Crime & Safety

West Chester Police Make 5 Public Drunkenness Arrests

The arrests occurred between March 18 and March 24.

The West Chester Police Department says they made 25 arrests of individuals aged 18 to 25 from March 18 to March 24, according to Chief Scott Bohn. The arrests are reported as part of the borough's ongoing "Operation Vigilance" program.  

Police said the arrests break down by the following offenses (some individuals were charged with more than one offense):

  • Underage Drinking: 3                     
  • Public Drunkenness: 5
  • DUI: 2
  • Assault: 1
  • Criminal Mischief: 1
  • Noise: 5
  • Drugs: 4
  • Theft: 1
  • Burglary: 1
  • Public Indecency: 1
  • Trespass: 1

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