Police

• A 15-year-old girl faces drug charges after she and three other youths were stopped for traffic violations shortly before 1 a.m. on Nov. 26 in Chadds Ford Township. According to a police report, a 16-year-old boy was driving without a license. He was accompanied by three underage girls, the 15-year-old and two 16-year-old girls. The 15-year-old was found to be in possession of drug…

• Few details were released, but Pennsylvania State Police from Troop K, Media barracks, are investigating an Oct. 28 burglary on Webb Road in Chadds Ford Township. The theft took place at 4:33 p.m. There was no mention of what was taken or how entry was gained. • Esther Rose Votta, 20, of Pottstown, was charged with DUI on Nov. 16, according to a police…

• Three people escaped injury, but a 20-year-old woman was cited for excess speed following a Nov. 8 accident on Cheyney Road in Concord Township. Police said Brittany A. Buckley, of Glen Mills, was traveling too fast for conditions when she struck another car — with two occupants — when that vehicle slowed for a disabled vehicle. • Two people were cited — one for…

• An improper left turn is believed to be a factor in a three-car accident in Chadds Ford Township on Nov. 1. Police said Kelly Torello, 41, of Kennett Square was turning left toward Hillamn Drive from northbound Route 202 and struck another car that was heading south on 202. The impact forced the second car to hit a third vehicle. The driver of the…

• A home on Isaac Taylor Lane in Pocopson Township was burglarized sometime on or before Oct. 26. A police report said troopers responded to a call from homeowners in the early morning hours. Police said someone entered the home and took numerous electronic devices, then fled in an unknown direction. Anyone with information is asked to call Troop J, Avondale barracks, at 640-268-2022. •…

• An undetermined number of people stole cash from a Concord Township home on Patricia Lane in Concord Township, according to a police report. Police said the Oct. 16 incident involved a woman who distracted the homeowner so that an accomplice could enter the residence. The female suspect is described as white, approximately 5 feet five inches tall with collar length blonde hair and acne…

On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pennsylvania State Police, Media barracks, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.  Bring your medications for disposal to PSP Media at 1342 W. Baltimore Pike, Media.  The service is free and…

• A New Castle man, asleep in his vehicle in a lot at 5 Christy Drive in Chadds Ford Township, woke to find two people, a white man and woman, trying to siphon gasoline from his car. A police report said the couple fled in a grey-colored Mercury sedan when the victim confronted them. The incident happened at 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 9. • Two…

• State police are investigating the theft of a necklace at the Brandywine River Hotel on Route 1 near Creek Road in Chadds Ford Township. A press release said the suspect is a 26-year-old hotel employee from Aston Township. According to the report, a male guest returned to the room to find the employee with his wife’s purse on the bed. The victim later said…

• Pennsylvania State Police from Troop K, Media barracks, said someone stole a 15-passenger church van from Calvary Chapel on Brandywine Drive in Chadds Ford Township sometime between 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and 7 a.m. Sept. 25.  Thieves also took various pieces of lawn care equipment after breaking into a shipping container and three utility trailers. The van is maroon in color with Calvary Chapel…