Collingdale residents oppose hiring of accused police officer as new police chief due to ongoing investigation.
Residents in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, are vehemently opposing the potential hiring of Corporal Rhaheem Blanden as the new police chief amid an ongoing criminal investigation against him. Blanden, currently on administrative leave from Chester police, is accused of alerting a homicide suspect, raising community safety concerns. The borough council meeting devolved into chaos as locals protested, leading to no vote on Blanden's appointment. A follow-up meeting is planned for next month.
September 17, 2024
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