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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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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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Apr 7, 2026
This April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month , our officers partnered with the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County to place ribbons throughout the community. These ribbons serve as a powerful reminder that survivors are not alone and that our community stan...
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Image for Wilson, David  III - (1) COUNT PAVC 3802 (A)(1) DUI - INCAPABLE OF DRIVING SAFELY and 3 additional charges
Arrest
Apr 7, 2026
David Wilson III, age 31, of Coatesville, was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2018 Chevrolet was stopped for failing to maintain its lane of travel, repeatedly. The incident occurred on April 4, 2026, at approximately 1:31 AM, starting in t...
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Arrest
Apr 6, 2026
On March 30, 2026, at approximately 1:50 PM, a fax was received from Pennsylvania's Megan's Law regarding Humberto Luna-Lopez's noncompliance with registration requirements. The report indicated that he was to be verified from March 15 to March 24, 2026, and that his last appe...
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Incident
Apr 6, 2026
3/29/26, at 5:04 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 500 Block of W. Mulberry Street for water leaking through their fire alarm from the upstairs apartment. (KS-26-003019). Upon arrival, Officers learned that two juveniles had been left alone in the residence for approximately...
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Created Jan 12, 2026 / Updated Apr 3, 2026
In observance of Good Friday, the Kennett Square Police Department's administrative office and lobby will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your unders...
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Image for Veliz, Veronica   - (1) COUNT DUI - PAVC 3802 (A)(1) DUI - INCAPABLE OF DRIVING SAFELY and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Apr 1, 2026
Veronica Veliz, age 30, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after Officers conducted a traffic stop due to her vehicle being disabled in the lane of travel, blocking traffic. The incident occurred on March 25, 2026, at approximatel...
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Image for Flores, Kevin Francisco  - (1) COUNT PAVC 3802 (A)(1) DUI - INCAPABLE OF DRIVING SAFELY and 4 additional charges
Arrest
Apr 1, 2026
Kevin Flores, age 20, of Avondale, was arrested and charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, and related traffic offenses, after the 2016 Chevrolet he was operating was stopped for an expired registration. The incident occurred on February 6, 2026, at 9:16 PM, in the 100 Blo...
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Incident
Mar 31, 2026
3/22/26, at 1:11 PM, Officers were dispatched with a four-minute delay for a report of an erratic driver in the area of S. Broad Street and E. South Street. (KS-26-002775). At the time of the call, Officers were at the location, and no vehicles matched the description provided...
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Warrant
Mar 25, 2026
On January 23, 2026, Officers received three reports of missing items from unlocked vehicles in the area of Irwin Street and Roney Street, Kennett Square Borough. One of the victims advised Officers that the subject had used their credit cards at multiple locations, including ...
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Image for Diaz-Vazquez, Santos   - (1) COUNT DUI - INCAPABLE OF DRIVING SAFELY and 4 additional charges
Arrest
Mar 23, 2026
The Kennett Square Police Department was notified that Diaz-Vazquez, Santos, was in custody on Monday, March 23rd, 2026. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for April 1, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday June 16th, 2023 Issuing Authority :...
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Castillo-Gomez, Porfirio

(1) Count Burglary

Lopez-Bedolla, Jesus Rodrigo

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

Perez-Simon, Angel

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

Ramirez-Tomas, Theo

(1) Count DUI Incapable of Driving Safely and 4 additional charges

Salinas, Yohan

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

Booth, Andrew P.

Booth, Andrew P. - (1) Count Indirect Criminal Contempt of Court

Diaz-Villanueva, Santos

(1) COUNT TERORISTIC THREATS and 3 additional charges

Melendez-Betancourt, Arturo

(1) count Aggravated Assault and 2 additional charges

Lainez, Roberto

(1) Count False Identification To Law Enforcement and 2 additional charges

Gonzalez-Parra, Bonifacio L

Gonzalez-Parra, Bonifacio L - (75) 3802 (a)(1) Driving Under the Influence and 3 additional charges

Espinoza-Herrera, Reynaldo

(18) 3921(A)Theft By Unlawful Taking (F3) and 1 additional charge

Wideman, Ciara

(1) Count Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition. (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property and 1 additional...

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

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

Rey-Gonzalez, Freddy

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

Teta-Bautista, Ricardo

(1) Count (18) 2701(A)(1) Simple Assault and 2 additional charges

Rosas-Sanches, Miguel Angel

Rosas-Sanches, Miguel Angel - (1) count Bad Checks