Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Bomb Threat, Crack Charges, Cooking Oil Theft

The following incidents were reported by Phoenixville, East Pikeland, and Schuylkill police.

The following incidents occurred in and around the Phoenixville area. Arrest does not suggest conviction. 

Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Police on Drunken Chase Through Borough

William Shawnell Jr., 29, hit ten parked cars before being tased.

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Police: Driver in East Pothouse Road Crash Was Drunk

Fire crews had to remove the driver from her Jeep after the January 2 accident.

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Phoenixville Man Allegedly Made Bomb Threat to NJ Town Hall

According to a report in NJ.com, the man didn't block his number when he made the call and was quickly arrested.

Phoenixville Woman Suing Camden Police Over Son’s Death

Ginger Katzenmoyer says her son was beaten to death in 2007 by Camden police officers.

Route 29 Crash: Police Say Man's Alcohol Level was Twice Legal Limit

He swerved to avoid hitting a deer, according the affidavit.

Longtime Phoenixville Police officer Tom Goggin was sworn in as a Chester County Detective on Monday.

Sushi Restaurant Reports Cooking Oil Theft

Est Pikeland Police say the used oil was stolen sometime before January 7.

Phoenixville Man Arrested on Crack Charges

Police say Jason Flagg carried four bags of crack cocaine and almost $500 when he was pulled over on January 2.

"Dangerous" New Findings on PA Teen Drivers

Nearly half (46%) of all Pennsylvania teens say they’ve broken at least one young driver law… but only 19% of parents are aware of these infractions..

Police: $300 Worth of Copper Leads to Car Chase and Attempted River Escape

Lower Providence Police led the chase of alleged copper thieves, which ended in an attempted swim escape across the Schuylkill River.

East Pikeland Police Warn Parents About 'Weed Candy'

The department is warning parents about the possible spread of THC-laced candy.


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