West Caln Township
CRIME & SAFETY
Chester County doctor charged with arson after burning down own home, police say
A Chester County doctor has been charged with arson and other related crimes after police say she burned her historic house down in Easttown Township. The fire on Tuesday is the second to happen at the house in two months.
Couple charged with killing girl after torturing, abusing her for years, DA says
Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of abuse and could be disturbing for some readers. The father and stepmother of a Chester County girl who died after years of abuse and torture are now charged with her murder, investigators said. On Thursday, July 25, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office...
Firefighters battle another blaze at same Chester County home
An investigation is underway after a Chester County home went up in flames for the second time in recent months.Chopper 6 was overhead Tuesday as crews worked to contain the flames along Leopard and Sugartown roads in Easttown Township.The call came in at 10:45 a.m. as flames could be seen shooting from the roof.Fire crews recognized the residence due to a blaze earlier this year."Everybody immediately recognized the address. It was a pretty substantial fire the last time," said Berwyn Fire Company Chief Justin Brundage.Chopper 6 video: Firefighters battle another blaze at same Chester County homeDue to known structural issues,...
Charges upgraded for dad, girlfriend in child's starving death after evidence of severe torture found
WEST CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (TCN) -- A 52-year-old father and his 45-year-old girlfriend face upgraded charges in connection with the starving death of a young child after investigators found evidence of yearslong torture and abuse. According to the Chester County District Attorney's Office, on May 4, Rendall Hoagland called 911...
Litter of puppies found dead at Chester County golf course
CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- Police in Chester County have launched an animal cruelty investigation after multiple puppies were found dead at a local golf course.The Caln Township Police Department said in a social media post on July 22 that a litter of seven puppies was found dead around the ninth hole of the Ingleside Golf Course in Caln Township, near the US Route 30 bypass."Early indications are that the deceased puppies were placed there by a person, or persons, within 12-18 hours of being discovered," police said.Investigators said all of the puppies appeared to be from the same litter...
West Chester Police Continue search for vandalizing/trespassing teens
West Chester Borough Police continue their search for five teenage males who entered the Adams Street train yard in West Chester. Reports say the group of teens spent approximately 20 minutes climbing on all of the locomotives in the yard and attempted to see if any of the doors were unlocked. In addition, the trespassers […]
Man charged with corruption of minors after being attacked for ‘messing with’ girl: police
From LNP, Lancaster, Pa. (TNS) A Cumberland County man who police say was attacked by two men for “messing” with a 13-year-old girl has been charged with having inappropriate contact with the girl. Police on Saturday charged Adam Christopher Bockes, 24, of Enola, with interference with the custody...
Coroner identifies motorcyclist, 28, killed in crash with SUV in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — An Elizabethtown man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Mount Joy Township on July 19. On Wednesday, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Matthew Ferruzza, 28. The coroner's office responded around 11:50 p.m. on Friday to a crash between a...
Major Interstate Car Theft Ring Busted in Pennsylvania and Maryland
In a significant development, law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania and Maryland have apprehended two individuals connected to a series of high-profile thefts at car dealerships across both states. The suspects, identified as London Flores and his accomplice Ventura, were detained following a detailed investigation that utilized advanced tracking and surveillance technology.
Cause of massive fire at Lancaster County antiques shop may never be known
The owner of a Columbia antiques shop that burned last week said Monday that a Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal told him they probably won’t be able to pin down the cause. David Doolittle, co-owner of Tollbooth Antiques, said a fire marshal listed among the possible causes fireworks, as...
UPDATE: Homeowner dies after getting caught in Rapho Township house fire, coroner says
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A woman has died after a fire broke out inside her Rapho Township home Wednesday night. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office said the victim, Beth Yanni, 66, of Manheim, died after "being caught in a fire at her residence." Crews responded just after 8:30...
1 killed in York County crash
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — One person is dead after the York County Coroner's Office responded to a fatal crash last evening. The incident occurred the 7000 block of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) in Paradise Township around 8:15 p.m. on July 22, according to the coroner. One 53-year-old man was...
Three-vehicle crash with leaking fluids blocks road reported in Akron Borough
AKRON, Pa. — A three-vehicle crash with leaking fluids was reported in Lancaster County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Rothsville Road and Fulton Street in Akron Borough around 12:30 p.m. The crash is blocking the roads. Expect delays in the area. No injuries...
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