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CBS News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
DA calls news conference on investigation into Pennsylvania man arrested at "No Kings" protest in West Chester
Prosecutors in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will hold a news conference today on the investigation into Kevin Krebs, the alleged armed Malvern man who police arrested at the "No Kings" protest in West Chester and later found homemade bombs at his home. Krebs,31, was arrested on June 14 in the 100 block of North High Street, in the area of the protest, one of several in the Philadelphia region demonstrating against President Trump's deportation policies and other actions by his administration. You can watch the Chester County district attorney's press conference in the video player above at 1 p.m., on the CBS News app, on our YouTube channel, or wherever CBS News Philadelphia is streaming. According to police, Krebs was arrested with a fully loaded Sig Sauer P320 handgun under a long, yellow raincoat, ammunition, an M9 bayonet, a pocket knife, pepper spray, a ski mask and gloves. The affidavit of probable cause said police found an AR-15 style rifle on the floor of Kreb's SUV. Krebs was charged with carrying a firearm without a license and was later released on $250,000 bail. Kevin Krebs, of Malvern, was arrested near the "No Kings" protest in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and later charged with weapons of mass destruction after seven pipe bombs were found at his home. West Chester Police Department Chester County Sheriff's Office records showed Krebs did not have a concealed carry permit. According to the affidavit, Krebs also failed to produce a concealed carry permit when asked by the police. Investigators later found more than a dozen improvised explosive devices inside Krebs' home in East Whiteland Township. Police also found sketches of explosive devices, tactical vests and other items inside the house. Krebs was rearrested and is now facing weapons of mass destruction and dozens of additional charges. Police also searched Krebs' parents' house in West Chester and seized a police radio, laptop and cellphone, which Krebs allegedly admitted belonged to him. His black Ford Explorer was parked in the driveway with night vision goggles and a gas mask inside.
CBS News
17-06-2025
- CBS News
More pipe bombs found at home of man arrested at Pennsylvania "No Kings" protest
Pipe bomb found in Malvern home, Mawn's chef wins James Beard Award and more | Digital Brief Pipe bomb found in Malvern home, Mawn's chef wins James Beard Award and more | Digital Brief Pipe bomb found in Malvern home, Mawn's chef wins James Beard Award and more | Digital Brief Police found six additional pipe bombs inside the home of a Malvern man who was heavily armed and arrested at a "No Kings" protest in West Chester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, bringing the total of seven explosives discovered. Kevin Krebs, 31, is now facing weapons of mass destruction and additional charges, according to court documents. A spokesperson for the West Chester Police Department said all of the pipe bombs were removed from the home on Conestoga Road in Malvern and safely destroyed. Law enforcement searched the house Monday night, initially finding one pipe bomb and disabling it in the home's backyard. A police spokesperson said a sweep of the property led to the discovery of six more overnight. Kevin Krebs, 31, of Malvern, was arrested near the "No Kings" protest in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and later charged with weapons of mass destruction after seven pipe bombs were found at his home. West Chester Police Department Krebs was originally arrested for carrying an unlicensed gun and not having a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Police said Krebs was arrested Saturday near the "No Kings" protest in West Chester, armed with a fully loaded Sig Sauer P320 handgun hidden under a long yellow raincoat, ammunition, an M9 bayonet, a pocket knife, pepper spray, a ski mask and gloves. He was later released on $250,000 bail. West Chester police said Krebs was rearrested and is currently being held at Chester County Prison. The "No Kings" rally in West Chester on Saturday was one of several in the Philadelphia region protesting President Trump's deportation policies and other actions by the administration. The nationwide protests coincided with a military parade in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. contributed to this report.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Armed man arrested in West Chester during No Kings Day protest: police
The Brief Approximately 1800 "No Kings Day" protests occurred Saturday across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration's policies. A man unlawfully armed with a gun was arrested during a No Kings rally in West Chester Saturday. No one was injured during the incident. WEST CHESTER, Pa. - A man has been arrested after police say he unlawfully carried a firearm in West Chester Saturday. What we know West Chester Borough officers were alerted by the public that a person was concealing a firearm and walking along the area of North High Street, West Chester, where a large rally was also gathering. Officers were able to identify the suspect and quickly conducted a pedestrian stop. Police questioned the man before taking him into custody after finding an unlicensed firearm during a search. Police say the suspect does not have a registered conceal to carry permit. FOX 29 obtained video of the arrest from @AntiweaKdad. Police say no one was injured during this incident. This investigation is ongoing. What you can do If you have any information regarding the incident, please call the West Chester Borough Police Department at 610-696-2700. The Source The information in this story is from the West Chester Borough Police Department.
