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Shooting Investigation Update
The West Chester Borough Police Department continues to investigate a shooting incident which took place on January 2, 2021 at 3:06 AM.

The shooting took place at Hookah Matata, located at 27 West Gay Street, West Chester Borough. Both victims in this case continue to recover from injuries they received as a result of this crime.
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Welcome from Chief Morehead
Welcome to the West Chester Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

James L. Morehead, Chief of Police

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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
The actors in the photograph removed four red plastic bollard covers from Rita's Water Ice on 10/22/2020 at 10:03pm. Anyone with information as to the identity of the actors is asked to contact the West Chester Police at 610-696-2700.

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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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January 17, 2021

Hawthorne, Nathaniel - ( (1) count of Aggravated Assault - Officers and 4 additional charges

On Saturday January 16th 2021 at approximately 4:00pm, Officers were dispatched to 501 W. Miner St for a subject on the front porch yelling and causing a disturbance. This subject was identified as Nathaniel Hawthorne, a 26 year old white male from West Chester. During this incident Hawthorne...

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Charges:

( (1) count of Aggravated Assault - Officers, (1 count) Criminal Mischief (M2), (1 count) Criminal Trespass, & Disorderly Conduct (S), & (1) count of Public Drunkenness (S)

January 12, 2021

Stolen Vehicle

On January 11, 2021 at approximately 11:45 PM, West Chester Police responded to the Seven Eleven, 200 South High Street, for a report of a vehicle that was stolen from the parking lot. Taken from the parking lot was a 2013 Blue Honda Accord bearing Pennsylvania DARE tag DA515G. The vehicle was left...

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January 11, 2021

Altomonte, Dawn - ( 1 count ) DUI

On January 10, 2021 at approximately 12:38 am, West Chester Police observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way in the 100 block of W. Market St. A traffic stop was conducted. Field sobriety tests were administered to the driver. As a result, Dawn Altomonte, W/F/41 YOA of Springfield, was arrested...

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Charges:

( 1 count ) DUI

January 11, 2021

DUI Arrest

On 10 January 2021 at approximately 1:30am, West Chester Police performed a motor vehicle stop in the 900 block of West Chester Pike. The operator was identified as Joseph Francis Altomonte, a 49 year old, white male from Springfield, Pa. Altomonte exhibited signs of intoxication, failed a battery...

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Incident Type:

DUI

January 10, 2021

Suspicious Activity - Possible Attempted Luring of a Child into a Motor Vehicle

On 09 January 2020 the West Chester Police received a report of an attempted luring of children into a motor vehicle. At approximately 5:20 pm two children aged 12 and 14 were playing in Hoopes Park (700 Hoopes Park Lane). The children reported that a white sport utility vehicle entered the lot at...

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January 17, 2021

Hawthorne, Nathaniel - ( (1) count of Aggravated Assault - Officers and 4 additional charges

On Saturday January 16th 2021 at approximately 4:00pm, Officers were dispatched to 501 W. Miner St for a subject on the front porch yelling and causing a disturbance. This subject was identified as Nathaniel Hawthorne, a 26 year old white male from West Chester. During this incident Hawthorne...

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West Chester Police Department

Charges:

( (1) count of Aggravated Assault - Officers, (1 count) Criminal Mischief (M2), (1 count) Criminal Trespass, & Disorderly Conduct (S), & (1) count of Public Drunkenness (S)

January 11, 2021

Altomonte, Dawn - ( 1 count ) DUI

On January 10, 2021 at approximately 12:38 am, West Chester Police observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way in the 100 block of W. Market St. A traffic stop was conducted. Field sobriety tests were administered to the driver. As a result, Dawn Altomonte, W/F/41 YOA of Springfield, was arrested...

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Charges:

( 1 count ) DUI

January 8, 2021

Pope, Carl - (1 Count) Unlawful taking and 1 additional charge

On Monday January 4, 2021 at 9:15am, The West Chester Police were dispatched to 11 W Chestnut St for a trespasser in the building. Upon arrival officers made contact with Carl Pope, a 32 year old black male of Philadelphia. Pope was found to be in possession of a package that didn't have his name...

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Charges:

(1 Count) Unlawful taking, (1 count) Receiving stolen Property

January 8, 2021

Hook, Brian - (1 count) Criminal Trespass (F3) and 1 additional charge

On January 5, 2021 at 7:56 am The West Chester Police responded to a report of a male creating a disturbance and screaming profanities in the 700 block of South New Street. Police located Brian Hook, a 41 year old W/NH homeless male of West Chester in the block. While speaking to Hook officers were...

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Charges:

(1 count) Criminal Trespass (F3), ( 1 count ) Possession of a Controlled Substance

January 8, 2021

Hook, Brian - (3 Counts) Simple Assault and 1 additional charge

On 12/25/2020 at 10:30 PM, a victim reported to West Chester Police that an unknown male pointed a large revolver style handgun at him while he was in his vehicle at the intersection of W Market St and High St. The victim reported the actor then fled the area. Through investigation the male was...

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(3 Counts) Simple Assault, (3 Counts) Terroristic Threats

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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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(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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West Chester Police Department

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

January 11, 2021

DUI Arrest

On 10 January 2021 at approximately 1:30am, West Chester Police performed a motor vehicle stop in the 900 block of West Chester Pike. The operator was identified as Joseph Francis Altomonte, a 49 year old, white male from Springfield, Pa. Altomonte exhibited signs of intoxication, failed a battery...

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Incident Type:

DUI

December 31, 2020

Theft From Railroad Coaches

On 12/31/2020 at 9:55am West Chester Borough Police responded to The West Chester Railroad, 500 South Adams Street, for the report of a theft from railroad coaches. On location, Officers discovered entry was forced into a railroad coach where the actor(s) damaged property inside. The actor(s) stole...

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Incident Type:

Theft

December 26, 2020

Burglary

On December 25, 2020, West Chester Police Department responded to a burglary discovered at a residence in the 200 block of S. Walnut St. Residents of the apartment advised officers that two gaming consoles were stolen from the living room. The burglary occurred sometime between 12/24/2020 at 12:...

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November 29, 2020

Attempted Burglary

On 11/29/2020 at 10:40am West Chester Borough Police Officers responded to 420 North Everhart Street for the report of an attempted burglary. On scene, Officers observed damage to the front door that appeared to be from someone trying to force their way into the apartment. The reporting party...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

November 28, 2020

Stolen and Recovered Bicycle

On Friday November 27th, 2020 at approximately 11:52hrs. WCPD took a report of a stolen bicycle that occurred about 10 minutes prior. The victim reported that while visiting a friend in the 300 block of East Miner Street his green mountain bicycle was taken from outside. The investigating Officer...

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Incident Type:

Theft

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January 12, 2021

Stolen Vehicle

On January 11, 2021 at approximately 11:45 PM, West Chester Police responded to the Seven Eleven, 200 South High Street, for a report of a vehicle that was stolen from the parking lot. Taken from the parking lot was a 2013 Blue Honda Accord bearing Pennsylvania DARE tag DA515G. The vehicle was left...

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West Chester Police Department

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Current

January 10, 2021

Suspicious Activity - Possible Attempted Luring of a Child into a Motor Vehicle

On 09 January 2020 the West Chester Police received a report of an attempted luring of children into a motor vehicle. At approximately 5:20 pm two children aged 12 and 14 were playing in Hoopes Park (700 Hoopes Park Lane). The children reported that a white sport utility vehicle entered the lot at...

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West Chester Police Department

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Current

January 8, 2021

Shooting Investigation Update

The West Chester Borough Police Department continues to investigate a shooting incident which took place on January 2, 2021 at 3:06 AM. The shooting took place at Hookah Matata, located at 27 West Gay Street, West Chester Borough. Both victims in this case continue to recover from injuries they...

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January 4, 2021

Theft from Motor Vehicles

The West Chester Police is investigating a series of thefts that took place in the month of December. Four separate thefts were discovered and reported between December 4 th and December 31 st all involving the theft of catalytic converters from parked cars. All the thefts took place overnight on...

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January 2, 2021

Shooting Investigation

On Saturday, January 2nd 2021 at approximately 3:06 AM, Officers were dispatched to the 50 Block of W. Gay Street for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival Officers located two black males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were then transported to the hospital for treatment. The Criminal...

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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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