City of Henderson
Police Department
October 13, 2026
Dustin Jared Petersen, 43, of Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of an order of protection and driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Nathaniel Scott Saunders, 45, of Enville, 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.
October 14, 2026
LaJordan Devonne Pirtle, 35, of Jackson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $2,250 cash only bond.
October 15, 2026
Michael Dewayne Pickens, 34, of Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $3,000 bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
October 9, 2026
Fire inspections were conducted at 505 E. Main St., 226 Arendall St., 725 E. Main St., 520 E. Main St., and 715 E. Main St.
8:04 p.m. – 305 Iris St., fence on fire.
October 10, 2026
Fire inspections were conducted at 3455 US Highway 45N and 1145 US Highway 45N.
October 11, 2026
10:31 a.m. – 453 Mifflin Ave., residential fire alarm, cooking set off alarm.
October 12, 2026
12:21 a.m. – 203 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University Benson Hall, false alarm, malfunction in alarm system.
12:33 a.m. – 845 E. Main St., QMS, gas line stuck.
2:34 a.m. – 122 W. Sixth St., carbon monoxide alarm.
Fire inspections were conducted at 459 E. Main St., 450 E. Main St. and 447 E. Main St.
October 13, 2026
8:06 a.m. – 203 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Benson Hall, cooking set off alarm system.
October 14, 2026
1 p.m. – 122 W. Sixth St., follow up/carbon monoxide alarm installation.
Fire inspections were conducted at 619 E. Main St., 438 E. Main St., 426 E. Main St., 422 E. Main St. and 410 E. Main St.
2:26 p.m. – 735 W. Main St., residential fire.
October 15, 2026
10:45 a.m. – 600 N. Church Ave., Gene Record Park, public event.
12:37 p.m. – 1121 Industrial Dr., Arvin Sango, commercial vehicle fire.
2:05 p.m. – 410 E. Main St., follow up.
Fire inspections were conducted at 453 E. Main St., 425 E. Main St., 432 E. Main St., 417 E. Main St., and 410 E. Main St.
Chester County
Sheriff’s Department
October 13, 2026
Kenneth Fain Brooks, 24, of Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
October 14, 2026
Cody Guy Hewitt, 27, of Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Melvin Williams, 56, of Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
October 16, 2026
Brad Caderall Simpson, 34, of Jackson, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and evading arrest. He is held in the Chester County Jail.
October 17, 2026
Alexander Isaguirrez-Gutirrez, 32, of Jackson, is being held for ICE.
Demarco Cortez Smith, 28, of Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Paul Enrique Vidarte Viera, 36, of Haslet, Texas, is being held for ICE.
Chester County
Fire Department
October 12, 2026
2:13 p.m. – 5450 Old Friendship Road, grass fire, Masseyville Volunteer Fire Department responding.
October 14, 2026
11:26 a.m. – US Highway 45S at Old Naylor Road, motor vehicle crash, Station One responding.
October 15, 2026
2:14 p.m. – 630 Worshem Road, cotton picker on fire, Masseyville Volunteer Fire Department responding.
October 18, 2026
4:05 p.m. – 150 Tall Pines Lane, fire alarm/false alarm, Jacks Creek Volunteer Fire Department responding.
4:39 p.m. – State Route 200 at Luray Road, motor vehicle crash, Hilltop responding.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 9 medical calls in Chester County from October 12 through October 18.
Chester County
Circuit Court
Sarah Elizabeth Vilches, 42, in case 25-CR-26-D, was charged with Count one, class B felony Schedule I Drugs: Sell, Count two, class B felony Schedule I Drugs: Deliver, Count three, class B felony possession of schedule II Fentanyl with intent to sell/deliver, Count four, class B felony possession of schedule II fentanyl with intent to sell/deliver, Count five, class E felony schedule VI drugs: possession with intent to sell, Count six, class E felony schedule VI drugs: deliver, Count seven, class D felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, Count eight, class D felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, Count nine, class D felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, Count ten, class D felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, Count 11, class D felony possession of a firearm during commission of a dangerous felony, Count 12, class D felony possession of a firearm during commission of a dangerous felony, Count 13, class A misdemeanor simple possession, Count 14, class A misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, which were all Nolle Prosequi without costs.
September 26, 2026
Blake Spencer Kovatch, 22, in case 25-CR-26-B, pled guilty to counts one/two (merged) class C felony schedule I drugs: manufacture/deliver/sell/possession-attempt. He was sentenced to eight years in a TDOC facility at 35% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay court costs plus $2,000 in fines. He pled guilty to counts five/six (merged), class E felony schedule VI drugs: Manufacture/deliver/sell/possession and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30% release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay costs plus $2,000 in fines. He pled guilty to count 13, class A misdemeanor simple possession, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in a TDOC facility, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay costs plus $750 in fines. He pled guilty to count 14, class A misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in a TDOC facility, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay court costs plus $150 in fines. Count three, class B felony schedule II Drugs: Fentanyl -.5 grams or greater, was dismissed. Count four, class B felony delivery of schedule II: Fentanyl greater than 0.5 grams, was dismissed. Count seven, class D felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, was dismissed. Count eight, class D felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, was dismissed. Count nine, class D felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, was dismissed. Count ten, class D felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, was dismissed. Count 11, class D felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, was dismissed. Count 12, class D felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, was dismissed. All counts are concurrent. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. He is subject to random monthly drug and alcohol screens, and must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student.
September 25, 2026
Jarrod Darrel Havran, 39, in case 26-CR-73, pled guilty to count one, class C felony aggravated assault and was sentenced to six years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay court costs plus $100 in fines and to complete 72 hours of unpaid community service. He pled guilty to count two, class A misdemeanor domestic assault and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 100% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised. He pled guilty to count three, class A misdemeanor vandalism up to $1,000 and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay costs plus $100 in fines. All counts are concurrent. He is to have no contact with any witnesses, a no contact order is lifted at the request of the victim, he is to complete the DV26 program on probation, must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student or show proof of disability. Any contraband (including firearm) forfeited to arresting agency. He must complete MRT classes, must complete mental health evaluation and follow recommendations. He has signed an acknowledgement that a future conviction for domestic assault can result in enhanced punishment and being placed on the Domestic Violence Registry. Ankle monitor is to be removed as a result of plea.
October 6, 2026
Joseph Alexander Morris, 29, in case 26-CR-65-A, pled guilty to counts one/two (merged) class B felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell over .5 grams and was sentenced to eight years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial and ordered to pay court costs plus $2,000 in fines. He pled guilty to count three, class A misdemeanor possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, concurrent with count one, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay costs plus $150 in fines. This case is concurrent with cases 26-CR-63, 26-CR-64 and CCGS 25-CR-338.
