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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
Police & Fire
CAPTURED: Norristown Police Nab Man Wanted In Machete Attack, Upper Merion PD Says CAPTURED: Norristown Police Nab Man Wanted In Machete Attack, Upper Merion PD Says
Captured: Norristown Police Nab Man Wanted In Machete Attack, Upper Merion PD Says With help from Norristown police, a man wanted in a machete attack was taken into custody Wednesday morning, Sept. 11 without incident, authorities said. Edward Gomery, 56, is suspected in "an aggravated assault involving a machete" on another man he knew on Aug. 27, Upper Merion police said on Monday, Sept. 9. The attack caused "significant injuries" to the victim, police said. "Thank you to the Norristown officers and to everyone who submitted tips to assist us!" Upper Merion police wrote in a press statement Wednesday. Gomery is now awaiting arraignment and further court proceedings, po…

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by Jon Craig
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Norristown, Police Say Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Norristown, Police Say
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Norristown, Police Say A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car on Sunday, May 19 in Norristown, police said. Police said only that the incident happened at Astor and Main and was under investigation by Norristown and county detectives. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine