This is with a sincere thank you to our Police Officers, Parking Enforcement Officers, and Civilian Staff.  This department is an example of an incredible team working together to serve the Borough of Kennett Square's residents, businesses, and visitors.   The a...

2/22/26, at 3:56 AM, Officers were requested to contact PSP Avondale regarding a subject they had taken into custody. (KS-26-001812). Troopers advised that, during the search of the vehicle, they located a purse containing several credit cards belonging to a Borough resident. ...

The Kennett Square Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male subject involved in the theft of a crosswalk sign. On February 28, 2026, at approximately 4:34 PM, the suspect was observed carrying a crosswalk sign from the intersection of S. Union...

Jeremiah Rivera, age 31, was charged with Simple Assault and Harassment following an altercation during which he allegedly kicked and punched a family member in the face, causing a large contusion, bruising, and a laceration to their left eye. The incident occurred on February...

Joshua Laaksonen, age 26, was charged with simple assault, criminal mischief, and harassment, following an altercation during which he allegedly struck a female subject with a laptop that he had broken, causing redness and swelling to her face. The incident occurred on Februar...

Marcos Sauce-Gordillo, age 30 of Wilmington, DE, was arrested and charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, and related traffic offenses, after the 2005 Scion was stopped for traveling the wrong way on a one-way road. The incident occurred on February 21, 2026, at approximate...

Raymond Warner, age 43, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses, after the 2011 Ford he was operating was stopped for an expired registration. This incident occurred on February 12, 2026, at approximately 11:32 PM, in the 500 Block of ...

2/15/26, at 7:53 AM, Officers received a report regarding threatening text messages. (KS-26-001599). The reporting party was advised that attempts to extract money from people are common and to block all numbers that are sending these types of messages. 2/15/26, at 6:29 PM, Of...

Due to inclement weather conditions, the Kennett Square Police Department's Administration Office will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026.  The safety of our staff and the public is our top priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please note t...

National Handcuff Day is observed on this date because on February 20, 1912, George A. Carney received patent approval for modern-style swing-through handcuffs. His design helped standardize handcuffs as a safer, more effective restraint tool for law enforcement. On this day, ...