Chesco Detective becomes first ever to earn PhD degree

Detective Ben Martin is at his graduation with his father, former Chester County Detective Frank Martin. WEST CHESTER — Chester County Detective Ben Martin now will be referred to by his colleagues in law enforcement as “Doctor Martin.” Detective Martin recently received his Ph.D. in Leadership from Alvernia University. Det. Martin was joined at his graduation by his father, former...

Chesco Detectives add three investigators

The three newest Chester County Detectives: from left, John O’Donnell, Keith Cowdright and Ben Martin. WEST CHESTER — It seems the loss for three local police departments will be the gain for the Chester County Detectives as the office formally announced the hiring of three veteran police officers to its staff, Monday. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the hiring of John...

County Chief of Detectives Vito to retire at end of 2015

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan congratulates Chief of Chester County Detectives James Vito on his retirement, effective at the end of the year. WEST CHESTER — The county’s top investigative officer, Chester County Detectives Chief James Vito will retire at the end of 2015, District Attorney Tom Hogan said Wednesday. Vito currently is the longest serving member of the District...

D.A.: Ex-friend fatally shoots Malvern man

By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Merritt N. Dudas is in custody, police said, charged with fatally shooting Drew Ferguson in Malvern In a tight-knit Malvern community, the homicide victim and his killer were once next-door neighbors and good friends – so close that when the alleged shooter needed a place to live, he moved in with the victim, Chester County District Attorney...