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WEST CHESTER — A hearing on escape charges against convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante that is set for this week is likely to be continued as the defense waits for additional criminal counts to be added to the cases, sources say. The preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Friday before Magisterial District Judge Matthew Seavey of Avondale in his court on West Cypress Street outside Kennett Square. But should the state Attorney General’s Office decide to lodge new charges, the proceedings would likely be continued until sometime later, possibly in the coming year. Those new charges...

Danelo Cavalcante, already in prison on a murder conviction, faces additional charges including felony counts of burglary, criminal trespassing, theft, and possession of a firearm, related to his acts after escaping Chester County Prison.

Danelo Cavalcante, already in prison on a murder conviction, faces additional charges including felony counts of burglary, criminal trespassing, theft, and possession of a firearm, related to his acts after escaping Chester County Prison.

The five judicial seats for the Chester County Court of Common Pleas that were on the ballot Tuesday will all be filled by Democrats, remaking the political line up of the county’s trial court – a change in complexion that could last a generation.

Across the aisle, the Chester County Republican Committee is trying to tie the Democratic candidates for commissioner, district attorney and sheriff to the escape from Chester County Prison in August 2023 of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante.