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May 10, 2026
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2026 is recognized from May 10, 2026 through May 16, 2026.  The PARKESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT would like to thank all of our brothers and sisters serving with local, county, state, and federal agencies for wearing the badge and answering the call. F.O....
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May 10, 2026
The PARKESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT would like to wish all of those amazing women out there a HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
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May 9, 2026
The police are investigating a reported suspicious person.  The incident occurred last evening at the Atglen Borough Hall park.  The police currently have identified a person of interest. We are asking Borough residents to check with their children who may frequent t...
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May 8, 2026
Beginning Monday, May 11th, and lasting for about a week until Friday, May 15th, Chester County has authorized a specialized engineering crew to conduct a safety inspection of the Downingtown Trestle Bridge. This project is part of Chester County’s long-term plan to rehabilita...
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May 8, 2026
PennDOT has begun a massive license plate reissuance program to replace the oldest and most damaged plates in the Commonwealth. In 2025, Pennsylvania launched a new standard plate design featuring the Liberty Bell and the slogan "Let Freedom Ring." PennDOT is now automatically...
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Case
May 7, 2026
The West Whiteland Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at the Boscov’s in Exton, PA on 05/07/2026. If anyone has any information that might help identify the actor from the attached images, please contact Officer Lemmon at  dlemmon@westwhi...
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May 7, 2026
On April 27, 2026, Officer Ortiz, along with K9 Officer Bolt and K9 Broc of the Kennett Township Police Department, had a wonderful time meeting local children and families at Adventure Playground. Events like these give our officers the opportunity to connect with the communi...
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Arrest
May 6, 2026
The police have filed criminal charges against Ralph WERT for Drug Possession and related offenses, following a lawful traffic stop that occurred on May 1, 2026, after a motor vehicle violation was observed in the 100 block of South Church Street.  A preliminary regarding...
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Arrest
May 6, 2026
The police have arrested Richard Javier VASQUEZ-LOPEZ for Rape, Indecent Sexual Assault, Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person and related offenses, stemming from an investigation that was initiated by PBPD in mid-April of 2026.  Based upon this invest...
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Lopez-Bedolla, Jesus Rodrigo

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

Martinez, Noe Edgardo

Martinez, Noe Edgardo - (18)3802(A)(1) DUI

Atoc-Salcedo, Jonathan J.

Atoc-Salcedo, Jonathan J. - (1 count ) Retail Theft (F3) and additional charges

Hickey, Megan L.

Hickey, Megan L. - (1) 3802 D1II Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M)

McCall, Lukary

& 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3). & access device fraud 4106A3

Gutierrez-Espinoza, Karla

(1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (F3) & RELATED CHARGES

Gonzalez-Parra, Bonifacio L

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

Oxtocapan-Xalcuaco, Cesario

Aggravated Assault; Simple Assault; Endangering Welfare of Children; Terroristic Threats;...

Cason, Joseph C.

Cason, Joseph C. - Terroristic Threats and 1 additional charge

Thompson, Tashina Maleya

Thompson, Tashina Maleya - (1 count) Financial Exploitation of Older Adult or Care Dependent Person (F3) and 7 additional...

Andrade, Rolando

(18)3802(A)(1) DUI and 6 additional charges

Booth, Andrew P.

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

Bautista, Sneider M.

Bautista, Sneider M. - (18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M2)

LINDSAY, Courtney Alexis

LINDSAY, Courtney Alexis - (18) 4304 (a)(1) Endangering Welfare of Children

Velez, Luis

(18) 3922 (A1) Theft by Deception (F3)

Juarez-Mercado, Gilberto

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