Chester County man arrested after sending threatening text messages

KENNETT SQUARE >> A Chester County man was arrested after sending threatening text messages, police said.

Kevin Osborne, age 59, of Nottingham, was arrested and charged with Terroristic Threats and related charges, following an incident in which two male subjects were fighting. The incident occurred on November 26, 2022, at approximately 12:41 p.m., in the 400 Block of South Union Street, Kennett Square Borough. It was later reported that Osborne

had been sending threatening text messages to the homeowner previously and travelled to the residence, where an argument then occurred. Osborne was advised, by police officers earlier this year he was not allowed on the property. Kevin Osborne was taken into custody and was transported to Chester County Prison to be arraigned. Charges were filed in District Court.

Police reports from across the region:

Kennett Square Terroristic threats

Collin Watson, age 21, of Kennett Square was charged with Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault and other related charges, following an altercation in which he allegedly pushed two victims while threatening various forms of violence against them. The incident occurred November 28, 2022, at approximately 8:06 a.m., in the 500 Block of Magnolia Street, Kennett Square Borough. Criminal charges were filed at District Court.

North Coventry Pedestrian struck

On Nov. 24 just before midnight, North Coventry officers were dispatched to a struck pedestrian at the intersection of S. Keim St and E. Cedarville Rd. Upon arrival, a male bicyclist was found on the ground, conscious and alert. The victim advised police that a grey “sporty” vehicle, possibly a Scion, struck him then drove off going west on Cedarville Road. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. The victim was transported by Goodwill Ambulance to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this incident, or anyone in that area having cameras on the exterior of the residence, is asked to contact Ofc. Victoria Hipple, vhipple@norcopd.org.

West Whiteland Retail theft

The West Whiteland Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at Walmart on Nov. 23. The suspect filled a cart full of merchandise and exited through a rear door without making payment. The West Whiteland Township Police Department is also investigating an alleged theft from the Boscov’s store. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Pezick at 484-875-6021 or spezick@ westwhiteland.org.

West Chester Drug charges

On Nov.22, 2022 at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 50 block of East Gay Street for the report of a disturbance. After an investigation, Francis Sullivan, 69, from Marcus Hook, was arrested for Narcotic Possession and Drug paraphernalia. A preliminary hearing is pending.

State police, Avondale Rape

Police are investigating a report of a statutory rape involving a 23-year-old woman with Down’s Syndrome in Pocopson Township. The driver of a service used to transport people to and from work was sending vulgar, sexual text messages to the victim, police said

Retail theft

Police are investigating the Nov. 28 theft of $276 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in East Marlborough Township. A man was waiting in a black Ford Taurus in the parking lot when a woman accomplice forced her way past security with the merchandise and fled in the Taurus.

Meth theft

State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating the theft of two vials of methadone from a location on W. Street Road in Pocopson Township on Nov. 28.

Retail theft

Daniel Osborne, 41, of Avondale, was arrested on shoplifting charges following an incident at the East Marlborough Township Walmart on Nov. 23, according to a police report. Police said the suspect was seen concealing items and walking past the last point of sale.

Shoplifting

A 14-year-old girl was arrested for shoplifting at the Walmart in East Marlborough Township on Nov. 22. Police said the teenager concealed two items valued at $9.90 and tried to leave the store without paying.