Chester County Prison

Chester County Prison is a prison operated by Chester County, Pennsylvania located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It has the capacity to hold 1,100 inmates, both men and women, and as of June 30, 2023, has a population of 702.

Chester County Prison
LocationWest Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, US
Coordinates39.908081°N 75.660461°W / 39.908081; -75.660461
StatusOperational
Security classMedium-maximum
Capacity1,100
Population702 (as of June 30, 2023)
Opened1959 (1959)
WardenHoward Holland (acting warden)
Street address501 S Wawaset Rd
CityWest Chester
CountyChester County
State/provincePA
Postal code19382
CountryUSA
Websitewww.chesco.org
Notable prisoners
Danilo Cavalcante

The county prison drew national attention with the escape of inmate and Brazilian native Danilo Cavalcante on August 31, 2023. After a 14-day Manhunt by the authorities, Danilo Cavalcante was apprehended under a pile of wood near South Coventry Township, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 2023.

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