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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
Norristown Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave Effective Immediately
Norristown Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has been placed on administrative leave, municipal officials announced Monday, Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner released a statement emphasizing the gravity of the decision, while maintaining the confidentiality of personnel matters. “This decision was made after careful consideration and is not taken lightly,” Lightner said. “The Municipality recognizes the complexities and challenges associated with leadership in public service and remains committed to ensuring transparency and accountability.” Though no specific detail…

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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
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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