Chesco jurist indicted in alleged ticket-fixing conspiracy
Magisterial District Judge Mark A. Bruno accused in Phila. Traffic Court case
A West Chester magisterial district judge was one of nine jurists indicted in a far-reaching, alleged ticket-fixing conspiracy in Philadelphia Traffic Court, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
The defendants include Michael J. Sullivan and Michael Lowry, sitting Traffic Court judges; Robert Mulgrew, Willie...
Charges multiply for couple accused in dog-fighting ring
Corruption of minors added to offenses faced by pair, who were held for trial
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane L. Santiago, who allegedly told investigators that he planned to turn his passion for dog fighting into a family business, was held for trial on Friday on charges that include animal cruelty.
A West Brandywine Township couple accused of maintaining a home-based, dog-fighting...
Nigeria resident admits role in Craigslist scam
He faces up to 80 years in prison after guilty plea to wire fraud
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Area police have repeatedly warned Craigslist sellers to be wary of a recurring scam: A prospective buyer deliberately overpays for items and instructs the sellers to refund the difference – before they realize the original check is counterfeit.
Now, perpetrators are receiving a...
Macedonian woman describes abuse, abduction
West Goshen police charge husband with kidnapping, rape
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Lirim “Lenny” Rufati of West Goshen Township faces charges that include kidnapping, rape, and related offenses.
A caring friend helped break a cycle of abuse for a West Chester woman trying to avoid being forced to return home in shame to Macedonia, police said.
A criminal complaint...
Westtown Twp. shooting leads to reckless endangerment charge
Prosecutor said man consumed alcohol, mishandled loaded weapon
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 47-year-old Westtown Township man was charged Wednesday with one count of recklessly endangering another person for a Dec. 4 shooting at his residence.
Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police arrested Charles D. Bloomer, of the 800 block of General Howe Drive, after an investigation into...
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...
Couple accused of running deadly dog-fighting ring
Pit bulls were trained to fight, killed if they didn’t, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan displays disturbing photos taken at a West Brandywine Township residence, where a couple allegedly ran a dog-fighting ring.
A West Brandywine Township couple operated “a house of pain and horror” for dozens of pit bulls used...
Accidental shooting reported in Westtown Twp.
Man told police he was putting gun under pillow when it discharged, hitting ex-wife in face
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 22-year-old Westtown Township man told police he was awakened Tuesday night to the sounds of a gunshot and his father’s screams.
Officers from the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department responded to a single-family home in the 800 block of General...
D.A. believes high-profile criminal fled U.S.
Bench warrant issued for Sean O’Neill Jr., accused of violating parole
A bench warrant has been issued for Sean O. O’Neill Jr., a high-profile criminal believed to have fled the U.S.
Updated at 10 p.m. to add quote from defense attorney
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A bench warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Sean O. O’Neill Jr., whose history of high-profile...
29-year-old man arrested for illegal drug, weapon sales
Police: Charges lodged after executing search warrant at East Goshen apartment
Sonny R. Love faces drug and weapons charges after selling both to a confidential informant, police said.
Days after an East Goshen man allegedly sold a stolen gun and oxycodone tablets to an informant, he was taken into custody, police said.
Sonny R. Love, 29, was taken to Chester County Prison Thursday to await a Nov....
