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As the search for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante continues, authorities say the escaped prisoner was seen on surveillance video near the jail early Saturday morning.

Cavalcante, 34, was seen on a residential camera around 12:30 a.m. on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township, just 1.5 miles from Chester County Prison. He is wearing pants, a light-colored t-shirt, and white sneakers. Cavalcante was described to be 5 feet tall and about 120 pounds with curly black hair and brown eyes, District Attorney Deb Ryan said. 

An hour before Cavalcante was seen on camera, an attempted burglary was reported on the 1000 block of Ballintree Lane in Pocopson Township. Pocopson Township is 7 miles south of West Chester and about a 40-mile drive west from Center City.

Law enforcement agencies, including local, state, and federal authorities, U.S. Marshals, and SWAT teams, are searching the area. 

“Law enforcement is requesting that residents in the area remain indoors. Lock your vehicles. Review your surveillance cameras and contact the police if you observe anything suspicious. Danelo Cavalcante is considered an extremely dangerous man. Please remain vigilant in assisting with this search. If you see this individual, do not approach him. Call 911 immediately,” Ryan said. 

Cavalcante escaped the Chester County Prison on Thursday morning and was reported missing around 8:50 a.m. He was seen walking along Wawaset Road in Pocopson Township at 9:40 a.m. Cavalcante had yet to be transported to a state prison following his sentencing. On Aug. 16, he was sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend, 33-year-old Deborah Brandao, outside of a home in Schuylkill Township.

Authorities said Brandao threatened to go to police with information about Cavalcante’s involvement in a 2017 homicide in Brazil before he fled to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania. 

There is a $10,000 reward for information leading to Cavalcante’s arrest. Anyone with information on Cavalcante’s whereabouts can call 911…

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POCOPSON TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The manhunt continues for a convicted murderer who escaped the Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania.

Federal and local law enforcement have been searching for 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante since his 8:50 a.m. escape on Thursday.

He was recently spotted around 1:43 a.m. Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township. It’s about 1.5 miles from the prison.

He was observed wearing pants, a white T-shirt and white sneakers, and he had a backpack.

Authorities believe that he’s been wearing prison-issued pants and prison-issued shorts underneath when he escaped on August 31. They do not know at this time where he obtained the backpack.

“His appearance has remained unchanged,” District Attorney Deb Ryan said during a Saturday press conference.

Police have responded to well over 100 tips from neighbors in the area, including allegations of possible break-ins to residential homes in the vicinity within a one to two-mile radius of the prison.

Around 11:30 p.m. Friday, one resident reported an attempted burglary on the 1000 block of Ballintree Lane in Pocopson Township. It’s still unclear if it was Cavalcante.

“We are requesting that residents in the area of Pocopson Township remain inside. Lock your doors, lock your cars. He is still considered an extremely dangerous individual. There is evidence to suggest that he’s still in that local residence. We do not believe he has gotten more than one to two miles away from the prison,” said Ryan.

“We believe we are getting closer to locating the suspect at this time, and we are narrowing the scope of our search,” Ryan added.

Convicted for stabbing former girlfriend

Cavalcante was convicted of first-degree murder on Aug. 16 for fatally stabbing his former girlfriend, Deborah Brandao,…

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A convicted murderer was spotted on a security camera Saturday morning just 1.5 miles from the Pennsylvania prison he escaped from Thursday, officials said.

Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was seen on the camera at 12:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of Lenape Road, not far from the Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township.

Police also received a report of an attempted burglary near the area in the 1000 block of Ballintree Lane in Pocopson Township at 11:30 p.m. Friday. It wasn’t clear whether the incident was related to Cavalcante, who has been on the run since he escaped from the prison at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, officials said.

Cavalcante, who is from Brazil, was convicted of first-degree murder on Aug. 16 for fatally stabbing his 33-year-old former girlfriend and was sentenced to life in prison without parole last week, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said.

He is also wanted in connection with a 2017 murder in Brazil.

Cavalcante “is considered an extremely dangerous man,” and anyone who sees him should not approach him and call 911 immediately, District Attorney Deb Ryan said in a statement.

Danelo Cavalcante in the clothes he wore during his escape.Chester County District Attorney

“Law enforcement is requesting that residents in the area remain indoors at this time,” Ryan said. “Lock your vehicles. Review your surveillance cameras and contact police if you observe anything suspicious.”

Cavalcante was seen on security video wearing a light-colored shirt, pants, white sneakers and a backpack. He has long, black curly hair, brown eyes, is 5 feet tall and weighs around 120 pounds, according to his “wanted” poster.

Hundreds of officers from local and state departments, the U.S. Marshals Service and SWAT are searching for Cavalcante.

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered…

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KENNETT SQUARE — On a Sunday with blue skies and bright sunshine, people from across Pennsylvania united with regional supporters and dedicated locals to witness a moment in his and her story — the people’s story.

The Kennett Library, an all-new $22 million facility, held its grand opening celebration on August 27. Approximately a thousand people attended the event which spanned several hours.

The festivities began with a ceremonial book pass to the new Kennett Library at 320 E. State St. from the former venue 216 E. State St. on August 27 in Kennett Square. An estimated 100 people took part, passing books down the street with plenty of smiles and laughter along the way.

As the book pass procession continued, the heritage of the Lenape people took center stage with a ceremonial vocal and drum performance by Chief Chuck Gentlemoon DeMund of Stroudsburg, Monroe County.

He is the chief of ceremonies of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.

During the ceremonial performance, DeMund called on the Creator 12 times to complete a sacred blessing of the Kennett Library.

Pennsylvania has never acknowledged the Lenape as this land’s indigenous people.

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  Kennett Library representative Lou Florence accepts books for the Lenape collection. (JEN SAMUEL – DAILY LOCAL NEWS)

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  People pass books to the new Kennett Library at 320 E. State St. from the former venue 216 E. State St. on August 27 in Kennett Square. (JEN SAMUEL – DAILY LOCAL NEWS)

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  People pass books to the new Kennett Library at 320 E. State St. from the former venue 216 E. State St. on August 27…

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POCOPSON TWP., Penn. — The manhunt continues for a convicted murderer who escaped the Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania.

Federal and local law enforcement have been searching for 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante since his 8:50 a.m. escape on Thursday.

He was recently spotted around 1:43 a.m. Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township. It’s about 1.5 miles from the prison.

He was observed wearing pants, a white T-shirt and white sneakers, and he had a backpack.

Authorities believe that he’s been wearing prison-issued pants and prison-issued shorts underneath when he escaped on August 31. They do not know at this time where he obtained the backpack.

“His appearance has remained unchanged,” District Attorney Deb Ryan said during a Saturday press conference.

Police have responded to well over 100 tips from neighbors in the area, including allegations of possible break-ins to residential homes in the vicinity, within a one to two-mile radius of the prison.

Around 11:30 p.m. Friday, one resident reported an attempted burglary on the 1000 block of Ballintree Lane in Pocopson Township. It’s still unclear if it was Cavalcante.

“We are requesting that residents in the area of Pocopson Township remain inside. Lock your doors, lock your cars. He is still considered an extremely dangerous individual. There is evidence to suggest that he’s still in that local residence. We do not believe he has gotten more than one to two miles away from the prison,” said Ryan.

“We believe we are getting closer to locating the suspect at this time, and we are narrowing the scope of our search,” Ryan added.

Convicted for stabbing former girlfriend

Cavalcante was convicted of first-degree murder on Aug. 16 for fatally stabbing his former girlfriend, Deborah Brandao, 38…

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Indigenous culture was proudly on display during the 51st Delaware Nation Competition Powwow.

Published Sep 02, 2023  •  Last updated 22 hours ago  •  2 minute read

Jasper Jamieson, 9, of London, who comes from Beausoleil First Nation in the southern tip of Georgian Bay on Christian, Beckwith and Hope Islands, was showing his dancing skills during the 51st Delaware Nation Competition Pow Wow in Moraviantown on Saturday. (Ellwood Shreve/Chatham Daily News)

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MORAVIANTOWN – Indigenous culture was proudly on display during the 51st Delaware Nation Competition Powwow.

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A large crowd gathered Saturday for the grand entry to launch the two-day weekend event that featured many categories of dancing, along with a drumming competition.

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For the second straight year, 29-year-old Miranda Cryle-Huff was honoured to be the head female dancer at the powwow.

“It’s awesome,” she said “It’s my home community, so I love representing them.”

Miranda Cryle-Huff, the head female dancer at the 51st annual Delaware Nation Competition Powwow in Moraviantown, takes part in an intertribal dance at the event Saturday. (Ellwood Shreve/Chatham Daily News) jpg, CD, apsmc

Cryle Huff said it was gratifying to see such a large crowd at the event, including many non-Indigenous people.

“Everybody is welcome,” she said. “We keep it open for everyone to come and enjoy and to get to know our culture and celebrate with us.

“It’s a good feeling, too,” she added.

For participants, the powwow is not only a good time to share with…

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Escaped murder convict Danelo Souza Cavalcante was spotted in a residential neighborhood this weekend, sparking continued significant efforts in the search for his recapture.

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced the breakthrough via a statement on social media Saturday.

“Escaped murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, 34, of Royersford, PA, was observed on a residential surveillance camera on September 2, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of Lenape Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the prison,” the office wrote.

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The notice continued, “He was wearing pants, a light-colored t-shirt, and white sneakers. His appearance has remained unchanged. He has long, black curly hair and is wearing a backpack. Police also received a report of an attempted burglary at 11:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Ballintree Lane in Pocopson Township.”

Law enforcement is sweeping the area surrounding the sighting with officers from multiple state and federal agencies.

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District Attorney Deb Ryan said, “Law enforcement is requesting that residents in the area remain indoors at this time. Lock your vehicles. Review your surveillance cameras and contact police if you observe anything suspicious. Danelo Cavalcante is considered an extremely dangerous man. Please remain vigilant in assisting with this search. If you see this individual, do not approach him. Call 911 immediately.”

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Pennsylvania law enforcement officials and the U.S. Marshals Service are now offering a $10,000 reward in the search for Cavalcante, who was recently convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 2021 and sentenced to life in prison.

Cavalcante — whom the U.S. Marshals Service also says is also “wanted for a homicide in Brazil,” his home…

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POCOPSON TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Federal and local law enforcement agencies have been searching for a murder convict who escaped a Chester County, Pennsylvania prison earlier this week.

Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run since Thursday. Here’s everything we know about the case:

The escape

Cavalcante escaped the Chester County Prison at 8:50 a.m. on August 31. He was seen walking on Wawaset Road in Pocopson Township around 9:40 a.m. the same day.

Recent sightings

Police have responded to well over 100 tips from neighbors in the area, including allegations of possible break-ins to residential homes in the vicinity within a one to two-mile radius of the prison.

Cavalcante may have been on the 1000 block of Ballintree Lane on Friday night. There was a report of an attempted burglary around 11:30 p.m. Police are not sure if it was Cavalcante.

Early the next morning, there was a confirmed sighting of Cavalcante on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township. A resident’s Ring camera captured the convict walking through the neighborhood around 1:43 a.m.

He was observed wearing pants, a white T-shirt and white sneakers, and he had a backpack.

“His appearance has remained unchanged,” District Attorney Deb Ryan said during a Saturday press conference.

Convicted for stabbing former girlfriend

Cavalcante was convicted of first-degree murder on Aug. 16 for fatally stabbing his former girlfriend, Deborah Brandao, 38 times in front of her two young children in Schuylkill Township in 2021, officials said. At the time there was an active warrant for his arrest for an alleged murder that occurred in his native country of Brazil in 2017, according to Ryan.

A jury took just 15 minutes to convict Cavalcante.

He was sentenced to life in prison without parole last week for the fatal stabbing and was set to be transferred to a…

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Ian Redzepagic led a rushing attack that was comfortable all night long for Mountain Lakes.

The senior running back scored two touchdowns during Mountain Lakes 21-16 victory over Lenape Valley in Mountain Lakes.

Lenape Valley (1-1) got on the board first when Tanner Gaboda found the end zone with six minutes remaining in the first quarter. A Mason McClean field goal extended the lead to 10-0 but Mountain Lakes (1-0) was able to settle in.

Ian Redzepagic scored the first touchdown of the year for Mountain Lakes from 17 yards out. He added a fourth-quarter score that put his team up 21-10.

Lenape Valley put together a drive that ended in a McClean touchdown but failed to convert the two-pointer.

Mountain Lakes was able to hang on for the victory and will hit the road to take on Morris Catholic next Friday. Lenape Valley will return home to take on Kittatinny.

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Image via Richard Gaw, Chester County Press.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Kennett Library and Resource Center.

The new Kennett Library and Resource Center officially opened its doors on Aug. 27 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew hundreds of community members and elected officials, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. 

The ceremony lasted for four hours. Those who played crucial roles in the making of the two-floor library gave credit to municipalities, trustees, and private and public contributors as well as community members who supported the library’s fundraising campaign. 

“This day reflects teamwork, collegiality, empowerment, and vision,” said Thomas Swett, chairman emeritus of the library’s Board of Trustees. 

The ceremony kicked off with a ceremonial book being passed from the old library to the new one. It continued with a land acknowledgment ceremony and performance by the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. 

The ribbon cutting at the new building was followed by remarks by Board President Bradley Peiper, among many others. 

“Our vision now is focused on all the programs and services that this new and expanded space will be able to offer our communities,” he said. 

The library is still requiring $1.7 million to reach its fundraising goal. 

Read more about the Kennett Library and Resource Center in the Chester County Press. 

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