After being on the lam for more than three months, a Coatesville man surrendered to Chester County Detectives on Tuesday, Jan. 26, several days after police visited the homes of his mother and girlfriend during a warrant sweep, said Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.
In December, Hogan had vowed to bring Kenneth “War” Wylie, 25, to justice, suggesting that his case should deter others from attempting to intimidate witnesses in Chester County.
“Through his every word and deed, this defendant has shown his disrespect for the Chester County justice system,” Hogan said in a press release. “Now it is time for him to face the consequences of his conduct.”
According to the criminal complaint, a prosecution witness in a drug case against Wylie was seated in Courtroom 12 of the Chester County Justice Center on Oct. 20, the day before Wylie’s scheduled preliminary hearing in the case. Wylie’s girlfriend, Chanel Turner, 23, a receptionist for the Chester County Juvenile Probation Department, told Chester County Detectives that she followed Wylie’s instructions to approach the victim and tell him he better not show up.
Later, Wylie also approached the victim and attempted to persuade him not to testify. The victim said he also received multiple electronic messages from Wylie prior to Oct. 20, the complaint said.
Both Wylie and Turner, who was taken into custody in October and terminated from her job, face witness intimidation and conspiracy charges, Hogan said.
Prior to the initial charges being filed, the defendant posted a rap video portraying him killing an individual who was cooperating with the police. While a fugitive, Wylie publicly posted numerous photos flashing money and police reports with the names of individuals who spoke to law enforcement, Hogan said.
Hogan said Wylie also posed for photos outside the Justice Center and used audio from the prior media coverage announcing charges against him in a rap song attempting to glorify his drug-dealing and life on the run: https://soundcloud.com/warg4l/war-wars-friday-cleaned.
Bail was set at $30,000 and Wylie was committed to Chester County Prison, Hogan said. Turner, who was held for trial in December, remains free on $7,500 unsecured bail, court records said.
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