Police log for July 2

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 2, 2009

State police from Troop K, Media are investigating two incidents in Chadds Ford Township. In the first, $12,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from a residence on Woodland Drive during the morning of Monday, June 29. On Tuesday, June 30 there was an attempted burglary from a home on Coopers Hawk Lane at 3:14 p.m.

• Pennsylvania State Police from the Avondale barracks are investigating a burglary from a property on Hickory Hill Road in Pennsbury Township. Someone stole two computers, an Apple iMac and an IBM Thinkpad, a printer, an external disc drive, a 26-inch flat screen TV, a Verizon FiOS cable box, a Kenwood stereo amplifier, a Yamaha compact disc player and an antique wooden jewelry box. The burglary occurred sometime between 12:15 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. Anyone with information should contact the police at 610-268-2022

• A Gap woman was pronounced dead at the scene after she was thrown from a horse drawn buggy that was hit by a car. All three occupants, including a 9-month old were ejected from the buggy, police said.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the accident that happened on Newport Gap Pike in West Fallowfield Township shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday, June 28.

According to police, a black Mitsubishi driven by Robert Stanton, 19, of Atglen struck a portion of the rear of the buggy.

Rebecca Glick, who age was estimated at 25 to 29 years old, was dead at the scene. Reuben Gick, 29, was flown to Lancaster General Hospital, and 9-month-old J. Elmer Glick was treated at Dupont Hospital for minor injuries then released.

Stanton was treated and released from Lancaster General Hospital.

The horse was also killed.

• State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating a criminal mischief incident. According to a report, someone used black and green spray paint to graffiti a dugout and concession area at the Avon Grove Little league. Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Avondale at 610-268-2022.

• A 19-year-old from West Grove is facing theft and trespass charges following the theft of a computer monitor. Pennsylvania State Police from the Avondale barracks allege that Brett Devitt stole a 17-inch monitor from a former landlord. The report said Devitt had been evicted, but returned the following day after being told not to do so. The incident reportedly happened on June 15.

• State police from all stations will be increasing patrols during the July 4 holiday weekend. Troopers will be strictly enforcing all safety laws, including DUI, aggressive driving, speeding and seat belt laws. Motorists are advised to buckle up and drive safely.