City of Henderson
June 20, 2026
David Andrew Wick, 59, Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – injury. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $2,000 bond.
Johnny Zavala Martinez, 28, was arrested and charged with simple possession – schedule VI. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
June 16, 2026
8:11 a.m. – 306 S. Church Ave., inspection.
June 17, 2026
4:30 p.m. – US Highway 45N at Kimberly Drive, motor vehicle crash with no injuries, no entrapment.
June 18, 2026
12:51 a.m. – 156 E. Mill St., Freed-Hardeman University, Laycroft Center, false alarm, malfunction in system.
4:34 a.m. – 135 Whitely Ave., residential fire alarm, false alarm.
5:10 p.m. – US Highway 45 N at W. Main Street, motor vehicle crash with no injuries, no entrapment.
June 21, 2026
5:03 p.m. – 310 E. University St., Heritage Towers, assist EMS.
June 22, 2026
5:50 a.m. – 412 Juanita Dr., Henderson Health and Rehab, false alarm, malfunction in system.
Sheriff’s Department
June 15, 2026
Kaden Layne Gentry, 19, Beech Bluff, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,800 cash only bond.
Jarkius Rayshaud Person, 29, Jackson, was arrested and charged with resist stop/frisk/halt arrest/search (no weapon), schedule I possession with intent to deliver or sell and attempted tampering with evidence. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Steven Semedo, 47, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license, second offense. He was released from the Chester County Jail with time served.
Jacob Jason Walker, 50, Finger, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail.
June 16, 2026
Alea Ann Cates, 21, Jackson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
June 17, 2026
Caitlynn Rose Shaw, 34, Enville, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
June 18, 2026
Destiny Christine Transou, 22, Finger, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
June 19, 2026
Patrick Lynn Bennett, 29, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license with prior due to one driving under the influence conviction. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
Emmamuel Jaime Hart, 33, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of probation – circuit. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
June 20, 2026
Brittany Lynn Brower, 32, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – felony. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
June 21, 2026
Matthew Thomas Shields, 35, Adamsville, was arrested and charged with burglary – other than habitation and theft of property $10,000 to $60,000. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Phillip Edward Vickers, 44, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of order of protection/restraining order. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,000 bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
June 17, 2026
1:12 p.m. – US Highway 45N at Kimberly Drive, motor vehicle crash, Station One responding.
June 18, 2026
5:10 p.m. – US Highway 45N at W. Main Street, motor vehicle crash, Station One responding.
6:56 p.m. – 825 Wilson School Road, motor vehicle crash, Station One responding.
June 19, 2026
10:49 p.m. – 2305 Hutchinson Road, tractor fire, Sweetlips responding.
June 20, 2026
9:57 a.m. – 200 Silerton Road, motor vehicle crash, Masseyville responding.
June 21, 2026
9:35 a.m. – 1915 Clarks Creek Road, fire alarm activation, false alarm, Jacks Creek responding.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 19 medical calls in Chester County from June 15 through June 21.
Chester County
Circuit Court
May 26, 2026
Matthew Ryan Chenoweth, 40, in case 25-CR-35, pled guilty to count one, class E felony evading arrest flight – vehicle and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised, a period of 30 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections, and ordered to pay court costs and $250 in fines. He pled guilty to count two, class C misdemeanor speeding and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, all suspended and supervised, a period of 30 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections and ordered to pay costs plus $10 in fines. He pled guilty to count three, class B misdemeanor reckless driving and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail with credit for time served, all suspended and supervised, a period of 30 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections, and ordered to pay costs plus $10 in fines. Chenoweth pled guilty to count four, class C misdemeanor driving on the right and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, all suspended and supervised, a period of 30 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections and ordered to pay costs plus $10 in fines. All counts are concurrent. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. The 30-day sentence is to be served day-for-day with no work release and no post plea expungement. He is to have no contact with victims or witnesses, must submit to random drug and alcohol screens, must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student and must follow all rules of probation.
Michael S. Hatch II, in case 26-CR-5, pled guilty to class A misdemeanor domestic assault, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail receiving credit for time served pretrial a minimum of 100% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay all court costs plus $100 in fines, and to complete 24 hours of unpaid community service work. This case is consecutive to 26-CR-7. Case 26-CR-6 is consecutive to this case. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. The defendant shall have no contact with victim or witnesses, shall complete a mental health evaluation and follow recommendations, must complete DV26 program, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens and must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student. Defendant has signed domestic assault enhanced punishment acknowledgement.
Michael Shane Hatch II, in case 26-CR-6, pled guilty to class A misdemeanor violation of no contact order and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail receiving credit for time served pretrial a minimum of 100% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay all court costs plus $100 in fines, and to complete 24 hours of unpaid community service work. This case is consecutive to 26-CR-7 and 26-CR-5 It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. The defendant shall have no contact with victim or witnesses, shall complete a mental health evaluation and follow recommendations, must complete DV26 program, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens and must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student. Defendant has signed domestic assault enhanced punishment acknowledgement.
Michael Shane Hatch II, in case 26-CR-7, pled guilty to class A misdemeanor violation of no contact order and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail receiving credit for time served pretrial a minimum of 100% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay all court costs and to complete 24 hours of unpaid community service work. He pled guilty to count two, class E felony aggravated stalking and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay costs plus $100 in fines and to complete 24 hours of unpaid community service. He pled guilty to count three, class A misdemeanor violation of a no contact order and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail with credit for time served, a minimum of 100% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised. All counts are concurrent. This case is consecutive to 26-CR-5 and 26-CR-6 It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. The defendant shall have no contact with victim or witnesses, shall complete a mental health evaluation and follow recommendations, must complete DV26 program, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens and must maintain full-time employment, be a full-time student or show proof of disability. Defendant has signed domestic assault enhanced punishment acknowledgement.
June 4, 2026
Michael Tyler Morgan, 27, in case 25-CR-72, in count one, class A misdemeanor Domestic Assault, was found not guilty by jury verdict. In count two, Morgan was found guilty by jury verdict of class B misdemeanor assault – physical contact and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, receiving credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay court costs. He is to have no contact with victim or witnesses, shall complete anger management class.
