Pennsylvania State Police
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A 40-year-old man from Concord was the victim of fraud in May. State police said they were contacted on May 17 that an unidentified person claimed to be a member of Bank of America and got access to the victim’s bank account. The unknown suspect then gained access to the victim’s cellphone and made a purchase on the DoorDash account. Police are investigating. 
Kennett Square Police Department
• Borough police are reminding people that as of June 6, full enforcement of Paul Miller’s Law is in effect. Under the law, drivers may not hold or use a handheld phone or other interactive mobile device while driving, including when stopped at a red light, stop sign, or in traffic. Hands-free technology, such as Bluetooth, voice commands, and mounted devices, remains permitted. Emergency calls to 911 are also allowed. This law was enacted to reduce distracted driving and honor the memory of Paul Miller Jr., who was killed by a distracted driver in 2010.
• Police said Mauricio Landeros-Garcia, 20, of Avondale, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and related traffic offenses after the 2009 Honda he was operating was stopped for the aftermarket window tint applied to all side and rear windows of the vehicle. The incident occurred on May 31, at approximately 10:49 p.m., in the 500 block of W. State Street. Upon making contact with Landeros-Garcia, 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 0.122 percent blood alcohol level. He was processed and later released pending issuance of a summons.
• According to a police report, Brad Dubicki, 48, of Lincoln University, was arrested for DUI on June 2. The report said a traffic stop was made on E. State Street and that officers saw signs of intoxication. 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 blood alcohol level of 0.170 percent. He was processed and later released pending issuance of a summons.
• On May 30, officers were dispatched to the 500 Block of Center Street for damage discovered to vehicle tires. Two of the vehicle’s tires appeared to be punctured. This incident is pending further investigation.
• Borough police were dispatched to the area of E. South Street and S. Walnut Street for an alleged drug transaction that had just occurred. The situation remains under investigation. The incident happened on May 20.
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.
