Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: April 1
Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office:
Phoenixville Man Pleads Guilty to Third Degree Murder
On March 20, 2026, Holden Hoffsis, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, pled guilty to Murder of the Third Degree before the Honorable Sarah...
Henderson HS wins Chester County Academic Competition
The academic team from B. Reed Henderson High School pose with their awards as the 2026 champions of the Chester County Academic Competition.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, B. Reed Henderson High School emerged victorious over 23 other Chester County schools in the Chester County Academic Competition, which is organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and sponsored by the Franklin Mint...
County: drug overdoses dropped in 2025
Chester County had 55 confirmed* overdose fatalities in 2025, a 20% year over year decline from 2024, when there were 69 confirmed overdose fatalities. It was the lowest number of overdose deaths in nearly a decade. The continued downward trend reflects the impact of the County’s coordinated prevention, treatment, and community-based strategies.
The Chester County Commissioners said in a joint statement,...
WEGO PD earns FBI Agency Trilogy Award
The West Chester Police Department has earned the FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award, a global recognition for agencies that prioritize leadership, professionalism, and community trust.
The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department has earned the distinguished FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Agency Trilogy Award, a national recognition presented to law enforcement...
CCIU names Webb as new CTO
Justin Webb
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced Thursday that Justin Webb has been named the chief technology officer for the Technology Services division. He will assume his role on July 1, 2026.
With over 25 years of experience in managing technology services for school districts and corporate organizations, Webb brings innovative solutions that support educational excellence...
AGSD expands dual language immersion program
The Avon Grove School District is continuing to expand its Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, building on the program’s successful launch in the 2022–2023 school year and providing more students the opportunity to become bilingual, biliterate, and culturally competent learners.
Since launching in the 2022–2023 school year with 44 kindergarten students, Avon Grove School District’s DLI...
County one of 6 nationally to host youth mental health program
Chester County completed a CIT-Y training program on March 6, 2026.
Chester County is one of six counties nationwide selected by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Keystone to pilot the Crisis Intervention Team – Youth (CIT-Y) training program.
The CIT-Y program — an extension of CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training — was created to address the growing number of youth with mental...
Walschburger named new County Administrator
Erik Walschburger
The Chester County Board of Commissioners today announced that Erik Walschburger has been appointed Chief Clerk and County Administrator.
“In his 15 years with Chester County government, Erik has established a record of hard work and skilled leadership,” said Josh Maxwell, Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners. “He’s the right person for this job, and I’m excited...
Coatesville students get up close look at city government
Coatesville City Manager James Logan speaks to students from Coatesville Senior High School about the city government.
Coatesville City Manager James Logan recently hosted dozens of students from the Chester County Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership Program during a full day of exploring municipal government in action at Coatesville City Hall.
Logan welcomed students to the February 11th program,...
GVSD names Alcaro Supervisor of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Joseph Alcaro has been appointed K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning at Great Valley School District.
At its regular meeting on February 25, the Great Valley School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Joseph Alcaro as K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning with a concentration in social studies and other humanities. Dr. Alcaro brings with him a distinguished career spanning more than two...
