DUI offender convicted – for 4th time

Prosecutor said drugs prompted driver to park in left lane of Turnpike By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times On March 17, a Franklin County driver stopped his car in the passing lane of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, initiating a series of events that eventually landed him behind bars, authorities said. On Tuesday night, after a two-day trial, a Chester County jury deliberated for less than...

Supervisor at driver’s license center convicted

Jury said he issued licenses to known criminals, using other people’s data By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Khalif Abdullah Ali was convicted by a Chester County jury of identity theft, tampering with public records, and related offenses. A Philadelphia man accused of fraudulently issuing driver’s licenses at a Chester County  Drivers’ License Center  was convicted...

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...