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Chester County Justice Center Shutters Due to Outage

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Chester County Justice Center Shutters Due to Outage

WEST CHESTER, PA – The Chester County Justice Center is experiencing a temporary closure as a result of an internet and power outage. Officials have confirmed that, despite the closure, the building remains secure and safe.

The center’s closure has been enforced until further notice. Access inside the building is limited, and additional security measures are being implemented for any employees who need to enter or re-enter the location.

In light of current conditions, employees are advised to refrain from re-entering the building unless it is necessary. “Employees are asked to avoid re-entry unless necessary,” officials stated.

Visitors to the Justice Center are also impacted by the closure, but the timeline for the restoration of services has not been confirmed. Court schedules and other official tasks managed by the Justice Center are likely affected.

The exact cause of the outage has not been disclosed, but efforts are underway to restore services as promptly as possible. In the meantime, updates will be provided to both employees and the public as progress is made.

In a county known for its efficiency, this unexpected outage highlights the importance of ensuring robust backup systems are in place to manage such events in the future.

Five Arrested in Chester County for Drug Trafficking

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Five Arrested in Chester County for Drug Trafficking

**West Chester, PA** – The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced the recent arrests of five individuals involved in the Bad Bunny Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO). David Arroyo, Miguel Jorge-Ortiz, Neil Perez, and Jose Guzman, all from Philadelphia, were apprehended on Thursday. Curtis Lake faces charges of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and other related charges, arrested on a later date.

The arrests followed a year-long investigation into fentanyl trafficking in Philadelphia and Chester counties. On September 13, law enforcement executed twelve search warrants across nine locations and on three vehicles. This operation resulted in the seizure of 1.5 kilograms of bulk fentanyl, 2 kilograms of bulk cocaine, $25,000 in cash, 2 assault rifles, 3 handguns, and over 1,500 baggies of fentanyl.

This investigation began after a fentanyl overdose death last year in Phoenixville Borough, involving heroin/fentanyl stamped with a “Bad Bunny” label. The investigation implicated several drug dealers, including Mousa Hawa and Herman McMullen, leading to significant seizures with the aid of the Chester County Detectives HIDTA Unit and