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Volume 3, Issue 2

February 2005

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POLICE SEEKING HELP IN LOCATING ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT

The Pottstown Police Department is still asking for the public's help in locating ROGER HART who is wanted for the April 23, 2004 Attempted Murder of his wife outside of their home in the 700 Block of Willow St..  At approximately 1:20 AM HART appeared out of "no where" and attacked the victim with a knife, he then fled from the area.  The victim was treated at the scene by Goodwill Ambulance Co. Paramedics and then flown to Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia where she underwent surgery for severe lacerations.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of ROGER HART charging him with Attempted Murder, Aggravated and Simple Assault, Stalking, and Possessing Instruments of Crime.

ROGER HART is described as a medium built (5' 10" - 190 lbs), medium complexion white male, with balding brown hair and brown eyes.  HART's current address is unknown.  He drove a silver Hyundai at the time of this incident, which was later recovered in Amity Township, Berks County.

Anyone observing HART, or knowing where he is located, is asked to notify their local police department at once - HART should not be approached, he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone having any information regarding ROGER HART is asked to contact Pottstown Police Department at 610-970-6570 or by e-mail.

Note:  ROGER HART should be considered armed and dangerous.

ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT STILL ON THE LOOSE

Around 1:40 in the morning on August 8, 2004; Donnelle Lacey, Tyrelle Lacey, Andre Lacey, and Brandon Germany reportedly confronted a Borough resident at 124 King St.  The confrontation was the direct result of a large fight that had occurred several minutes earlier at the Club Bliss Lounge (61 W. King St.).  During the confrontation Donnelle Lacey fired several shots at the Borough resident from a handgun.  The four fled from the area and the victim was transported and admitted to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

Warrants were issued for the four suspected offenders, charging them all with Attempted Murder, Assault, Criminal Conspiracy and related charges.  Since that time Tyrelle Lacey, Andre Lacey, and Brandon Germany have all been arrested and are currently awaiting trial.  DONNELLE LACEY has eluded capture and is still wanted by the Pottstown Police Department on an outstanding warrant for Attempted Murder and related charges.

Anyone seeing DONNELLE LACEY is asked to contact the Pottstown Police Department at 610-323-1212.  Anyone wishing to provide information as to where DONNELLE LACEY may be staying is asked to contact Pottstown Detective Todd Richard at 610-970-6579 or by e-mail.

Note:  DONNELLE LACEY should be considered armed and dangerous.

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO POTTSTOWN PD's MOST WANTED PERSONS

CALLS FOR SERVICE - DECEMBER 2004

During December 2004, the Pottstown Police Department answered 1,697 calls for service.  Of these calls, 1,678 occurred in the Borough. (Note: The remaining 19 calls were requests for assistance by other Police Departments or other Law Enforcement Agencies.)

During the month we averaged 54.74 calls per day or, 18.25 calls per shift.  For the year we have answered 20,645 calls.  The daily average for the year is 56.41 calls per day or 18.80 calls per shift.

During December 2003 we answered 1,380 calls. We answered 317 more calls this month than last December.  This is an increase of 22.97% from last year.  For the year (2004) we answered 906 more calls than this time in 2003.  This represents an overall increase of 4.59%.

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR AN ELEVEN-YEAR POTTSTOWN CRIME STATISTICS COMPARISON

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A SIX-YEAR POTTSTOWN P. D. CALLS FOR SERVICE COMPARISON

FEBRUARY SAFETY TIP

Unintentional injury is the number one killer of America’s children,  taking more lives than disease, violence and suicide. Prevention is the cure. It’s estimated that by taking these and other simple precautions, almost all (90 percent) of these unintentional injuries can be avoided. Click on the National Safe Kids Campaign logo (below) to learn more ...............

FEBRUARY 2005 EVENTS (Special Events in Green)

(Detailed List Below)

• 02/03/05    Pottstown School District Board Meeting - 7:30 PM - at the Pottstown Middle School in the Wayne Deegan Room

• 02/06/05    Pottstown Law Enforcement Explorer Post #2773 Meeting - 6 PM - in the Pottstown Police Department Training Room

• 02/09/05    Pottstown Borough Council Committee of the Whole - 7 PM - in the Borough Hall Council Meeting Room

• 02/10/05    Pottstown Area Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting - 7 PM - Pottstown P. D. Sub Station (509 Chestnut St.)

• 02/14/05    Valentine's Day

• 02/14/05    Pottstown Borough Council Regular Meeting - 7 PM - in the Borough Hall Council Meeting Room

• 02/16/05    Pottstown Zoning Hearing Board  - 7 PM - in the Borough Hall Council Chambers

• 02/16/05    Pottstown Borough Authority - 7:30 PM - at the Pottstown Wastewater Treatment Plant

• 02/17/05    Pottstown Downtown Improvement District Authority - 7:30 AM - at Positively Pasta (115 E. High St. Pottstown, PA)

• 02/17/05    Pottstown School District Board Meeting - 7:30 PM - at the Pottstown Middle School in the Wayne Deegan Room

• 02/20/05    Pottstown Law Enforcement Explorer Post #2773 Meeting - 6 PM - in the Pottstown Police Department Training Room

• 02/21/05    President's Day - Pottstown Borough Hall and most other government facilities are closed

• 02/22/05    Pottstown Historical Architectural Review Board - 7 PM - in the Borough Hall Council Chambers

• 02/23/05    Pottstown Metro Regional Planning Commission Meeting - 7 PM - at the Pottstown School District Middle School in the Wayne Deegan Room

• 02/23/05    Pottstown Community Partners - 7 PM - in the Pottstown Police Department Training Room

• 02/24/05    Pottstown Parks & Recreation Board - 7:30 PM - at the  Pottstown School District Administration Bldg.

• 02/24/05    Pottstown Borough Planning Commission Meeting - 7 PM  - in the Borough Hall Council Chambers

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