Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Car Flipped, 1968 Murder Investigated, Man Bit Woman

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

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

Police: Man Was Drunk When He Flipped Car on 29

According to court documents, he admitted to having five drinks before the crash.

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State Police Seek Help with 1968 Murder

A 20-year-old Marine was found dead in a car on a Chester County stretch of the PA Turnpike, stabbed once in the heart. Investigators are still piecing together what happened.

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St. Gabe’s Teen Found in Custody in Abington

The St. Gabriel’s Hall teen that was reported missing was found in custody by Abington Police, and may have burglarized an Audubon industrial office.

Police say the incident occurred on November 7.

Police: Phoenixville Man Charged After Multiple Thefts from Auto

The alleged thefts were from unlocked vehicles in Covered Bridge Crossing.

Police: PAHS Senior Who was Hit by Car is in Stable Condition

According to Phoenixville Police, doctors say she won't suffer paralysis.

Police: Crack Deal Gone Awry Leads to Foot Chase Through Borough

Police say the man was ultimately tasered and apprehended.

Teen Missing from St Gabe's Found

Officials from Saint Gabriel’s Hall say a 15-year-old boy that left their facility has been found.

Police say he bit another woman as well during the October 27 scuffle.


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