Pennsylvania State Police
Avondale Barracks
State police are investigating a report of statutory rape in Pennsbury Township. The reported victim is a 15-year-old girl from West Grove. 
Kennett Square Police Department
• An arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher Hutchison, 46, of Hazle Township, Pa., on multiple counts. On Jan. 23, borough police received three reports of missing items from unlocked vehicles in the area of Irwin Street and Roney Street. One of the victims advised police that the subject had used their credit cards at multiple locations, including multiple convenience stores and Lyft. Charges include access device fraud, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and more.
• On March 24, at approximately 9:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Cope Road for a theft report. The reporting party advised that there was fraudulent activity in their bank account. This incident is pending further investigation.
• Borough police were dispatched to the 600 block of Walnut Court Way for a reported stolen vehicle. Chester County Police Radio advised that Sirius XM radio had located the stolen vehicle and placed it in that area. The vehicle was confirmed to have been stolen from Elkton, Md. This incident is pending further investigation.
• Police said they arrested an unidentified woman in the 100 block of W. State Street at 9:01 p.m. on March 25. According to the report, a white Toyota was stopped in the right lane, blocking traffic with the hazard lights activated. While speaking to the operator of the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from her breath. Upon further investigation, she was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
