West Brandywine dog-fighting kingpin sentenced

Judge orders 34-year-old to spend 7 1/2 to 15 years in prison Updated at 10:45 a.m. with quote from prosecutor By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Shane Santiago, 34, of West Brandywine Township, was ordered to spend 7½ to 15 years in prison for his role in a dog-fighting operation. A West Brandywine Township man, accused by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan of operating ...

After 4 painful years, mystery still unsolved

Family urging public to circulate missing daughter’s photo By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Toni Lee Sharpless, 33, of West Brandywine Township, was last seen in Philadelphia on Aug. 23, 2009. The sudden disappearance of a West Brandywine Township nurse and mother four years ago continues to be shrouded in mystery. Toni Lee Sharpless, 33, was last seen about 4 a.m. on Aug. 23,...

Ex-township manager waives preliminary hearing

Former West Brandywine Township official  faces trial on theft, forgery charges By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Former West Brandywine Township Manager Ronald A. Rambo Jr. waived his preliminary hearing on theft, forgery charges. Although Hollywood would likely label a screenplay based on the former West Brandywine Township manager’s embezzlement of more than $400 from his employer...