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James Conway

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Charges: Ex-Cop Keyed Car of Narberth Neighbor

James Conway faces charges of criminal mischief and harassment, according to borough police.

James Conway, a Narberth resident and former officer in the Narberth Police Department, has been charged with harassment and criminal mischief against a neighbor, Sgt. Robert Yantorno told Patch. A complaint was filed last week about an alleged incident Nov. 5, Yantorno said. Conway used a key to scratch the car of a neighbor with whom he had a disagreement, a witness told police. It was unclear how the case might proceed; no hearing date for Conway was on file in county court records as of Tuesday evening. Yantorno completed an investigation begun by Officers Sean McCabe and Kelly Lynn, both of whom filled vacancies on the borough force this year. The vacancies were left after Conway resigned suddenly in September 2011 and Lt. Art Pavoni …

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Down to 4 Officers from 6, Narberth Approaching Full Strength

Background checks for prospective hires are being performed.

Narberth is in the process of filling the two vacancies that have left the police department with only four officers since December began, officials said at Monday's borough council meeting. Lt. Art Pavoni's last day of work was Nov. 30, Mayor Tom Grady said at the meeting. His retirement, after 28 years with the department, officially takes effect Dec. 31. Officer James Conway resigned Sept. 9 for what the police union and borough termed personal reasons. Before Conway left, the department had already scheduled Oct. 1 police tests, anticipating Pavoni's retirement. More than 20 people applied. Councilman Sam Quinn said Monday night that "background checks are being carried out, and we are in the process of hiring two new officers." In …

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