Yeadon Police Department Provides Update Regarding Church Lane Incident on Monday, August 24
To the Yeadon Community,
The Yeadon Police Department is providing an update regarding police activity in the 400 block of Church Lane earlier today.
At approximately 6:45 a.m., the 400 block of Church Lane was closed to traffic while law enforcement officers responded to a residence in connection with an individual wanted on prior firearms-related charges. The residence was secured, and the area was restricted while officers worked to resolve the situation safely.
Residents and motorists were notified through Delco Alerts and asked to avoid the area because of police activity. The incident was resolved peacefully, and Church Lane has been reopened.
The Yeadon Police Department thanks the residents and motorists who followed the notification to avoid the area and cooperated with officers during the response. Community cooperation helped emergency personnel safely manage the scene.
The Department also extends its appreciation to the assisting agencies and personnel who responded, including:
- Delaware County Emergency Response Team, Region 1
- Darby Police Department
- East Lansdowne Police Department
- Lansdowne Police Department
- Folcroft Police Department
- Sharon Hill Police Department, which assisted with calls for service during the response
- The Yeadon Police Department is grateful for the professionalism, cooperation, and mutual aid provided by each participating agency.
The individual involved in this incident is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Additional information will be released when it can be provided without compromising the investigation or applicable legal proceedings.
The Yeadon Police Department reminds residents to follow official emergency notifications, avoid active police scenes, and allow responding officers and emergency personnel to perform their duties safely.
Henry J. Giammarco, Jr.
Chief of Police
Yeadon Police Department