West Brandywine Police Department

12/15/2022

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12/14/2022

On Saturday December 10th, West Brandywine Police Department participated in the annual shop with a cop. This event is hosted every year which several area police departments shop with kids for toys and gifts. We are honored to be able to participate in this event, which here is a picture of our own, Officer Cara Cortese. Happy Holidays everyone.

12/10/2022

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12/09/2022

WEST BRANDYWINE MAN FOUND GUILTY OF R**E OF A CHILD

A jury found Casey Fowler, 29, of West Brandywine, guilty of five counts of r**e of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, corruption of minors, and related charges. He will be sentenced at a later date.

The defendant sexually and physically abused the victim when she was between the ages of 5-11 years old beginning in 2007. The abuse occurred at multiple locations across Chester County when the defendant babysat the victim and at other times.

DA Deb Ryan said, “The defendant violated a young and helpless child in the most horrific ways. He deprived her of a normal childhood. The strength of the victim to come forward was crucial for this case. As with most sexual assault cases there were no eyewitnesses to these unimaginable acts and the victim was not ready to report it for several years. We are very grateful to the jury for giving this victim justice.”

Throughout the years of abuse, the defendant would sexually assault her while they were outside when he babysat her, or he would pin her down inside her home and forcibly r**e her.

The victim also stated that the defendant would physically abuse the victim when she would not comply and threatened her on multiple occasions. She reported to police that the defendant told her that if she told anyone, he would kill her.

West Brandywine Township Police Department and Chester County Detectives investigated. ADAs Christine Abatemarco and Zachary Yurick are the assigned prosecutors.

Call Childline at 1-800-932-0313 if you suspect a child is being abused. Learn to recognize, react, and report child sexual abuse by taking a free virtual Stewards of Children workshop. Contact County Coordinator Ozzie Mendoza at [email protected] or 610-344-5576 for more information.

12/08/2022

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12/08/2022

🚧 East Brandywine Township Roadwork Update 🚧

Thank you to the many local business owners and residents who have reached out with concerns about a planned two-week closure of Horseshoe Pike (Route 322) between Hopewell Road in East Brandywine and Edges Mill Road in Caln Township.

My staff, Senator Katie Muth's staff, and Senator Carolyn Comitta's staff spoke with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Tuesday, and we wanted to share some important updates from our conversation.

ℹ The reason for the road closure is to complete a sanitary sewer line installation for the new 400-unit Fernmoor Homes development on Horseshoe Pike in Caln Township, just over the township line from East Brandywine.

❓ Everyone’s first question: Why a full road closure? Couldn't they do a single lane closure, or just work at night?

The exact location of the work is at a point on 322 where the road narrows a bit, with a guiderail on either side. PennDOT explained that the developer’s work involves a jack-and-bore operation under an existing culvert that carries a stream across the road. The road requires extensive excavation to get the line under the culvert, with large, open pits on either side of the culvert. This excavation requires the use of large equipment that will occupy much of the roadway space, which precludes even allowing a single lane of traffic to safely get by in a typical work zone pattern. PennDOT considered multiple options and determined that a full closure is unfortunately the only feasible solution.

📅 No date has been set for the closure. There is still utility work that needs to take place before the sewer line installation can begin, and that preliminary work has not been scheduled yet.
While PennDOT has approved a closure and a detour route, they have not determined a start date.

PennDOT is considering the impacts on local businesses, school buses, emergency services, residents, and commuters.

🚦 When the closure does happen, PennDOT has committed to working with the developer and the township to ensure that signs indicate that the road is OPEN from Hopewell Road all the way through to all East Brandywine Township businesses. The section of road that will be impassable is east/south of the entrance to the new community.

Again, no date has been set for the detour and construction to begin, but it will not happen in December, and the detour will not be permitted during the winter months. PennDOT will provide as much advance notice as possible once a date has been set.

My staff and I will continue to advocate for the interests of all affected businesses and residents, and we will share any information as we receive it.

11/24/2022

On behalf of West Brandywine Police Department we would like to wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Please enjoy time with friends and family but refrain from driving if you partake in alcoholic beverages. Thank you

10/28/2022

We would like to remind everyone of our second annual Halloween trunk or treat tomm (sat) from 2p to 4p at Forks of Brandywine Church, hope to see you there

10/25/2022

Reminder to all that Tomorrow from 9a to 11a is our coffee with a cop at the Brandywine YMCA, 295 Hurley Road. Please stop by and see us for conversation or just say hello. Thank you again for the YMCA for hosting this event.

10/15/2022

MULTIPLE THREATS MADE TO COATESVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL

The Chester County DAO and Caln Twp Police are working with Coatesville Area School District (CASD) to investigate numerous threats made to Coatesville Area High School (CASH) in the past week. Tips about threats are coming in through Safe2Say and direct calls to CASH.

CASH was put on lockdown on Oct. 13, 2022, after three separate Safe2Say tips were received from the Attorney General’s Office about a possible weapon that could be used in an act of violence. CASD police investigated; the Chester County Sheriff’s Dept. searched the school for weapons along with other law enforcement agencies and a canine unit. No weapons were found, and students were safely dismissed.

A subsequent threat was received through Safe2Say on Oct. 14, forcing CASH to cancel school. Caln Twp Police and Chester County Detectives are investigating.

DA Deb Ryan said, “Any person who makes a credible threat to a school in Chester County is on notice that law enforcement takes these extremely seriously and will investigate each one. The safety of students, teachers, and staff at school is of utmost concern, especially given the school tragedies at Uvalde, Parkland, Sandy Hook, and far too many others. We have no choice but to err on the side of caution to ensure everyone’s safety.

If we determine a threat was made to disrupt school as a joke, we will hold those accountable for their actions and prosecute them. These false reports have caused tremendous hardship and trauma to our students, parents, staff, and law enforcement, and it must stop now.”

CASD Interim Superintendent Rick Dunlap said, “While we want students to use the Safe2Say Tip Line for legitimate concerns and reports, it’s important that our students and parents understand that anyone who makes threats on this tip line for the purpose of disrupting school will be disciplined and possibly face criminal charges. This simply will not be tolerated.”

Caln Twp Police Chief Joseph Elias said, “No threat toward our community and schools will ever be ignored or treated as a mere prank. Law enforcement will continue to thoroughly investigate each and every one of these unfortunate acts, and make decisions collectively with school officials that are in the best interest of public safety.”

On Oct. 7, CASD was forced to cancel the Homecoming football game between CASH and Downingtown West High School after online threats of violence were made and deemed credible by law enforcement. CASH dismissed students early from school as a result of the threats.

These types of school threats are happening with more frequency across Chester County, Pennsylvania, and the country.

We urge parents to monitor their child’s social media. If anyone sees a post that causes concern for school safety, screenshot the post and immediately notify law enforcement, call 911, or make a report to Safe2Say. Do not re-post.

10/06/2022

The Police Department and Forks of the Brandywine Church are looking for individuals who would like to participate in our upcoming Trunk or Treat on Oct 29th, from 2p to 4pm. If you are interested in bringing a vehicle and decorating to participate in the actual event, we would welcome and appreciate it. If this is something that would interest you, please contact Gail Craig at [email protected]. People can be very creative in vehicle decorating and would enjoy seeing what you come up with! We will have free snacks, drinks and candy. We will also have a free ticket raffle event that will award free gift cards to 4 lucky recipients, so we hope to see you on the 29th at the Forks of Brandywine Church.

10/04/2022

Attention West Brandywine and Wallace Residents, on October 26th, from 9am to 11am, the Police Department and YMCA are hosting a coffee with a cop event. The event is talking place at the YMCA located at 295 Hurley Road. If you are available, please stop by and engage in conversation, ask questions or just say hello. The PD will have some brochures to hand out on ID theft and will have some gun locks available, free. We welcome everyone to this event and would like to thank the YMCA for being such a gracious host. Please mark it down, stop by and see us on Wednesday Oct 26th at the YMCA Brandywine facility.

09/28/2022

On September 27th 2022 West Brandywine Police responded to a residence in Wallace Township for discovered, discarded amazon packages. Upon arrival of PD, and speaking with the resident, she was checking her mail when she had noticed discarded packages on the roadside, in the cornfield. The boxes, except for one small box, were still secured/sealed. It appeared that the delivery driver had just discarded the packages on the roadside. WBPD collected them, which in turn, were all Wallace and West Brandywine Residents. The PD drove around for about an hour delivering them to residents on Andover Drive, Ramblewood Drive, Horseshoe Pike, Springton Road, Ashlea Drive, Marty Close Lane and Elm Lane. Some of the boxes were beat up but were at least delivered to the intended recipients. Those residents will need to file a claim with amazon, as some of the residents had indicated that the packages were showing "delivered" to the properties. The PD was just glad we were able to get them to the rightful owners. Unfortunately, there have been reports of these delivery services dumping packages, not just locally, but in other areas. If you order a package from a delivery service, such as Amazon, and it indicates delivered and you cant find it, it could be one of three possibilities, either the package was stolen, possibly delivered to wrong address or the driver dumped it without delivering it and marked it as "delivered". Either way you need to contact the company you ordered it from to file a claim.

09/22/2022

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09/17/2022

U.S. 30 Restricted Next Week for Litter Operations in Chester County - MyChesCo

U.S. 30 Restricted Next Week for Litter Operations in Chester County - MyChesCo

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced periodic lane closures are scheduled in both directions on U.S. 30 (Lincoln Highway/Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass/Exton Bypass) between the Lancaster County …

09/15/2022

ATTENTION WB RESIDENTS: LAND BLASTING NOTICE

Over the next several weeks, at the Reserve at Cross Creek (New development across from the Glenmoore Vet on Rt 322), the contractors will be conducting explosive land blasting. This maybe done 1-2 times a week, and the adjacent property owners to the site have already been notified of the work. The blasting will be heard, beyond the work site, and we are notifying of this as area residents will probably contact 911 over an "explosion" in the area when it occurs. The proper permits and safety protocols will be in effect during the blasting times. If over the next several weeks you do hear blasting or an explosion, chances are this is coming from the construction site, please do not be alarmed or panic. If you request any further information, you may contact Rich Muller at [email protected]. Please feel free to circulate through the community. Thank you

09/14/2022

Thank you to the students and faculty for the invite in remembrance of patriots day and honoring those that sacrificed on 9/11/01. Pictured are members of the East Brandywine Fire Company and Officers of West Brandywine Police. Thank you Reeceville Elementary.

09/12/2022

Pepper spray on school bus sickens 47 students in Coatesville

Pepper spray on school bus sickens 47 students in Coatesville

COATESVILLE — A Coatesville student reportedly sprayed pepper spray while riding home on Krapf’s Bus number 92 Monday, causing 47 students along with the bus driver, to have trouble breathing…

09/08/2022

On September 1st, 2022 at 7:30pm, the West Brandywine Board of Supervisors(Ryan Mclaughlin, Joseph Morris, Chuck Dobson) had the pleasure of swearing in three new officers. We would like to congratulate these officers on their appointment to the Township Police and they look forward to their new roles in serving and protecting the residents of West Brandywine and Wallace. Listed are officers Lennard Smith, Michael Raech and Cara Cortese. Again, congratulations to all.

09/08/2022

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West Brandywine Police Chief Jeff Kimes being presented a citation for his dedication in working with Devereux and their students. Please go onto Devereux website for more information.

08/17/2022

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08/05/2022

On August 4th 2022 from 7pm till 10pm, the Police Department ran 26 traffic related incidents between West Brandywine and Wallace. These two townships seemed to be hit the hardest, as several trees and wires were down blocking area roadways and a lot of power outages. Both Public Works Departments from West Brandywine and Wallace were out for several hours clearing trees. PECO also worked through out the night to restore power and open up roadways. The rain and high driven wind from last nights storm kept the PD and FD busy, no doubt. As a public safety reminder when you see wires down, if you see road closed signs are in place, take it safe and turn around. Dont risk your life because you are inconvenienced in driving a few extra miles on a detour. Getting home a little later, than not getting home at all, your family loves you and will thank you for it.

07/11/2022

Wallace Residents, we posted last week WBT stats for 2022, here are your Township Stats, to June 2022, for your Township. Again, we wont comment on any case or incident, this is just to inform on the type of calls the PD has handled this year. They are broken down between Township incidents and Devereux Incidents.

07/07/2022

West Brandywine/Wallace residents. The PD will try and post our monthly reports, when time permits, as not everyone is able to make the monthly Township Meeting. We will post the first 6 months of 2022 and will try to keep this updated. Wallace Residents, we will post your information later, when feasible. This information/report is the same report read at the supervisors meetings. Here is Jan 2022 to June 2022 for your reading pleasure. Please be advised the PD will not provide any additional details on any case, this is basically a "blotter" of the call types the PD handles on a day to day basis. If you do comment, please be respectful. Just as a note, crime prevention checks are when an officer exits his vehicle to do a property check for securement, business check, vacation check, etc.

07/06/2022

Update: The PD has received over 200 requests for Do Not Solicit. This updated list will be provided to the individuals on morning of 7/7. Also please be advised this list will only work with legal, permitted solicitors. If they don't follow the process, including getting the permits, first they not legal to do so and second they wont know or have the "list". You will just need to call PD when unlicensed solicitors are on your property. This is for West Brandywine Residents only, we had several out of Township people sign up which wont do you any good. If you do not live in WBT, please contact your own municipality for assistance.

Attention West Brandywine Residents: The Township has authorized four individuals to solicit, (which solicitation is allowed, can only be regulated) for Renewal by Anderson. The permit is for 30 days, effective 7/7/22 to 8/5/22. The vehicle being operated is a white colored Chrysler Voyager, with PA Tags. Each individual will have a permit on their person (s) and you have the right to ask for the credential.

We post this as a FYI, as we get complaints about soliciting, which again, we cant stop only regulate. Here are a couple of tips if you don't want to be bothered:

1) Register on the NO soliciting list, found on township website, which the list is provided to the individuals. Any one who is registered and the solicitor fails to adhere, can be charged with trespassing.

2) Post your property with NO soliciting. The signage on the property is also enough warning to provide to keep them off your property or can be charged with trespassing.

3) Any complaints of "rudeness" should be directed to the company, not the PD. If you feel the individual is "rude" you may ask them to leave and then contact PD for any assistance in removing, if warranted.

Any one who solicits, other than for political or religious, requires a permit thru the Township. If you come in contact with any one who solicits, and they can not provide a permit, should call the PD immediately. The PD will post information, if they are allowed to solicit so we can notify the residents before hand. If you want to sign up for the NO soliciting, please do so today, as their permit begins on 7/7 and the list, whom ever is on it, will be given to them then. If you sign up to late, they may not have an updated list, which they would not be considered trespassing on your property. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

05/19/2022

Attention Woodbrooke Residents: The PD is well aware of the speeding and cut thru traffic problem that is occurring since the closure of Rt 340. The proper detours signs are in place on Route 340, however, we are unable to force motorists to use the detour, which is NOT Pratts Dam Road. The closure itself, is not even in West Brandywine Township but we are dealing with the ramifications. We have placed "no thru fare" signs at the beginning of the development, will be conducting extra patrols when possible and the PD is waiving any on street parking, specific to that development, to help curb the speeding issue, while the closure is in effect. We will continue to monitor the issue and we hope the closure only takes about a month, as Penndot projects. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

05/11/2022

ATTENTION, effective today May 11th to June 8th Rt 340 will be closed to all traffic between Rt 82 and Pratts Dam. This means if you come out of Pratts Dam you are unable to make a left to go towards Rt 82 and Turkey Hill. If you are on Rt 82 you will be unable to utilize 340 to get to Pratts Dam. Please plan accordingly for next month and allow extra time for your travels.

04/29/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2022

Route 340 (Kings Highway) To Close for Bridge Repair in City of Coatesville, Valley Township

King of Prussia, PA – The bridge carrying Route 340 (Kings Highway) over Tribune of West Branch of Brandywine Creek is scheduled to close 24/7 between Route 82 (Manor Road) and Pratts Dam Road in City of Coatesville and Valley Township, Chester County, on Wednesday, May 11, through Wednesday, June 8, for bridge repair due to structural deterioration, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

During the closure, Route 340 (Kings Highway) motorists will be directed to use southbound Route 82 (Manor Road), eastbound U.S. 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass/Lincoln Highway) and northbound Route 10 (Octorara Trail). Local access will be maintained up to the work zone.

Under this project, PennDOT’s contractor will replace deteriorated par**ets, repair undermining, place scour protection, and install new guiderail.

Built in 1935, the Route 340 (Kings Highway) Bridge carries an average of 4,850 vehicles across the 21-foot-long, 32-foot-wide structure daily.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. The schedule is weather dependent.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur. The schedule is weather dependent.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com or downloading the 511PA mobile application. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Subscribe to PennDOT District 6 news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

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04/29/2022

HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT: The West Brandywine Township Police Department is seeking to fill the position of Full-Time Police Officer. Applications, along with current resumes, shall be returned by an applicant or by their designee at the Police Department, during normal business hours. A PDF police officer application will also be made available, via the Township’s website. Applications and current resumes can be submitted in person or thru mail service (no email submissions). The Township assumes no responsibility for missed filing deadlines due to a delay in the US Mail. Applications for police officer shall only be received during the open application period. West Brandywine Township is an equal opportunity employer. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, made payable to West Brandywine Township, upon completed application and resume hand-in or mail in.

Minimum Requirements
a. Be a United States Citizen at the time of application.
b. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of their appointment.
c. Possess a valid vehicle driver’s license at the time of application.
d. Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. at the time of application.
e. Have completed the PA Act 120 Municipal Police Academy Program and have successfully passed the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (PAMPOETC) Police Officer exam requirements.
d. Must submit to, complete, and successfully pass all the hiring requirements established by the PAMPOETC.
e. If not certified by PAMPOETC, must be able to obtain a certification number.
f. If certified by PAMPOETC, must be able to obtain approval to transfer their certification number with this department.

The Application Period shall open May 1st 2022 and will close June 15th 2022.

The Selection Process shall consist of the following:
1. Application/resume
2. Interview--patrol employees
2. Written Examination
4. Physical Agility Test
5. Interview—administration staff
6. Conditional Offer
7. Medical/Psychological Evaluation
8. Background Investigation

To successfully apply, applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements at the time application is submitted. Applicants who do not meet the Eligibility Requirements will be disqualified. Once examination dates are established, notices will be forwarded to all eligible applicants advising them of the date, time, and location of all examinations in the selection process. Applicants who successfully complete/pass the required scoring overall in steps 2 through 5 and are selected by the West Brandywine Police Administration, will be provided a Conditional Offer of Employment. All applicants, who receive a conditional offer of employment, must successfully submit to and successfully pass all the requirements established by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission which includes but is not limited to: Medical/Psychological Screening. The cost of these exams is at the expense of the Township. Conditional offer Applicants who proceed through medical and psychological processing, will have a thorough comprehensive background investigation conducted by the West Brandywine Police Department. The background investigative report will address each area of an applicant's life, including but not limited to, the following areas: personal background, family, education, military, employment, character references, personal associates, legal/criminal/traffic history/behavior, credit, and residency.

04/20/2022

POLICE INCIDENT, BRANDAMORE ROAD, 4/19/2022.

On April 19th, 2022 around 4pm, Officers from West Brandywine, Honey Brook and West Caln responded to a residence on Brandamore Road for a well being check. The information obtained was a suicidal male subject, threatening harm, which prompted police to check on his safety. Upon arrival of police to the residence, the on scene officers encounter a male, on the rear deck, with a shotgun to himself. The officers attempted to diffuse the matter but were unable to get the male to relinquish the shotgun. Due to unsafe positioning of officers and volatile escalating circumstance, the officers retreated to the roadway to call for additional resources. The county 911 center prompted a reverse 911 to residents in a quarter mile radius to shelter in place.

(The reverse 911 works on residences with actual landlines, if you do not have a landline, you will not get the notifications. Residents need to sign up on "readychesco", establish an account, and pick the notifications on how you want notified, cell phone, email, etc. The readychesco is a free service to anyone and you can sign up for weather alerts, closings, and other notifications See readychesco for more information).

On scene officers awaited the arrival of the emergency response team (which is often referred as SWAT) to arrive to help mediate the situation. Trained emergency response team members (negotiators) attempted several times to communicate with the male, but were unable to successfully talk him out. After 4 hours of negotiation, the male exited the house, with the shotgun and ended his life. This was a very sad and unfortunate ending to a circumstance that law enforcement and family worked hard to get assistance to him. The law enforcement community extends thoughts and prayers to all this has affected.

If you or someone you know is dealing with mental health crisis, please seek help, there are services available to help get your thoughts and life back on track. Mental health awareness is all our responsibility to help those that need it, that life is worth it, even in dark times.