April 15, 2026

Pennsylvania State Police

Media Barracks

• Police said they arrested Thomas Abruzzese, 70, of West Chester, for stealing $57 of merchandise from Wegmans on March 25. He was taken into custody in the parking lot without incident, police said.

• State police from the Media barracks are investigating a report of harassment with physical contact. The report said a 13-year-old girl from Aston related that an unidentified male placed his hand on her throat for approximately 10 seconds at the Sky Zone in Concord Township on March 6.

Avondale Barracks

• No details were released, but state police from the Avondale barracks are investigating a reported case of deception. A 32-year-old woman from Kennett Square told police that she was the victim of theft by fraud and forgery. She told police that she $11,267 had been stolen.

• Police are also investigating a hit-and-run accident on Village Drive in East Marlborough Township on March 28. Police said a vehicle either entered or exited a parking stall and struck a parked car.

Kennett Square Police Department

• Scam alert. The Kennett Square Police Department has been made aware of fraudulent phone calls that appear to originate from the department’s phone number (610-444-0501). Please be advised that these calls are NOT from Kennett police. Scammers can manipulate caller ID information to make it seem like a legitimate source is contacting you. These individuals may attempt to obtain personal or financial information. What You Should Do: Do not provide any personal information, banking details, or passwords over the phone. Do not send money or gift cards to anyone claiming to be law enforcement. Hang up immediately if something feels suspicious.

• On March 30, at approximately 9:52 a.m., Kennett Square Police officers responded to a report of harassment in the 500 Block of West State Street in. The victim, a mail carrier, reported that she had been subjected to inappropriate comments by a male individual, identified as John Schlegel of West Chester. The investigation revealed that Schlegel, an 83-year-old male, had made unwanted and lewd comments towards the victim during their interaction. The comments were deemed to be threatening, causing the victim to feel harassed and intimidated. Charges were filed in District Court 15-3-04.

• An arrest warrant was issued for Humberto Luna-Lopez on April 7 for not complying with a Megan’s Law registration requirement, police said. According to the report, he was to have been verified between March 15 and 24, but police received a fax on March 30 that he had failed to register.

• Police said David Wilson III, 31, of Coatesville, was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2018 Chevrolet was stopped for repeatedly failing to maintain its lane of travel. The incident occurred on April 4, at approximately 1:31 a.m., starting in the 100 block of E. Mulberry Street and continuing to the 600 block of Unionville Road, where the traffic stop was conducted. Upon making contact with Wilson, Officers observed indicators suggesting intoxication, and field sobriety tests showed impairment. He was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and submitted to a chemical test of his breath, resulting in a 0.203 percent blood alcohol level. He was processed and later released at his residence pending issuance of a summons.