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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.
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ICE Deports Previously Convicted Manslaughter Offender
**Houston, TX** – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Orbelin Benitez-Carbajal, a 49-year-old convicted of manslaughter, back to Mexico. He was removed on Sunday.
Benitez-Carbajal was transferred from the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas, to the Laredo Port of Entry. ICE previously deported him on December 11, 2014.
His criminal history in the U.S. includes multiple offenses dating back to 2006. Notable convictions include assault, manslaughter, driving while intoxicated, and illegal entry.
Bret Bradford, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operation Houston Field Office Director, stated that Benitez-Carbajal repeatedly violated U.S. laws. He cited the alien’s actions as responsible for taking an innocent life.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Former Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective James Pitts was sentenced Tuesday to 32 to 64 months in state prison after being convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice…
NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice has received more than $2.5 million in federal grants to support its racial and social justice advocacy efforts aimed at…
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