Crime & Safety

Homeless Man Gave False ID, Had Meth: West Chester Police

A homeless man faces a felony drug charge after he was allegedly found with meth in his possession in West Chester Borough.

WEST CHESTER, PA — In the early morning hours of July 21, West Chester Borough Police took a man with no home address into custody after they said he gave them false identification and had methamphetamine in his possession.

Around 12:45 a.m. Monday, West Chester Police reported they stopped a man for suspicious behavior in the 200 block of Woodbine Alley.

David Groff, 27, provided false identification to officers, the police report said. Groff was reported as homeless.

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Police allege Groff was also found in possession of a substance they suspected was methamphetamine. He is charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver, a felony, and with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and False Identification To a Law Enforcement Officer.

Groff was transported to the Chester County Prison where he was arraigned, according to a police report.

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