DES team lauded for role in Felony Lane chase

A 911 call on March 1 that began with a suspicious vehicle ended with the arrest of seven alleged members of the Felony Lane Gang, a notorious identify-theft ring that has been wreaking havoc nationwide.

 Ron Linville (from left), president of PA APCO, is shown with Chester County Telecommunicator Jon Kromer, Assistant Supervisor Todd Ziegler, Telecommunicator Mark Bynum, Telecommunicator Heather Lindner, and APCO Executive Board Member JJ Mcfarlan.
Ron Linville (from left), president of PA APCO, is shown with Chester County telecommunicator Jon Kromer, assistant supervisor Todd Ziegler, telecommunicator Mark Bynum, telecommunicator Heather Lindner, and APCO executive board member JJ Mcfarlan.

In between, the incident traversed two counties, several major state roadways, and more than 12 miles. It lasted nearly 30 minutes, and now members of the B Platoon of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) have been recognized for their efforts that day, according to a county press release.

The group, which consists of county DES telecommunicators and supervisors, was named the 2016 Team of the Year by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials. PA APCO presents annual awards to public safety communications personnel, recognizing those who have demonstrated the highest levels of performance.

County officials gave this account: On March 1, B Platoon was on duty when a 911 caller reported suspicious vehicle activity in Tredyffrin Township. Township police arrived at the location, and the incident rapidly escalated into an extensive vehicle pursuit, travelling on Route 202 and the Schuylkill Expressway.

B Platoon was called in to coordinate information among law enforcement agencies, including the Pennsylvania State Police Belmont Barracks, Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Unit and PennDOT Traffic Control Center. The team’s actions assisted in the apprehension of the seven suspects, the release said.

“This incident is an example of the high level of service provided by this well-trained, highly motivated team of telecommunicators and the teamwork among all of Chester County’s emergency providers,” John Haynes, deputy director for Chester County 911 Operations said in the release. “We are pleased that PA APCO chose to recognize their efforts by naming them 2016 Team of the Year.”

 

 

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