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Philly Teacher Who Made Threats To NJ Principal Placed On Leave For 'Erratic Behavior': Report Philly Teacher Who Made Threats To NJ Principal Placed On Leave For 'Erratic Behavior': Report
Philly Teacher Who Made Threats To NJ Principal Placed On Leave For 'Erratic Behavior': Report Amir Doctry, who was arrested Monday, Jan. 13 after making threats that caused the Montclair school district to shut down, had been placed on leave for "erratic behavior," according to a report. The Northeast Elementary School teacher, was arrested at his home in Philadelphia, after posting a bizarre YouTube video in which he claimed he was going to be the next Montclair superintendent. In the video description, he wrote: "Joe must die school shooting Montclair school shooting kills Dr. Joe Racsim Racist Joe is dead. He dies tonight." Montclair Police Lt. Terrence Turner told the New York …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Man Made Threats Against Co-Worker At NJ School: Police Philadelphia Man Made Threats Against Co-Worker At NJ School: Police
Philadelphia Man Made Threats Against Co-Worker At NJ School: Police A 45-year-old staff member at the Montclair School District was arrested and charged Monday, Jan. 13 with threatening a co-worker, causing all schools to be closed, police said. UPDATE: Bizzare YouTube Video Shows Threat Made By Montclair Teacher Placed On Leave: Report Officers began investigating after a threat was made via social media toward a specific staff member at Northeast Elementary School, Montclair police said. In collaboration with law enforcement, the Montclair School District closed as a precautionary measure, police said. Amir Doctry, a staff member currently on admini…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned as the Municipality of Norristown Chief of Police, effective immediately, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 17. Bailey-Davis, who took office on Jan. 2, 2024, had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner previously stated that the decision to place her on leave was made “after careful consideration” and emphasized the confidentiality of personnel matters. “The council and municipal leadership are focused on maintaining stability within the police department,” Lightner said in the earlier announcement. …

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by Jillian Pikora
Politics
Norristown Council Meeting To Address Business, But Not Police Chief Situation Norristown Council Meeting To Address Business, But Not Police Chief Situation
Norristown Council Meeting To Address Business, But Not Police Chief Situation Despite significant media attention and community interest, Norristown’s municipal council will not discuss or take action regarding the administrative leave of Police Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis during its meeting on Sunday, Dec. 3, officials said in a release. The council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Norristown Municipal Hall, located at 235 E. Airy St., and will cover other municipal business as outlined in the final agenda. “We welcome you to come to the meeting to provide coverage of any other business before council, or watch online as a Livestream on our municipal You…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Officers Named Following Police Shooting During Standoff With PA Fugitive At Maryland Motel Officers Named Following Police Shooting During Standoff With PA Fugitive At Maryland Motel
Officers Named Following Police Shooting During Standoff With PA Fugitive At Maryland Motel The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has identified the officers involved in the shooting of a wanted Pennsylvania fugitive during a barricade situation at a Maryland motel over the weekend. Shortly before midnight on Aug. 1, deputies from the Frederick County Police Department and Sheriff's Office were called to the Super 8 motel on Monocacy Boulevard, where they were tipped off about a fugitive wanted out of Beaver County who was believed to be in the area. Super 8 located on Monocacy Boulevard Google Maps street view According to the sheriff's office, they were able to make cont…

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by Zak Failla
News
Police ID Sex Abuse Suspect Struck During Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Motel (UPDATED) Police ID Sex Abuse Suspect Struck During Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Motel (UPDATED)
Police ID Sex Abuse Suspect Struck During Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Motel (Updated) New details have been released after a man wanted for sexually abusing a child in Pennsylvania was injured and had to be airlifted to the hospital following an officer-involved shooting at a Frederick County motel on Friday morning. Shortly before midnight on Aug. 1, deputies from the Frederick County Police Department and Sheriff's Office were called to the Super 8 motel on Monocacy Boulevard, where they were tipped off about a fugitive wanted out of Beaver County who was believed to be in the area. The suspect was later identified as Jack Edgar Primmer by the Beaver Valley Regional P…

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by Zak Failla
News
Fugitive Barricaded In Frederick Motel Airlifted To Hospital After Officer-Involved Shooting Fugitive Barricaded In Frederick Motel Airlifted To Hospital After Officer-Involved Shooting
Fugitive Barricaded In Frederick Motel Airlifted To Hospital After Officer-Involved Shooting A man wanted for sexually abusing a child in Pennsylvania was airlifted to an area hospital following an officer-involved shooting at a Frederick County motel on Friday morning. Shortly before midnight on Aug. 1, deputies from the Frederick County Police Department and Sheriff's Office were called to the Super 8 motel on Monocacy Boulevard, where they were tipped off about a fugitive wanted out of Beaver County who was believed to be in the area. According to the sheriff's office, they were able to make contact with the 45-year-old man, who indicated he was not coming out of his room and ad…

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by Zak Failla