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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
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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