Crime & Safety

Cemetery Theft, BB Gun Mayhem, and More West Chester Police Blotter

A rundown of the biggest West Chester Police stories from the past week.

The following incidents occurred in and around the West Chester area. Arrest, when mentioned, does not suggest conviction.

A Reading man was charged with marijuana possession in the area of Route 100 and Route 202 South, according to the department.

West Chester Police Make 5 Public Drunkenness Arrests

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The arrests occurred between March 18 and March 24.

Student Admits to Target Shooting From Bedroom Window

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The West Chester University student was shooting at an electrical box, not a security guard, his attorney argues.

West Goshen Police are investigating the attempted auto theft, which occurred at Fastenal.

West Goshen Police Investigate Cemetery Theft

Nearly $16,000 of bronze vases were stolen, according to the department.

The driver flipped his Nissan after crashing into a parked car this month.


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