Chester
Coverage of Chester in the Nexus archive.
- NJ mom’s murder shrouded in secrecy as PI says ‘never seen anything like this’ behind-closed-doors case
Brooke Hanlon was found dead of multiple stab wounds in her Chester home on Pottersville Road after police were called by her husband, Conor Hanlon. The homicide case remains secretive, prompting private investigator Carl DeFazio to comment on how initial investigation steps, such as reviewing 911 audio and the crime scene, are crucial. DeFazio also noted that law enforcement frequently holds back details about high-profile cases.
- Mother, 12-year-old son drown in pond as she tries to rescue him from water
A mother and her 12-year-old son drowned in a Virginia pond after the boy struggled in the water and the mother attempted to rescue him. A GoFundMe was created to cover repatriation and funeral expenses for Maria Lopez and her son Jonathan Lopez, who are being returned to Guatemala.
- Exclusive photos, timeline trace Brooke Hanlon's life as friend says case is 'so unusual even for a murder'
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old therapist, was found fatally stabbed in her Chester, New Jersey home on June 6. The investigation into her murder remains unsolved, with no suspect or person of interest identified after two months. Her friend Jennifer Payne described the case as 'unusual even for a murder' and shared insights into Hanlon's life in Boston.
- Driver hit, killed by tractor-trailer after walking onto I-77 following hydroplane crash in York County
Tasia Villa, 49, was killed after her Volkswagen sedan hydroplaned, crashed, and became disabled on I-77 in York County. She walked onto the interstate and was struck by a southbound tractor-trailer. Toxicology results are pending, and no charges have been filed.
- One person hurt in Chester shooting: Sheriff
A shooting in Chester, South Carolina, left one person injured on Sunday afternoon. The Chester County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident in the Blackstock neighborhood, and authorities report no immediate threat to the community.
- New Jersey mom’s slaying has neighbors on edge with every 'strange noise’ nearly 7 weeks later
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old mother, was fatally stabbed in her Chester, New Jersey home nearly seven weeks ago, leaving neighbors increasingly anxious. A white Volvo SUV linked to her husband, Conor Hanlon, was recently spotted outside the home, heightening concerns. Authorities have not released information about a suspect or person of interest.
- Police: Hit-and-run suspect arrested after hitting man in wheelchair
A hit-and-run suspect, Jermaine Latimore Davie, was arrested in Chester after striking an elderly man in a wheelchair. The victim was hospitalized, and Davie is detained at Chester County Detention Center with no bond. Police used witness accounts and vehicle damage to identify him.
- Thunderstorms possible this weekend in Charlotte: Forecast here
Thunderstorms are possible this weekend in Charlotte, with high temperatures and humidity leading to heat index values exceeding 100 degrees. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for several counties on Friday due to pollution and wildfire smoke. Storms may intensify Sunday afternoon, bringing downpours and damaging winds.
- Philadelphia plans to renew controversial contract with Reworld trash incinerators
Philadelphia plans to renew its contract with Reworld, a company operating trash incinerators in Chester, amid accusations of environmental racism. The city will also award contracts to WM and Republic Services for waste processing and disposal. The new contracts require City Council approval and follow scrutiny over pollution concerns linked to incineration.
- Slain New Jersey therapist’s grad school roommate recounts friendship with couple during time in Boston
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old New Jersey therapist, was found fatally stabbed in her home. Jennifer Payne, her former graduate school roommate at Northeastern University, described their close friendship during their time in Boston. Authorities have not identified a suspect, and Hanlon's husband, Conor, has not made a public statement or been charged.
- Murdered NJ therapist’s neighbor reveals last contact with husband who hasn’t been seen in weeks
35-year-old Brooke Hanlon was found stabbed in her home in Chester, New Jersey. Her husband has not been seen or heard from in weeks.
- 'That was the last I heard from him': Slain NJ therapist’s neighbor recalls last contact with husband
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old therapist from Chester, New Jersey, was found stabbed to death in her home. Her husband, James 'Conor' Hanlon, 36, has not been seen or heard from since the June 6 incident. A neighbor reported last contacting Conor about bears in the area days before the killing and receiving no response after inquiring about police activity at the home.
- Vehicle crashes into Chester home; seven inside escape injury
A vehicle crashed into a home in Chester, but all seven people inside escaped injury. The vehicle involved was a former law enforcement vehicle purchased at auction.
- Chester County couple unharmed after car crashes into home
A Chester County couple sustained no injuries after a car crashed into their home on Starnes Street in Chester. The front of the home was damaged, and police secured the scene with tape, though the cause and potential charges remain under investigation.
- Delaware County wastewater samples test positive for measles. So far, no person has a confirmed diagnosis of the disease
Two wastewater samples from Delaware County's DELCORA Western Regional Treatment Plant tested positive for measles, but no confirmed cases have been identified. The plant serves about 500,000 people and participates in Stanford University's WasterwaterSCAN project. The first detection was on June 9, with a second on June 11, and health departments are monitoring the situation.
- Guilty until proven innocent: shoppers falsely identified by facial recognition system struggle to clear their names
Shoppers are being falsely identified by facial recognition systems in stores, leading to public shaming and forced removal without recourse. Watchdogs warn that oversight of AI facial recognition technology is lagging, with police forces also utilizing the technology.