Crime & Safety

Brass Knuckles In West Chester Bring Weapons Charge

A Newtown Square man allegedly brought his brass knuckles to West Chester and is charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.

WEST CHESTER, PA — A Newtown Square man stopped by police in West Chester had prohibited weapons with him, police said.

Bradley Busch, 23, of Newtown Square, faces several charges after police searched him during a stop for public drunkenness at 2:35 a.m. on June 12 in the 100 block of Darlington Street.

During the search, police said they discovered Busch had brass knuckles in his possession. He is charged with Prohibited Offensive Weapons.

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He is also charged with Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkeness, according to West Chester Borough Police.

A preliminary hearing is pending in Chester County Court.

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