City of Henderson
Police Department
September 23, 2026
Aidyn Matthews, 18, Beech Bluff, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
September 27, 2026
Vernon Axel Cates, 47, Brownsville, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
September 21, 2026
7:12 a.m. – 115 Hamlett Ave., Freed-Hardeman University Anderson Science Center, false alarm, malfunction in system.
September 22, 2026
1:13 p.m. – 310 E. University St., Heritage Towers, cooking set off alarm.
September 23, 2026
Fire Inspections were conducted at 310 E. University St. (Heritage Towers), 760 US Highway 45N, 597 Sanford St. and 740 E. Fourth St.
September 24, 2026
9:05 a.m. – US Highway 45 N at N. Church Avenue, motor vehicle crash with injuries, no entrapment.
8:46 p.m. – 135 North Ave., public education event.
September 25, 2026
Fire Inspections were conducted at 317 Quinco Dr., 864 E. Main St. and 844 E. Main St.
3:19 p.m. – 330 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University Woods East Hall, false alarm, malfunction in system.
September 26, 2026
1:51 p.m. – 203 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University Benson Hall, false alarm, steam from shower set off alarm.
3:06 p.m. – 145 E. Main St., Black Box Theater, transformer leaking fluids.
7:28 p.m. – 145 E. Main St., Black Box Theater, false alarm, malfunction in system.
10:30 p.m. – 335 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Sewell Hall, cooking set off alarm.
September 28, 2026
2:47 p.m. – 875 Porter Way, fire inspection.
Chester County
Sheriff’s Department
September 21, 2026
William Earl, 54, Pinson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $1,750 cash only bond.
September 22, 2026
John Russell Beaver, 37, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Clark Chase Mickens, 24, Jackson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail.
September 24, 2026
Quienton Devon Woods, 34, Toone, was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
September 25, 2026
Patti Jo Gilmore, 61, Henderson, was arrested and charged with failure to comply with bond conditions. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Brandon Timothy Morgan, 29, Jackson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $250 cash bond.
September 26, 2026
Joseph Ignatius Lanovara, 69, Pinson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
September 27, 2026
Tony Pony, 67, Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – offensive touching. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Brandon Jermaine Woods, 43, Henderson, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault – fear. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
September 21, 2026
1:42 a.m. – 1730 Old Finger Road, structure fire rekindle, Station One responding.
1:51 p.m. – 1790 Old Finger Road, structure fire rekindle, Station One responding.
September 24, 2026
7:55 a.m. – 1730 Old Finger Road, structure fire rekindle, Station One responding.
9:04 a.m. – US Highway 45N at North Church Avenue, motor vehicle crash, Station One responding.
2:33 p.m. – Peddy Vestal Loop at State Route 200, combine on fire, Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department responding.
3:47 p.m. – 1730 Old Finger Road, structure fire rekindle, Station One responding.
7:13 p.m. – 3915 Old Friendship Road, motor vehicle crash, Masseyville Volunteer Fire Department responding.
September 25, 2026
10 a.m. – East Main Street at Crook Avenue, medical standby for BBQ Festival, Station One responding.
September 26, 2026
8:03 a.m. – 6890 Old Jacks Creek Road, vehicle fire, Jacks Creek Volunteer Fire Department responding.
9:22 a.m. – 1730 Old Finger Road, service call – salvage and overall of fire earlier in the week, Station One responding.
Noon – East Main Street at Crook Avenue, medical standby for BBQ Festival, Station One responding.
3:30 p.m. – North Cason Avenue, hazmat – oil spill, Station One responding.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 15 medical calls in Chester County from September 21 through September 27.
Chester County
Circuit Court
No reports.
