Conflicting accounts cloud incident at Costello home

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6). After a local Congressman took to social media over the weekend to allege that two individuals from his opponent’s campaign trespassed at his home, harassed his wife and took pictures — an account in complete variance with that of the individuals involved, it remains unclear exactly what, if anything, occurred on Jan. 13 in a normally...

Police: Armed home-invasion with hostages a hoax

 Authorities called incident an example of dangerous prank called “swatting” The 9-1-1 operator relayed details of the report:  A home invasion in Westtown Township was unfolding with four armed intruders seizing hostages, according to the caller – self-described as a terrified, 13-year-old hiding in a closet. A little after midnight on Wednesday, the Chester County Department of Emergency...