyner, Tyrone Donnell - (1) count of Aggravated Assault (F1); (1) count of Strangulation (F2); (1) count Terroristic...

On September 28, 2020 at 10:05 PM, West Chester Police Department responded to a domestic at a residence in the 200 block of S Matlack St. Upon officer's arrival, contact was made with the victim. The victim advised she was in the residence with her child when she was punched in the face/head area...

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Charges:

(1) count of Aggravated Assault (F1); (1) count of Strangulation (F2); (1) count Terroristic Threats (M1); (1) count of Simple Assault (M2); (1) count Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2);

September 29, 2020

Moses, Amiraann V - (1) Count DUI (1) Count Drug Possession (1) Count Drug Paraphernalia

On September 23rd 2020 at 0845 hours this department was notified of a female appearing intoxicated getting into a vehicle and then operating the vehicle erratically in East Bradford Township. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in the area of Lenape Rd and Birmingham Rd. After a brief...

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Charges:

(1) Count DUI (1) Count Drug Possession (1) Count Drug Paraphernalia

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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

October 1, 2020

Burglary Investigation

On October 1, 2020, West Chester Police responded to the 400 Block of Hannum Avenue for a report of a burglary discovered. The victim returned home from work and found that a bedroom door had been damaged as if someone kicked it. A witness observed a thin white male, wearing a red shirt, and a...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

September 20, 2020

Theft from Ace Hardware

WCPD is seeking to identify the subject in the attached pictures in relation to a theft from the ACE Hardware store 09/15/2020. Anyone with information of the identity of this subject is asked to contact WCPD. ace_chainsaws_2.png ace_chainsaws_4.png

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Incident Type:

Theft

September 2, 2020

Loitering and Prowling Investigation

On September 2, 2020 at 10:10pm officers were dispatched to the Audubon Manor Apartments, 200 N Everhart Street, for the report of suspicious conditions. The reporting party advised they observed air conditioning unit was being tampered with, and they could see the silhouette of a man outside their...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

August 14, 2020

Attempted Burglary

On 08/14/2020 at approximately 0451 hrs Officers responded to 304 E. Marshall St. (Metropolitan Apts) for the report of a female banging on the door and attempting to gain entry using an unknown object. The actor fled prior to police arrival and was not located. The victim did not see the actor and...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

August 9, 2020

Burglary

On 8/9/2020 the West Chester Police Department responded to the 100 block of Dean St for a report of a burglary discovered. It was found that sometime overnight, an unknown subject had entered the residence through an unlocked front door and taken items from a purse. The victims vehicle which was...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

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October 25, 2020

WC-20-26387

On 10/25/2020 at 0925hrs, several residents in the 700 block of Dean Court reported that their political signs were damaged by use of a pellet gun or air soft gun. Through the course of the investigation the incident had taken place at approximately 0140hrs on this date. A vehicle is seen entering...

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West Chester Police Department

Case Status:

Current

October 1, 2020

Theft

On 9/29/2020 at 1944 hours two W/M, juveniles riding bikes removed a Trump 2020 banner from the front porch of the residence in the 200 block W Barnard St. The actors rode eastbound from the residence on W Barnard St with the banner. Anyone with information regarding the incident is requested to...

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Current

September 23, 2020

Stolen Vehicle 100 Blk Magnolia St

On September 23, 2020 at 5:30 AM a resident reported their vehicle was stolen from the 100 block of Magnolia St. The resident stated that they parked their gray 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee on the south side of the street on 9/22/20 at approximately 11:30 PM, and that the vehicle was discovered stolen...

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Current

September 18, 2020

Indecent Assault- High and Dean

On September 5, 2020 at approximately 2:30 AM a female reported to West Chester Police that she was assaulted at High and Dean Streets by a subject described as a 5'10", college aged, dark skinned black male, wearing dark jeans and a hat. The male subject slapped the female on the buttocks and then...

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Current

September 14, 2020

SIMPLE ASSAULT

West Chester Police are conducting an investigation of an altercation that took place on Sunday, 9/13/2020 at 3:59 AM in the 300 block of S. High St. West Chester Borough. All of the individuals involved have been identified. The investigation is ongoing and West Chester Police is asking anyone...

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October 19, 2020

Shoutout to Officer Long

Especially during these difficult times it's great to see stories like this. Luckily for West Chester, this is the norm. Very proud of our officers!

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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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