Crime & Safety

Bar Disturbance Ends In Arrest Of Thorndale Man: West Chester Police

Jacob Robinette, 28, was charged early Sunday morning with indecent assault, simple assault, public drunkeness and related charges.

(Holly Herman/Patch Staff)

WEST CHESTER, PA —A 28-year-old Thorndale man was arrested on charges stemming from fight at 1 a.m. Sunday in the first block of West Gay Street, police said.

According to police:

  • Police said they responded to a disturance outside and later learned that the fight started inside a tavern when Robinette had indecent contact with a woman.
  • Robinette then assaulted another individual who confronted him.
  • The disturbance then spilled out on the street.

Robinette is awaiting a preliminary hearing on charge of indecent assault, simple assault, harassment and public drunkeness.

Find out what's happening in West Chesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.