West Chester Police Blotter

Woman in Face Makeup Arrested for Drugs

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Drug Possession: On Jan. 26, at approximately 11:35 p.m., West Goshen police were dispatched to a restaurant located in 1000 block of West Chester Pike for a suspicious condition.  It was reported that a female was in the store with her face painted white.  The female was putting candles on tables and lighting them.  The female also removed the fire extinguisher and put it next to a table.  Managers requested that the female leave the store.  She was with a male friend, and they fled.  The female left behind her bag that contained the male’s driver’s license, and books with her name on them.  Also located in the bag was a small amount of marijuana, smoking devices and a grinder.  The female was later located and admitted the marijuana and …

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Police: Man Arrested for Cocaine Possession

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Harassment: On April 15, at approximately 9:35 p.m., West Chester police investigated a report of harassment by communication/terroristic threat that allegedly took place on or around the 100 block of East Barnard Street. According to police, a female victim had told officers about an alleged incident involving her ex-boyfriend, Robert Geist II, back on Jan. 8.  The victim told police that she ended the relationship due to Geist’s irrational behavior.  The victim told police that she had found a new place of residence and had severed ties with Geist.  However, Geist allegedly had begun to harass the victim by phone, texting and e-mail.  The victim also claimed that Geist allegedly posted derogatory statements on the victim’s social media …

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Police Botter: Man Urinates on Barnaby's

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Theft: West Chester police arrested 20-year-old homeless male Jonathan Laughlin on Jan. 13 for allegedly breaking into cars and stealing cash.  According to police, Laughlin was caught by homeowners in the 100 block of South Benjamin Drive in West Chester.  When the homeowners confronted Laughlin he allegedly punched one of them in the nose.  Laughlin was ultimately restrained until the police arrived.  Laughlin allegedly then admitted to stealing money from several cars over the last couple of weeks. Drug Possession: Police arrested 25-year-old Exton resident Michael Ruggirello allegedly urinating on the door and steps of Barnaby’s at 15 South High Street on Jan. 14.  Police stopped Ruggirello, and upon searching him police allegedly …

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