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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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Arrest
May 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, at approximately 1:48 PM, officers from the Kennett Square Police Department responded to a report of an unaccompanied juvenile female walking on the sidewalk in the area of E. Cypress Street and S. Walnut Street, Kennett Square Borough. Upon arrival, office...
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May 14, 2026
The Kennett Square Police Department is honored to have been selected as a grant recipient by the Mushroom Festival! We are incredibly grateful for the Mushroom Festival’s continued commitment to supporting local organizations and strengthening our community. Funding from this...
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Arrest
May 14, 2026
On April 10, 2026, at 6:38 PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 Block of N. Garfield Street for a vehicle displaying no emissions or inspection stickers. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle operator, identified as Jhorman Ortega-Tarazona,...
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Created May 11, 2026 / Updated May 14, 2026
Road Closures in Kennett Square Borough  -  7:00 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Both lanes of State St between S. Walnut St. and Lincoln St from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM Both lanes of Union St (Route 82) between W. Cypress St and W. Linden St from 7:00 AM - 10:...
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May 12, 2026
This week, the Kennett Square Police Department joins communities across the nation in recognizing National Police Week. A time to honor the service, sacrifice, and dedication of law enforcement officers everywhere. We remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in t...
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Incident
May 11, 2026
5/3/26, at 5:08 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 500 Block of Center Street for a disturbance of an intoxicated male attempting to fight another resident and had broken a window. (KS-26-004212). Upon further investigation, it was learned that the subject had an active warra...
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Created May 7, 2026 / Updated May 11, 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
Jeffrey Ferris, age 58, of New Castle, DE, was arrested and charged with DUI and other related traffic offenses, after the 2010 Nissan he was operating was stopped for failing to yield to oncoming traffic and nearly colliding with another vehicle. The incident occurred on May ...
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Incident
May 6, 2026
4/26/26, at 4:15 PM, while on patrol in the 200 Block of E. State Street, Officers observed a male juvenile shooting what appeared to be an orby gun at passing vehicles, trash cans, and across the street. (KS-26-003978). Subsequently, a non-traffic citation for disorderly cond...
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May 6, 2026
Road Closures in Kennett Square Borough  -  7:00 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Both lanes of State St between S. Walnut St. and Lincoln St from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM Both lanes of Union St (Route 82) between W. Cypress St and W. Linden St from 7:00 AM - 10:...
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Ramirez-Vasquez, Iran

(1) Count (18) 2606(A) Aggravated Assault of Unborn Child and 5 additional charges

Ramirez-Vasquez, Eduardo

(18) 3126 (a)(1) Indecent Assault without Consent and 1 additional charge

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar - (1) count Terroristic Threats and 4 additional charges

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

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

Dominguez, Francis Javier

Dominguez, Francis Javier - (75)3802 (c) DUI: Highest Rate and 2 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

Melendez-Betancourt, Arturo

(1) count Aggravated Assault and 2 additional charges

Espinoza-Herrera, Reynaldo

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

Brown, Malik

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

Munguia-Jimenez, Maximo

(1) count Bad Checks

Perez-Simon, Angel

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

Troyer, Jeremy

(1) count Terroristic Threats and 1 additional charge

Bonilla-Damian, Bernabe

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

Wideman, Ciara

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

Perez-Lima, Ewin Misael

Perez-Lima, Ewin Misael - (75) 3802 (a)(1) DUI and 3 additional charges