Moore charged with stealing $3.2M from Kennett Township

Lisa Moore. File photo. KENNETT — Lisa Moore, the former Township Manager, has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $3.2 million since taking the job in 2010, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Tuesday. Moore, who was fired earlier this year when the allegations first surfaced, is charged with taking money from employee benefits, the police department, land preservation,...

Chesco Detectives add three investigators

The three newest Chester County Detectives: from left, John O’Donnell, Keith Cowdright and Ben Martin. WEST CHESTER — It seems the loss for three local police departments will be the gain for the Chester County Detectives as the office formally announced the hiring of three veteran police officers to its staff, Monday. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the hiring of John...

Officials celebrate expansion of Pre-K efforts

A number of local officials gathered to celebrate the opening of the Warwick Cedarville Childcare Center, including Chester County district Attorney Tom Hogan, State Sen. (and Attorney General candidate) John Rafferty and Chester County Commissioners Chair Terence Farrell. State, county and local education officials helped mark the expansion of pre-kindergarten classrooms at the Warwick Cedarville...

Westwood Fire Co. treasurer charged with embezzling

Hower S. Smith III The long-time treasurer of the Westwood Fire Company was charged Wednesday with stealing as much as $300,000 from the fire company over a five-year period, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said. Hogan announced the arrest of Hower S. Smith III for stealing more than $300,000 from the Westwood Fire Company from 2006 through 2012. Smith was a long-time member of the fire...

Hogan: police to battle aggressive driving

Coatesville police will be just one of many agencies in Chester County on the look out for aggressive driving on local roadways, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday that police in around the county are targeting aggressive driving. Police will focus on motorists exhibiting aggressive driving behaviors such as running red lights,...

Coatesville adopts inspection fee, rental license ordinance

Also: DA Hogan praises City Council for chief, police hires By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times District Attorney Tom Hogan thanks city council for their support of the police department. COATESVILLE – Amid vocal opposition from landlords of the Coatesville Housing Association, City Council passed an ordinance on Monday night that will charge landlords $50 for inspections, $25 per unit for...

Ceremony honors county’s fallen heroes

Nine who paid ultimate sacrifice continue to generate appreciation By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The Chester County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard stands at attention during the memorial ceremony. For nearly an hour on Wednesday, May 7, nine members of law enforcement inspired a somber convocation of more than a hundred colleagues, lawmakers, jurists, public officials and...

D.A. issues scathing rebuttal to CASD’s latest statement

Hogan directs sharpest criticism at district’s solicitor  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan. The war of words between Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the Coatesville Area School District school board escalated Saturday when Hogan ripped the board’s late-night Friday reply to his claim that the district was potentially...

D.A. rips CASD, Ellison on investigation obstruction

Hogan suggests actions against Romaniello may ‘undermine’ him as witness By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Tensions between law enforcement officials and the Coatesville Area School District (CASD), its Board of Education and its solicitor are escalating, according to District Attorney Tom Hogan, who issued a statement Thursday that disputed the district’s contention...

Devon man charged with child sex abuse

He is accused of repeatedly molesting boy from 1990 through 1995 Lawrence Harold Carroll Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and Tredyffrin Police Supt. Anthony Giaimo announced on Wednesday, April 2, the arrest of a 46-year-old Devon resident for sex offenses against a child that occurred more than two decades ago. Lawrence Harold Carroll faces charges that include involuntary deviate sexual...