🚓 Police Investigate Alleged $1,300 Theft at West Whiteland Whole Foods

In This Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

🌤️ Downingtown PA Weather

🎄West Chester University's Holiday Concert Tickets Now Available

🎄 West Chester's Festive Delights: A Guide to Holiday Events in 2023

🎅 Chester County Library Welcomes Letters to Santa

🚔 Fatal Wreck on Route 401: Passenger Identified in Tragic Incident

🧮 East Caln Township Invites Public Review of 2024 Budget Proposal

👨‍⚖️ Judge Recuses Himself in Vandalism Case

🚔 Police Sergeant in West Caln Township to Face Trial for 2021 Shooting Incident

🚨 Police Investigate Alleged $1,300 Theft at West Whiteland Whole Foods

📆 Upcoming Local Events

Beloved Tradition: West Chester University's Holiday Concert Tickets Now Available

West Chester University is bringing back its 102nd Annual Holiday Concert on December 9, featuring student ensembles from the Wells School of Music. The 90-minute program includes classical, contemporary, and jazz selections, with highlights such as "A Christmas Festival" and "O Holy Night" sung by vocal honors winner Miranda Nilan. Tickets are available for $14, and parking is limited near the venue.

West Chester's Festive Delights: A Guide to Holiday Events in 2023

West Chester gears up for a festive holiday season with a month-long celebration presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. From immersive experiences to a gingerbread house competition and live theatre performances, the city is brimming with holiday cheer. Get your guide to WC activities here: https://www.greaterwestchester.com/lightsupchristmasparade.html

Spread Holiday Cheer: Chester County Library Welcomes Letters to Santa

Chester County Library is hosting a Letters to Santa event from December 1st to December 23rd. Residents can drop off their letters in a designated mailbox in the library lobby, and including a return address ensures Santa can reply.

Fatal Wreck on Route 401: Passenger Identified in Tragic Incident

In a tragic incident near Moores Road on Route 401, Sandra L. Jenkins of Exton was identified as the passenger who lost her life in a wreck involving a 2002 Toyota. The driver, 61-year-old Russell Jenkins, sustained injuries and was treated by Uwchlan Ambulance Corps. The state police report revealed that Russell was charged with careless driving, although as of Tuesday, Dec. 5, no case records were available on the state website.

East Caln Township Invites Public Review of 2024 Budget Proposal

East Caln Township, Chester County, PA, invites the public to inspect its proposed 2024 budget at the Township Building on Bell Tavern Road during business hours. The Board of Supervisors will consider adoption on December 13, 2023, at 1:30 P.M. You can view the budget here: https://eastcalntownship.com/DocumentCenter/View/982/ECT-2024-BUDGET-CONDENSED

Judge Recuses Himself in Vandalism Case

In a legal development, West Goshen Township's judge recuses himself from the vandalism case involving Paul Linkmeyer, the former chairman of the local GOP committee. The judge cited connections with one of the alleged victims, Supervisor Shaun Walsh, leading to the reassignment of the case to another district judge in Chester County. The hearing, initially scheduled for Linkmeyer, who faces charges of defacing campaign signs, will be rescheduled.

Police Sergeant in West Caln Township to Face Trial for 2021 Shooting Incident

In West Caln Township, Pennsylvania, a Chester County police sergeant accused of shooting at a driver in 2021 is set to appear in court. Takeisha Landry, the driver involved, has returned from Charlotte, North Carolina, for the court proceedings. The incident occurred when Landry was pulled over by Sergeant Anthony Sparano for a traffic violation. Sparano allegedly fired a shot at Landry's car as she drove away. The Chester County District Attorney's Office charged Sparano with assault and shooting into an occupied vehicle, contending that the use of deadly force was not justified. Racial justice organization, the Racial Justice Network, is advocating for upgraded charges, calling attention to the use of deadly force against Black women by the police.

Police Investigate Alleged $1,300 Theft at West Whiteland Whole Foods

The West Whiteland Township Police Department is currently looking into a reported theft of $1,300 at the local Whole Foods store on November 20, 2023. The suspect, a male initially wearing a hat and glasses, later left the store without them, revealing a distinctive hairstyle with shaved sides and a "man bun." The police encourage anyone with information to reach out to Detective Scott Pezick at 484-875-6021 or [email protected].