Phoenixville Police

Detectives from Phoenixville PD and the Chester County District Attorney's Office are investigating a murder that occurred on December 29th and need help from the community. If you reside in this area of town and have exterior video security cameras, please contact the police at 610-933-1180 Ext. 815 or 816.

MAN FOUND SHOT TO DEATH IN PHOENIXVILLE RESIDENCE http://ow.ly/tD5f50CWXq7

PHOENIXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT BLOTTER FROM 01/17/2021 to 01/28/2021 PHOENIXVILLE POLICE RESPONDED TO 158 CALLS FOR SERVICE INCLUDING 8 CAR CRASHES. THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF NOTABLE INCIDENTS. On 1/18 at 3:39PM, police responded to the 200 block of Prospect Street for the report of a man huffing in the front seat of a parked truck. Officers located the 30-year-old Phoenixville man and determined that he was inhaling electronics cleaner. He was clearly impaired ...Continue reading

On 12/29/20 Phoenixville Police Association members Robert Sutton, Brad Dobry, Vincent Stabilo, Matthew Fusco, and Anthony Duchnosky participated in the Police ...Association’s shop with a cop program by delivering Christmas presents to families around Phoenixville. Thank you to the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation for your support.

A new free app specifically for Phoenixville Borough residents coming soon to keep you and your neighbors safe! No need to own a Ring device. This works on multiple devices. About Neighbors... Ring’s mission is to make neighborhoods safer. That’s why Ring provides Neighbors as a free tool for communities to connect and share valuable safety information--whether or not they own a Ring device. Neighbors is a free app created for residents to connect and share hyper-local safety updates and information from reliable sources. Neighbors Public Safety Service is an interface that allows local public safety agencies to join Neighbors to help keep residents safe and informed. Key Neighbors Features Stay Informed: Millions of residents in communities across the U.S. have joined Neighbors and use it to receive real-time, hyper-local safety updates from fellow neighbors and the public safety agencies that serve them. Share Safety Updates: Share safety-related updates with your community by creating a new post or commenting on existing posts in your local Neighbors feed. Customize Your Experience: Select your neighborhood area of interest and adjust your settings to see only the types of updates you wish to receive and how often you would like to receive them. Helpful Safety Services: In some neighborhoods, public safety agencies use Neighbors to connect with residents and share hyper-local safety updates in the communities they serve. Visit Ring’s Active Agency Map to see if your local public safety agency is on Neighbors. User Privacy & Control: When using Neighbors, police and other public safety agencies can only view what residents have posted publicly to Neighbors or what they have shared in response to a video request. Police and other public safety agencies do not have access to users’ Ring devices, live streams or personal information when using Neighbors. How to Join Neighbors For Residents: Download the Neighbors App for free on iOS, Android and FireOS devices. You do not need to own a Ring device or any home security system in order to participate on Neighbors. For Public Safety Agencies: Visit Ring’s website at communityprograms.ring.com to complete the form and learn more about NPSS. To learn more about Neighbors, visit https://ring.com/neighbors

PHOENIXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT BLOTTER FROM 01/08/2021 to 01/17/2021 PHOENIXVILLE POLICE RESPONDED TO 132 CALLS FOR SERVICE INCLUDING 12 CAR CRASHES. THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF NOTABLE INCIDENTS. On 1/8 at 9:05AM, a 16-year-old Phoenixville teen reported that he saw his stolen BMX listed for sale on FB Marketplace. The bike was stolen a few days earlier in the unit block of Main Street. Officer Fonseca set up a meeting with the seller to purchase the stolen bike. ...Continue reading

In response to the Winter Storm Warning for the area; The Mayor’s Office of the Borough of Phoenixville is issuing a Snow Emergency declaration in accordance wi...th Title 35 and the Borough Emergency Operations Plan beginning at 8am on Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 to 8am on Friday, December 18th, 2020. To view the full declaration from the Office of the Mayor in both English and Español, and to receive updates on this, please visit the Borough website: http://ow.ly/D3J150CLZnz *EDIT: Borough Residents may park in any Borough-owned parking lot during the snow emergency route, except for Borough Hall (Lot #5), which must be kept clear.

***The Blotter is Back!*** Welcome 2021 and thank you to everyone for your patience during our COVID-related hiatus from the weekly blotter. PHOENIXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT BLOTTER...Continue reading

Let’s get that Phoenixville Holiday Spirit and Magic Flowing!!! Virtual Tree Lighting, December 9 @ 7PM - https://fb.me/e/3hEto8eag Merrily Distant Driv...e-Thru Winter Wonderland Display, PAMS Parking Lot, December 12 @ 5PM to 7PM - https://fb.me/e/1oM4w9NWn Luminaria Shopping Night, December 9 @ 5PM to 9PM - https://fb.me/e/5KPbjjBq2 Lots more fun Local Holiday Festivities at https://www.inthistogetherpxv.com/a-2020-story

As the Holidays approach this year, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah! A huge thank you to Office of Emergency Management Karin Williams, Mayor Peter Urscheler and Phoenixville’s Streets Dept for all of their hard work and countless hours of preparation to make our Holiday Drive Through a tremendous success.

NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING- NO ALCOHOL SALES IN PA HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced a series of orders and advisories during a news conference Monday afternoon. Levine urged all Pennsylvanians to avoid leaving their homes, unless it is absolutely necessary.... "Please stay at home," she said. The guidance is an advisory, not a shutdown order, officials said. Levine also issued an order to suspend alcohol sales at all bars and restaurants - for one night only - beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The order will stay in effect through 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. The order comes as 4,762 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Monday in addition to the 7,075 cases reported Sunday for a two-day total of 11,837. The statewide total is now 314,401. There are 3,379 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, officials said. Of that number, 775 patients are in the intensive care unit and 371 patients are on a ventilator. "This week's data, in terms of hospitalization increase, an increase in the use of ventilators, case increase and percent positivity are worrisome," Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.

TWO MEN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR MURDER AND ROBBERY Brian Corsey Jr. and John G. Ortiz-Carr were both sentenced to life in prison and 5-10 years for conspiracy to ...robbery by Judge Allison Bell Royer on November 13, 2020. Corsey and Ortiz-Carr were found guilty of Second Degree Murder, Robbery, and related charges after a 6-day jury trial earlier this year. The case stemmed from a shooting in December 2017 near the Phoenixville Dunkin Donuts. The defendants used Snapchat to arrange a marijuana sale to the victim, Jason Ortiz-Cameron, and a companion for $400. They intended to rob the victim of the drugs and money but killed him during the robbery. Robert McCoy, a third defendant, earlier pled guilty to Third Degree Murder and Robbery and is awaiting sentencing. Detective Nicholas Natale and Sgt. Patrick Mark of the Phoenixville Police Department and Sgt. Joseph Walton of the Chester County Detectives were the lead investigators. Senior Deputy District Attorney Carlos Barraza and Assistant District Attorney John McCaul were the assigned prosecutors.

Thank you to Community Ambassador Jessica and the terrific folks at MISSION BBQ for providing lunch for our officers today. Jessica never forgets Phoenixville PD and she feeds us a couple times a year! MISSION BBQ always supports law enforcement.

If you know of someone in the PASD Community who may need help raking their leaves, please share or sign-up! NHS FALL YARD CLEANUP: On Saturday, November 14th, members of the Phoenixville National Honor Society (NHS) are offering a Community Yard Cleanup Day to members of the Phoenixville community! If you or a loved one are having a hard time getting your leaves raked as fall fades to winter, we are ready and willing to help! NHS members will be working throughout the community on November 14th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. We are especially interested in helping the elderly, the sick, and veterans that may be having a hard time completing this task! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfPYKfnwM7_i4hC4l/viewform

Shortly after 10AM, the department and Trappe Fire Company No. 1 EMS of Phoenixville were dispatched to Reeves Park for rescue of a child stuck in a swing. Ladd...er 65, Engine 65-1 and MICU 85-2 responded on the assignment. Firefighters arrived and unbolted and removed the swing from the set so that the child could lay down while crews worked on removal. This also allowed a more stable working position as the swing was not suspended in air. The child was not in pain or distress, so care was taken to attempt removal without damaging the new swing. Phoenixville Police went to Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health to get a lubricant to aid with removal. Ultrasound gel was used to aid in removal of the child. The removal process took about 30 minutes. Thank you all for the Teamwork!

JURY FINDS TWO MEN GUILTY OF MURDER Brian Corsey Jr. and John G. Ortiz-Carr were found guilty of Second Degree Murder, Robbery, and related charges after a 6-da...y jury trial. The case stemmed from a shooting in December 2017 near the Phoenixville Dunkin Donuts store. The defendants used Snapchat to arrange a marijuana sale to the victim, Jason Ortiz-Cameron, and a companion for $400. Their actual intent was to rob the victim of the drugs and money but ended up killing him. Chesco DA Deb Ryan stated, This case shows the tragic consequences of mixing drugs and firearms, which resulted in the death of Jason. Now, these two defendants will spend the rest of their lives in prison as a result of that dangerous mix. Both defendants are to be sentenced to life in prison at a later date. A third defendant, Robert McCoy, earlier pled guilty to Third Degree Murder and Robbery and is awaiting sentencing. Detective Nicholas Natale and Sergeant Patrick Mark of the Phoenixville Police Department and Sergeant Joseph Walton of the Chester County Detectives were the lead investigators. Deputy District Attorney Carlos Barraza and Assistant District Attorney John McCaul were the prosecutors.

I know there have been a lot of questions regarding Halloween. Here are a couple of highlights from my official Halloween Guidance message. To read the full mes...sage, please visit the Borough of Phoenixville website. For your safety and that of your neighbors, we are Not Recommending trick or treating take place this year and we will not issue our traditional guidance on trick or treating hours. However, as a community, we have some incredible alternatives which can make this holiday feel festive and keep us connected. These include a virtual costume contest, virtual coloring contest, and a Spookily Distant Drive-Thru Halloween Display on October 31st. Check out InThisTogetherPXV.com/Halloween for more details. In general, there are no specific ordinances within the Borough of Phoenixville that pertain directly to Halloween. Additionally, Halloween is not an Official or Borough-Sponsored event. We do encourage residents to assess all aspects, which may impact their own, their family’s or neighbor’s health and safety while participating in any activity. Each family should make a decision that is appropriate for their own child, while keeping their child’s and their neighbor’s health and safety at the forefront of their decision making. As a community, we only ask that those who wish to participate in any Halloween activities do so respectfully and safely, conscious of our ongoing health emergency, while also being respectful to those who do not wish to participate. Thank you, for the incredible work you are doing to keep Phoenixville Safe and Healthy! To read the entire announcement and for a more comprehensive list of http://phoenixville.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=170

Around 2pm, police responded to a report of a red chicken trespassing in the backyards of the 700 block of Main Street. The chicken fled the scene but was no match for the speed and agility of our finest officer, Sergeant Lance Frost. The frightened residents cried tears of joy knowing that they could sleep safe in their homes tonight free from the terror of the red chickens. The chicken is currently being housed at Phoenixville's chicken prison/halfway house and will be released upon bond being posted. Please call 610-933-1188 if this jail bird, I mean yard bird, belongs to you. The hen is invoking her right to remain silent. Please share #poultrycaught #jailbirdincustody #Rockyfast

MOTHER & SON SENTENCED FOR INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER Doreen Harner, age 51, this week was sentenced to 39-96 months in prison for Possession With Intent to Deliv...er and Involuntary Manslaughter for her role in the overdose death of a woman she and her son sold fentanyl to in 2018. The defendant pled guilty in February 2020. Her son, Patrick Harner, age 26, was sentenced in June 2020 to 3-6 years in prison. On September 14, 2018, Doreen and Patrick Harner delivered heroin mixed with fentanyl to the victim. When Phoenixville Police found the victim dead of a fatal overdose the next day, police were later able to arrange a purchase from the Harners which lead to their arrest. @PhoenixvillePD detectives investigated the case. @chescoda Deputy District Attorney Michelle V. Barone was the prosecutor.

The Main Street bridge project is completed. The road is now open for traffic.

This afternoon, a group of teenagers decided to cool off at the Schuylkill River. Norfolk Southern Railroad trestles are very active in our area and a train, unlike an automobile, needs hundreds of yards or more to stop completely. In addition, jumping from them is dangerous and illegal. Boats and jet skis may not see you and the water may not be deep enough. A young woman was injured today after her head hit a rock rendering her unconscious. She did not remember if she ju...mped from the trestle or a nearby rope swing. Numerous teens were spotted on the trestle and ran when law enforcement approached. Please do not go on the trestle. Being arrested is the least of your worries! Waking up in a trauma center or worse is the real concen! Phoenixville Police, Phoenixville Fire Dept’s Water Resuce Units & our Ambulance crews responded. The teen was transported via the river to a waiting ambulance downstream. She was taken to Paoli Trama Center due to a head injury. Our youth may think they are invincible but older folks know that is simply not the case. Parents, please take a moment and have a conversation with your teenagers about the dangers of this activity. Our kids are too important in our lives! See more

Soliciting Permits have been suspended until the declared COVID-19 emergency is lifted. There are exemptions for a few reasons below. If someone is violating our soliciting rules, please call the police first so we can handle it promptly. You can always call your elected officials afterward but calling us first increases our chances of talking to the individuals before they leave the area.

Phoenixville’s local State Farm Insurance owner, Mark Beaudoin, presented the Phoeniville Police Department with a very generous donation. Lunch on him for every member of the department. Our community and it’s stakeholders we serve are simply the best! Thank you for your support.

As essential workers, we certainly appreciate Dr. DJ Csaszar’s generosity as he and his son brought us Misson BBQ for all of our officers today. Thank you gentlemen for your support!

The roads are now closed, and will be continuously closed until Monday at 7am. Main Street and Gay Street will remain open during this time.

***Owner found- thanks for your help everyone*** Found Dog Female pooch without a collar found roaming around near Starr Street and Prospect Street. Please call non-emergency line 610-935-2440 if you know her.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS! At last night's (June 9th) Council meeting, Borough Council approved a resolution allowing the closure of Bridge Street from Thursday afte...rnoons to Monday mornings. Full details and information regarding these closures will be updated on the Borough website at www.phoenixville.org/openairsetup