Teen admits murder in Chester hoagie death
Wilbert Ricketts Jr of East 10th Street Chester pleaded guilty to third degree murder in the May 6 death of 61 year old John Clark of East 20th Street. He confessed to kicking Clark on March 20 as he walked near 18th Street and Providence Avenue and said he and two accomplices took only the hoagie Clark carried before fleeing. Clark died after six weeks in hospital from head injuries and pneumonia. Ricketts, 18, will face a possible 10 to 20 year sentence at a Sept. 13 sentencing after a pre sentence. Clark’s relatives watched as the plea was entered.
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Hoagie
Chester
Robert Kelly
Wilbert Ricketts Jr
East 10Th Street
John Clark
East 20Th Street
Barry Gross
Ricketts
Clark
18Th Street
Providence Avenue
Gross
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Upland
Louis Bloom
Widener University
Kelly
Green Street Open Fines Cancelled Amid Traffic Dispute
Bethel Avenue resident Serafino Lupi led a 450-name petition opposing Green Street actions as residents await PennDOT permits and a broad meeting with Governor and transportation officials. Local leaders blame PennDOT for Concord Road traffic problems and seek city support for a timely solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Doe
Secretary of Transportation
Sene
Kathy Durham
Penndot
Serafino Lupi
Bethel Avenue
Green Street
Concord Road
Kester
Chester
Darby Township man charged in rape attempt
Michael Ross, 24, of Darby Township was charged after a December incident in which he asked a woman for a ride and, in the car, pressed a knife to her neck while attempting to remove the car keys. The woman escaped, reported to police, and identified Ross who was arrested at his home about 1:30 a.m. He was arraigned on criminal attempt to commit rape and kidnapping, held on $20,000 bail, with a hearing set for 9:30 a.m. Aug. 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ross
Ross
John Perfetti
Clifton Heights
Fire damages Concordville lodge on Thornton Road
A fire damaged a Masonic lodge on Thornton Road in Concordville injuring a firefighter who was treated for heat exhaustion and released. Deputy Fire Chief Alex Diamond said the blaze began around 5 30 p m when workers renovating the building ignited a wall with a cutting torch. Firefighters controlled the fire by 6 p m after laying 2000 feet of hose to the nearest hydrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordville
Thornton Road
Alex. Diamond
Diamond
Upland Man Sentenced After Disorderly Incident at VFW Post
Joseph Locash of Main Street Upland received three months to one year in prison after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct incident outside the 777 VFW Post Crum Lynne. Police said he shouted obscenities and assaulted officers and bystanders while crowds dispersed by Ridley Township officers around 5 a.m. The distress involved Ridley Township Eddystone and Ridley Park police units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upland
Joseph Locash
Main Street
Crum Lynne
Ridley Township
Locash
Eddystone
Ridley Park
Armani Charged in Fire Callon Insurance Scam
Haverford man Harry A. Armani 40 of Woodbine Road was arrested after a month long probe by borough police and Delaware County CID for allegedly trying to torch A E Carpets at 428 North Springfield Avenue on June 23 to collect insurance. He faces charges of risking a catastrophe theft by deception and related theft offenses. Armani appeared before District Justice John J. Perfitti and is held on $5000 bail.
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Clifton Heights
Haverford
Springfield Road
Harry A. Armani
Woodbine Rd
Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division
Armani
A&e Carpets
Springfield Ave
CID
John McKenna
John J. Perfitti
Paper pickers nabbed in curbside trash snag
Police said scavengers Edward Mack, 48, of East Tulpehocken Street and Margie McDonald, 36, of North 55th Street were charged after paper picking near residents. The borough contracts curbside paper collection and any other collectors face fines up to 300 dollars per Gaab.
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Sear
Sean Aashed
Edward Mack
East Tulpehocken Street
Margie McDonald
North 55Th Street
Gaab
Bradley leaves Democrats for personal reasons in Upper Chichester
Francis X Bradley, the sole Democratic member in Upper Chichester, announced a party switch to Republican, noting past affiliations and his decision to change before serving a new term after his 1979 election as third Ward commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Chichester
Francis X. Bradley
Bradley
Third Ward
Tail gate sale fundraiser in Upper Darby High School
A tail gate sale is planned at Upper Darby High School on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise funds for the Eastern Delaware County branch of the American Red Cross. Space can be bought for $12, with applications handled by Joe DiFabio at 213 Margate Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Darby
Upper Darby High School
Delaware County
American Red Cross
Joe DiFabio
Margate Road
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Tarry Allman
Sharon Hill
Linvilla Orchards
Darby Township
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