On Thursday, March 28, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU), in coordination with the K-9 Unit, apprehended Wendell Cortlessa, a 20-year-old male, at a residence on Cupola Road in Honey Brook Township.

Cortlessa was wanted on an active bench warrant after failing to appear for trial. The underlying charges include aggravated assault of an unborn child, a felony of the first degree.

This arrest highlights the Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing commitment to protecting the public and professionally apprehending individuals with active warrants throughout Chester County. 

“I’m proud of our team for their work in making this arrest safely and professionally. It reflects our ongoing commitment to public safety and our determination to bring dangerous individuals to justice,” said Chester County Sheriff Kevin Dykes.