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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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Image for Vega-Zavala, Christian   - (1) COUNT (18) 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT and 5 additional charges
Warrant
Jun 24, 2026
On June 12, 2026, an Arrest Warrant was issued for Christian Vega-Zavala for the following incident. On June 5, 2026, at approximately 12:47 PM, Officers were dispatched to an active domestic involving a knife in the 500 Block of Center Street, Kennett Square Borough. While en...
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Jun 24, 2026
Help us set students up for success this school year! Maternal and Child Health Consortium is collecting new school supplies for local kids in need, because every child deserves to start the year ready to learn. ✏️🖍️📓 🗓️ Donation Dates:  June 23, 2026 - August 14, 20...
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Incident
Jun 22, 2026
6/14/26, at 9:44 PM, Officers were dispatched to Walnut Court Way for a suicidal subject with a firearm. (KS-26-005765). Officers were able to contact the subject, who was then transported to the hospital for evaluation.  6/15/26, at 5:00 PM, Officers received a copy of a...
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Created Jan 12, 2026 / Updated Jun 18, 2026
In observance of Juneteenth, the Kennett Square Police Department's administrative office and lobby will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:30 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your underst...
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Jun 17, 2026
Sunshine, live music, great wine (or so we heard), and one very important ingredient: officers on duty keeping an eye on the fun!  Our officers spent Sunday out and about at Summerfest, keeping an eye on the festivities, connecting with residents and visitors, and soaking...
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Image for Jefferson-Howard, Kenyetta   - (1) COUNT (18) 4120 (A) IDENTITY THEFT and 1 additional charge
Warrant
Jun 17, 2026
The Kennett Square Police Department currently holds an arrest warrant for Kenyetta Jefferson-Howard, age 46, of Mesquite, Texas. Jefferson-Howard is wanted on charges of identity theft and criminal conspiracy for the following incident. On November 24, 2025, at approximately ...
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Image for Braswell, Frederick   - (1) COUNT (18) 4120 (A) IDENTITY THEFT and 1 additional charge
Warrant
Jun 16, 2026
The Kennett Square Police Department currently holds an arrest warrant for Frederick Braswell, age 60, of Maumelle, Arkansas. Braswell is wanted on charges of identity theft and criminal conspiracy for the following incident. On November 24, 2025, at approximately 12:09 PM, of...
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Image for Torres, Mario   - (1) COUNT PAVC 7122 (3) POSSESSION OF DOCUMENTS KNOWING IT TO HAVE BEEN ALTERED FORGED OR COUNTERFEITED and...
Arrest
Jun 16, 2026
On June 13, 2026, at approximately 11:24 AM, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 700 Block of S. Garfield Street on a vehicle displaying counterfeit Pennsylvania emissions and inspection certification decals. Upon making contact with the operator and sole occupant of the ...
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Incident
Jun 15, 2026
6/7/26, at 4:49 AM, Officers were dispatched to the 600 Block of S. Union Street for a domestic assault. (KS-26-005479). The aggressor was no longer on location when Officers arrived. He was later located, taken into custody, and transported to Chester County Prison. 6/7/26, a...
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Event
Created Jun 8, 2026 / Updated Jun 16, 2026
The Kennett Square Police Department is inviting community members to join us for Freeze Pops with the Cops, a fun summer event that brings neighbors and officers together in a casual setting. Stop by on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Center Street & ...
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Ramirez-Vasquez, Iran

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

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 - (2) Counts Stalking and 2 additional charges

Diaz-Villanueva, Santos

(1) COUNT TERORISTIC THREATS and 3 additional charges

Ramirez-Tomas, Theo

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

Rey-Gonzalez, Freddy

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

Lopez-Leon, Juan Carlos

Lopez-Leon, Juan Carlos - (18) 3126 (a)(7) Indecent Assault Person less than 13 years of age and 3 additional charges

Castillo-Gomez, Porfirio

(1) Count Burglary

Robledo-Perez, Edwin

(1) count Corruption of Minors (M-1) and 1 additional charge

Chiciu, Iona

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

Melendez-Betancourt, Arturo

(1) count Aggravated Assault and 2 additional charges

Lopez-Bedolla, Jesus Rodrigo

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

Juarez-Mercado, Gilberto

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

Booth, Andrew P.

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

Brown, Malik

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

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

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