Police Department
August 17, 2026
Brandon L. Porphir, 31, Beech Bluff, was arrested and charged with driving while license suspended. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
August 19, 2026
Kelly Dianne Englet, 55, Jackson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
August 21, 2026
Monica Maria Starks, 32, Jackson, was arrested and charged with attempted violation of sexual offender registry. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
August 15, 2026
10:20 a.m. – 212 E University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Brewer Sports Complex, FF Recruitment event.
August 16, 2026
9:56 p.m. – 225 Shannon Dr., Assist EMS, mutual aid to CCFD.
August 17, 2026
12:44 p.m. – 203 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Benson Hall, false alarm, malfunction in system.
6:05 p.m. – 191 White Ave., vehicle fire.
Fire Inspections performed at West Chester Elementary, CCHS Vocational, CCHS, CCMS, East Chester Elementary, Chester County Junior High School and the Elks Lodge.
August 20, 2026
Fire Inspections performed at Chester County Board of Education and North Chester.
August 21, 2026
4:20 p.m. – 1306 US Highway 45N, landing zone for AirEvac.
August 23, 2026
7:48 a.m. – 139 S. Cason Ave., Freed-Hardeman University, Bradfield Hall, false alarm, hair dryer set off alarm.
4:17 p.m. – 1010 Wesley Cove, odor investigation.
August 24, 2026
2:18 p.m. – 500 E. Fourth St., public service.
Chester County
Sheriff’s Department
August 17, 2026
Russell Allen Kinchen, 57, Henderson, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault – fear. He was released from the Chester County Jail after court appearance.
August 18, 2026
Dominique Annita Bailey, 28, Jackson, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I controlled substance with intent to deliver or sell, schedule II conspiracy to manufacture, sell or deliver, schedule II methamphetamine conspiracy to manufacture and schedule III criminal responsibility for possession with intent. She is held in the Chester County Jail.
Bryan J. Turner, 40, Henderson, was arrested and charged with two counts aggravated assault injury and weapon, aggravated burglary of habitation and contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
August 19, 2026
William Anderson Berry, 32, Hornsby, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Brittany Lynn Brower, 32, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Felony. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
William Vashawn Warren, 47, Jackson, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault – fear and domestic assault – fear. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
August 20, 2026
Beverly Ann Harris, 47, Bethel Springs, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Lacey Nicole Johnson, 30, Guys, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $4,000 cash only bond.
August 22, 2026
Samantha J. Massa, 36, Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $3,000 bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
August 17, 2026
1:23 p.m. – State Route 22 at Pugh Loop, assist Enville Fire Department with grass fire/canceled en route, Roby responding.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 12 medical calls in Chester County from August 17 through August 23.
Chester County
Circuit Court
August 7, 2026
Scott Brian Odell, 34, in case 25-CR-82, pled guilty to counts one/two/three/four (merged) class A misdemeanor driving under the influence second offense and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days 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, zero days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections, and ordered to pay all court costs plus $600 in fines, and to complete 48 hours of unpaid community service work. He pled guilty to count five, class D felony aggravated assault – reckless, and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served, all suspended and supervised and ordered to pay costs plus $1,000 in restitution, and ordered to complete 48 hour of unpaid community service. He pled guilty to count six, class C misdemeanor open container and was ordered to pay a $10 fine. Odell pled guilty to count seven, class C misdemeanor drivers to exercise due care, and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs. He pled guilty to count eight, class D misdemeanor failure to yield right of way and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs. He pled guilty to count nine, class C misdemeanor obedience to any required traffic control device and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs. All counts are concurrent. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. He is to be released on time served, the balance of the four-year sentence suspended to be supervised by State Intensive Probation, no work release, no post-plea expungement, must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student, must submit to an alcohol and drug evaluation and follow recommendations, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens, must complete DUI Safety School and MADD Victim Impact Panel within six months. Driving privileges are revoked for a period of one year – Ignition Interlock required for a restricted license during revocation period if eligible, must continue to participate in mental health treatment and follow all recommendations as a condition of probation.
August 11, 2026
Allen Sebastian Barham, 38, in case 26-CR-65-C, pled guilty to count three, class A possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities and was sentenced to eight months in the Chester County Jail and ordered to pay court costs plus $150 in fines.
Erica Jewell Reed, 22, in case 26-CR-65-B, pled guilty to counts one/two (merged) class A misdemeanor possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days 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, six months and six days suspended and supervised by Community Corrections, and ordered to pay court costs plus $750 in fines. She pled guilty to count three, class A misdemeanor possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, six months and six days suspended and supervised by Community Corrections, and ordered to pay costs plus $150 in fines. Count one is concurrent with count three. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. Defendant must complete an alcohol and drug evaluation and successfully follow recommendations; subject to random monthly drug and alcohol screens.
All information included in Your Right to Know is provided by law enforcement, emergency service agencies and the Chester County Court System, and reflects reports, bonds, charges, jail status and court disposition at the time the report is received.
