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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

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Created Jan 12, 2026 / Updated Nov 10, 2026
In observance of Veterans Day, the Kennett Square Police Department's administrative office and lobby will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:30 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and apprecia...
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Nov 5, 2026
๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ Officer Ortiz had the pleasure of visiting Building Blocks Learning Center to read a book to students and spend time with these bright young learners. Building positive relationships with our community starts early, and opportunities like this let us connect with childre...
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Image for ๐ŸŽ“ Exploring Careers, Answering Questions, Inspiring Futures ๐Ÿš”
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Created Nov 3, 2026 / Updated Nov 4, 2026
On Monday, November 2, School Resource Officer Toth and Officer Ortiz were proud to participate in College & Career Day at Kennett High School. Throughout the event, they met with students to discuss careers in law enforcement, including the hiring process, training requir...
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Image for ๐Ÿšง๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธโ€โžก๏ธMushroom Cap Half Marathon Road Closures๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšง
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Created Nov 3, 2026 / Updated Nov 4, 2026
The Mushroom Cap ๐Ÿ„ Half Marathon will be hosted on  November 7, 2026 , from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. ๐Ÿšง Please note that the following roads will be affected and will be closed to traffic, and certain roads, such as State Street and Cypress Street, will be intermittently ...
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Incident
Nov 3, 2026
10/25/26, at 12:58 PM, Officers were dispatched to a vehicle parked in front of a fire hydrant in the 600 Block of D. Street. (KS-26-010361). Upon arrival, a parking ticket was issued. 10/25/26, at 3:24 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of S. Walnut Street for trai...
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Arrest
Nov 2, 2026
Jose Tenario-Corona, age 50, of Kennett Square, was charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, and other related offenses, following an altercation in which he grabbed a female subject by the hair and held a knife to her, stating, "I am going to kill you." When the fema...
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Arrest
Oct 30, 2026
On October 15, 2026, at 7:46 AM, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 Block of W. South Street on a vehicle with a heavily tinted windshield and side windows and an expired registration. Upon making contact with the operator, identified as Brisa Guido-Montero, age 26, ...
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Created Oct 28, 2026 / Updated Oct 30, 2026
The Kennett Square Police Department wishes everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween.  Trick-or-treating in Kennett Square Borough will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 31st. The Kennett Square Police Department will increase its patrol presence throughout the B...
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Oct 30, 2026
Officer Graham rolled in with our Trunkin' Donuts-themed patrol vehicle, giving ghosts, goblins, and superheroes a chance to check out the police car, explore some of the equipment, and enjoy a few sweet treats along the way. Thank you to West Chester Playschool for hosting su...
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Arrest
Oct 29, 2026
Kenyetta Jefferson-Howard was arraigned on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Arrest Date Issued : Monday June 15th, 2026 Issuing Authority : Kennett Square Police Department Docket Number : MJ-15304-CR-0000134...
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Ramos-Flores, Ruben

(1 Count Theft By Unlawful Taking and 1 additional charge

Castillo-Gomez, Porfirio

(1) Count Burglary

Rey-Gonzalez, Freddy

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

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

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

Troyer, Jeremy

(1) count Terroristic Threats and 1 additional charge

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

Wideman, Ciara

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

Lopez-Bedolla, Jesus Rodrigo

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

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

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

Chiciu, Iona

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

Perez-Simon, Angel

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

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

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

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar

Castro-Fernandez, Juan Cesar - (2) Counts Stalking and 2 additional charges

Mendez-Lopez, Jose E

Mendez-Lopez, Jose E - (1) Count DUI - Incapable of Driving Safely and 4 additional charges