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2025 Officer Awards

This is with a sincere thank you to our Police Officers, Parking Enforcement Officers, and Civilian Staff.  This department is an examp...
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Handle With Care Registry

Law enforcement and other first responders frequently have contact with residents with communication, cognitive, and physical needs that can...
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Drug Disposal Collection

A permanent collection box is located in the department's lobby to encourage members of the community to remove expired or unwanted med...
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Welcome to Kennett Square Police Department

The Kennett Square Police Department prides itself on the level of service that we provide for our residents, businesses, and visitors....
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Created Apr 22, 2026 / Updated Apr 23, 2026
The Kennett Square Police Department is excited to invite schools, daycare centers, scout troops, and youth activity groups to schedule a fun and educational tour of our department! During your visit, children will have the opportunity to: 🔹 Learn about police vehicles and the...
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Arrest
Apr 24, 2026
Robert Inskip, age 36, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2012 Honda SUV he was operating was stopped for swerving over the lane lines and into park lanes, as well as frequently braking when not necessary. This incident ...
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Apr 21, 2026
Today, the Kennett Square Police Department proudly recognizes and celebrates two outstanding members of our team on Administrative Professionals Day. We extend our sincere appreciation to Nikki Puoci (Records Administrator/TAC officer/Assistant Open Records Officer) and Trici...
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Incident
Apr 20, 2026
4/12/26, at 4:56 AM, while on patrol, Officers observed an SUV stopped in the roadway with the hood up at the intersection of E. Linden Street and N. Union Street. (KS-26-003484). Officers assisted in pushing the vehicle into a vacant parking lot on E. Linden Street. 4/12/26, ...
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Arrest
Apr 15, 2026
On April 11, 2026, at approximately 4:41 PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of W. Cypress Street and Center Street on a vehicle whose registration was listed under a suspended driver, identified as Donald Maxwell, age 56, of Malvern, PA. Upon further investigati...
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Apr 14, 2026
The Kennett Square Police Department has been made aware of fraudulent phone calls that appear to originate from our department’s phone number ( 610-444-0501 ). Please be advised that these calls are NOT from us. Scammers can manipulate caller ID information to make it seem li...
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Incident
Apr 13, 2026
4/6/26, at 1:57 PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 Block of E. State Street on a vehicle with excessive windshield and surrounding window tint. (KS-26-003283). During the traffic stop, a THC vape was confiscated. A Non-Traffic Citation for Disorderly Conduct was ...
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Arrest
Created Apr 10, 2026 / Updated Apr 13, 2026
On January 29, 2026, the Kennett Square Police Department received a Safe2Say report that a video depicting a juvenile sex act was posted on another identified juvenile's Instagram story. An investigation confirmed that this occurred, and the phone belonging to the offender wa...
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Apr 9, 2026
We are saddened to share the passing of retired Kennett Square Police Officer, Donald E. Mayo. Mr. Mayo, a lifelong member of the Kennett Square community, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at the age of 89. He proudly served our country as a veteran of the United Stat...
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Arrest
Apr 8, 2026
On March 30, 2026, at approximately 9:52 AM, Kennett Square Police Department responded to a report of harassment in the 500 Block of West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. The victim, a mail carrier, reported that she had been subjected to inappropriate comments by a male ind...
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Bonilla-Damian, Bernabe

(18) 3921(A)Theft By Unlawful Taking-Movable Property and 3 additional charges

Brown, Malik

(1) COUNT (18) 3925 (A) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY and 2 additional charges

Munguia-Jimenez, Maximo

(1) count Bad Checks

Castillo-Gomez, Porfirio

(1) Count Burglary

Chiciu, Iona

18:4106(a)(1)(ii) Access Device Fraud; 18:4106(a)(3) Access Device Fraud; 18:3921(a) Theft; 18:3925(a)...

Ramirez-Vazquez, Jorge

DUIIncapable of safe driving and 4 additional charges

Ramos-Flores, Ruben

(1 Count Theft By Unlawful Taking and 1 additional charge

Juarez-Mercado, Gilberto

(18) 3121(a)(1) Rape by Force and 3 additional charges

Salinas, Yohan

(1) COUNT (18) 3921 (A) THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING OR DISPOSITION and 5 additional charges

Rey-Gonzalez, Freddy

(1) Count False Reports to Law Enforcement and 1 additional charge

Mendez-Lopez, Jose E

Mendez-Lopez, Jose E - (1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely and 4 additional charges

Melendez-Betancourt, Arturo

(1) count Aggravated Assault and 2 additional charges

Perez-Simon, Angel

(1) Count DUI BAC .16% or Greater and 4 additional charges

Troyer, Jeremy

(1) count Terroristic Threats and 1 additional charge

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar - (1) Count Stalking and 3 additional charges

Lopez-Bedolla, Jesus Rodrigo

Lopez-Bedolla, Jesus Rodrigo - (18) 2718 (a)(1) Strangulation and 3 additional charges