Huyler charged in theft from condo associations

William C. Huyler, III The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of William C. Huyler, III for theft, forgery, and related offenses. The defendant is alleged to have orchestrated a series of thefts from two condominium associations totaling $982,923.64. The two victim associations are the Kings Mill at Kings Grant Condominium Association (“Kings Mill”) in...

Cashing in: eight charged with taking 55 tons of nickel

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times An example of one of the “super sacks” of nickel reportedly stolen from ArcelorMittal in South Coatesville. SOUTH COATESVILLE — While the good old nickel coin might not seem like it is worth much these days, its namesake metal, which makes up 25% of the coin, is a lot more valuable and apparently was targeted for theft in a big way — to the tune of...

Residents warned of utilities phone scam

PECO, other utilities customers targeted with bogus calls  By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It’s the kind of phone call that gives you a cold sweat: PECO is apparently on the phone, calling and claiming that you own them a large amount of money and that you must immediately pay them — within the hour — or your power will be shut off. But all too often now in Chester County people are getting...

Woman charged with embezzling from Caln business

Lisa R. Saxe CALN — A Delaware woman has been charged with taking some $220,000 from a township small business, apparently, police said, to fund her gambling habit. Lisa R. Saxe, of Claymont, Del., was charged with Theft, Access Device Fraud, Unlawful Use of a Computer and related charges, Wednesday by township police.     Send article as PDF   

Man charged with taking $900K from employer

Clifton Wilson A Bryn Mawr man is charged with writing checks to himself in excess of $900,000 from the farm owner who employed him as a part-time painter and using the proceeds on a lavish lifestyle including trips and pricey cars. Clifton Wilson, 35, faces charges of theft and related charges in a case where authorities allege he misappropriated funds from the owner of a Willistown farm. ...

Man charged with stealing from fire, police supply company

Thomas Wessells A New York man has been charged with allegedly stealing $195,000 in products from a Chester County company that supplies police and fire supplies to first responders, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday. Thomas Wessells, 55, a former employee of Witmer Public Safety Group (WPSG) of Sadsbury, is charged with stealing various products from the company and then reselling...

Pocopson Home nurse charged with drug theft

Coatesville resident alleged to have forged paperwork By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Carolyn Howett POCOPSON — A Coatesville woman was charged Tuesday with taking narcotics from the Pocopson Home. Carolyn Howett, 36, who had worked as a licensed practical nurse at the Chester County-owned senior care facility for about 15 years was charged with taking 26 Zolpidem pills and a vial of morphine....

Downingtown man charged in embezzlement

Deseon Eggleston NEW GARDEN — Township police charged a Downingtown man with embezzling some $18,000 from Modern Mushroom, while serving as the company’s payroll manager. Police said they began investigating Deseon Eggleston, 33, after Modern Mushroom contacted them with a report of employee theft on Jan. 9. Police said that issues turned up during an internal fiscal audit which suggested a...

Rambo charged with embezzling from W. Brandywine

Township manager charged with filing fake medical receipts, taking movie tickets By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times West Brandywine Township Manager Ronald Rambo charged with theft and forgery, Thursday, after allegedly filing falsified medical receipts and stealing eight movie tickets. WEST BRANDYWINE — Township Manager Ronald Rambo was charged Thursday with embezzling nearly $500 from the township...

Woman accused of stealing credit card

West Goshen Township Police: Victim was daughter’s day-care provider West Goshen Township Police said Stacy Roth used a credit card she stole from her daughter’s day-care provider. A West Goshen Township woman was arrested after police traced her to an allegedly stolen credit card. Police said Stacy L. Roth, 38, was taken into custody after she used a credit card stolen from her children’s...