The “Midway Grille” in Coatesville PA and surrounding sidewalks has been a drug selling hotspot for decades.

Vehicle traffic slows when drugs are in. Selling was obvious until the cameras were put up.

A few years ago a man from outside Coatesville was hired to supervise at the Midway restaurant. He came to my home and spoke about it:

He told a guy selling H inside the Midway to take that outside. The seller put a gun in his face. He left that job a few weeks later. He took his wife & children out of Coatesville. 

This was back when Harry Walker was city manager, Matthews was PD chief and Richard Legree was chair of Chester County Republican Area 14. I watched Richie and Harry Walker outside Coatesville City Hall taking cigarette breaks many times. 

Back then drug sellers in Coatesville would immediately know if you went to the DA in West Chester. 

Now that Democrats control ChesCo government I think most links between Coatesville sellers & people working in the West Chester courthouse are severed. 

I worked with a DOJ intelligence officer at the time.

For some people I was a conduit that could take people with information safely outside of the corruption in Chester County.

"COATESVILLE — Four men were arrested and warrants were issued for eight more in connection with a large-scale drug dealing ring operating in the heart of Coatesville last year and earlier this year.

Coatesville detectives began the investigation in 2019 following reports of a drug-dealing operation in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway. Police investigators set up controlled buys and various amounts of cocaine were sold to undercover officers. The investigation targeted 18 people and resulted in development of criminal-related intelligence, arrests, warrant arrests and cultivation of confidential informants.

Several of the drug-dealing investigations were hampered by the pandemic, but are still currently active, authorities said.

'The Coatesville Police Department prides itself on being responsive to the citizens we serve," said Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer. "Directed patrol and investigations based upon complaints and information received from our citizens is an effective way to address issues that affect everyday life for our residents. This was the genesis for targeting street level drug dealers in the area of the 700 Block of East Lancaster Highway. The announced arrests are the result of these enforcement efforts but not the end. Investigations continue, and we will always focus on improving the quality of life in Coatesville as we partner with the rest of the City Government to encourage revitalization efforts throughout our downtown business district.”

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Her (Lisa Johnson's) crack cocaine” trial is continued to September 27, 2010. John Tinson, a City of Coatesville Codes Officer, was arrested on similar charges and his trial was also continued until September 27, 2010.

Tinson allegedly, as of July 31st , is no longer on the City payroll. Johnson's employment seems to be up to the “House Republican Caucus”. Hmmm. doesn’t her paycheck say “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” at the top? I am well aware of what the Daily Local News article below says about Tinson's employment status. 

“Police filed charges against Johnson on Dec. 1; she surrendered to Hines on Dec. 3. The charges against Johnson include criminal conspiracy, possession of a controlled substance, manufacture of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.” Daily Local News January 09, 2010

Lisa Johnson presided as Judge of Elections in Coatesville’s Fifth Ward in the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Although Ms. Johnson is charged with multiple felonies she was still Judge of Elections in the Spring Primary Elections. According to her court records she lives now in Thorndale, PA not in Coatesville’s Fifth Ward.

Any bets on Lisa Johnson still being Judge of Elections in Coatesville’s Fifth Ward on November 2nd?

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

State Rep. Tim Hennessey’s business manager Lisa Johnson’s discovery hearing was held today.