Assault at PHOENIXVILLE PIKE / CHARLESTOWN RD on 02/01/2026 5:40 PM
Type: Assault
Date: 02/01/2026 5:40 PM
Description: MVCHR (MVC - HIT AND RUN, NO INJURIES). Call #: PA 2026-137625. Disclaimer: This is from the Pennsylvania State Police calls for service. Information is subject to change.
Address: PHOENIXVILLE PIKE / CHARLESTOWN RD, CHARLESTOWN TWP,
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StabbingInfo
The victim and is wife owned and operated the penn-bantum market just outside the city of newport. A black male wearing surgical style gloves and a bandana over his face and a hooded sweatshirt entered the store and vaulted the counter. He was armed with a large knife. The victim began to struggle with the suspect which resulted in the victim being stabbed.Agency
Delaware State Police