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Norristown Police Chief Suddenly Resigns Norristown Police Chief Suddenly Resigns
Norristown Police Chief Suddenly Resigns Norristown Police Chief Derrick Wood had stepped down, municipal officials have announced.  No reason was given for the chief's sudden resignation.  “While we were all surprised by the sudden departure of Chief Wood, we wish him well and will continue our forward progress in the Police Department and the Municipality,” said Municipal Administrator Crandall O. Jones. Lt. Michael Bishop will step up as acting chief until a permanent replacement can be found, officials added.  Wood was named Norristown police chief less than a year ago on Dec. 21, 2021. He had previo…

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by Mac Bullock
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Veteran Officer From PA Who Beat Cancer Killed In Bicycle Crash Veteran Officer From PA Who Beat Cancer Killed In Bicycle Crash
Veteran Officer From PA Who Beat Cancer Killed In Bicycle Crash A longtime police officer in the Philadelphia suburbs who beat cancer was killed in an off-duty bicycle accident, authorities said. Cpl. Brian Kozera, a 16-year veteran of the Norristown Police Department, died Saturday, Aug. 13, after being hit by a vehicle while training for the Ironman World Championship, according to police and loved ones. Many of you have heard me talk about my brother-in-law, Brian Kozera. I may have mentioned his inspiring story of... Posted by Adam Heckman on Sunday, August 14, 2022 Posted by Norristown Police Department on Saturday, August 13, 2022 "Brian …

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by Nicole Acosta
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Man Found Shot Dead On Norristown Sidewalk: DA Man Found Shot Dead On Norristown Sidewalk: DA
Man Found Shot Dead On Norristown Sidewalk: DA Police are asking the public for help after a man was found lying on a sidewalk shot to death in Norristown. The 56-year-old man was found around 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 when Norristown police responded to the 300 block of Noble Street, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Police Chief Derrick Wood. The victim, who was shot multiple times, was identified as Stephan Bates, of Norristown, the DA and police chief said. Investigators believe Bates was shot on Monday, June 6, they said. The shooting is being investigated as a homicide an…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Dad Purportedly Killed By Baby Mama's New Philly BF Lived Life Unapologetically Dad Purportedly Killed By Baby Mama's New Philly BF Lived Life Unapologetically
Dad Purportedly Killed By Baby Mama's New Philly BF Lived Life Unapologetically Authorities are seeking a Philadelphia man wanted for killing the man whom his pregnant girlfriend shares a child with, and injuring that man's brother in a Norristown shooting last month, authorities said. An arrest warrant has been issued for Tymeir Henderson, 27, who killed 28-year-old Dyon Thompson and injured 19-year-old Quadir Miller outside of a Chain Street home in Norristown in February, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Posted by Dyon Thompson on Sunday, May 5, 2019 Thompson showed up at the house to speak with Niearah Avery, the mother of his 7-year-ol…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Second Suspect Arrested In Deadly Thanksgiving Day Shooting, Third Sought: MontCo DA Second Suspect Arrested In Deadly Thanksgiving Day Shooting, Third Sought: MontCo DA
Second Suspect Arrested In Deadly Thanksgiving Day Shooting, Third Sought: MontCo DA A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 25-year-old Norristown man who was killed by a stray bullet that came through his window while he was eating Thanksgiving dinner in his home, authorities said. Savian “Dexx” Creary, 19, of Philadelphia,  was arrested on Jan. 22 and charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and related offenses, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Police Chief Derrick Wood jointly announced Monday. Edilberto Miguel Palaez-Moctezuma was sitting at the table eating dinner inside a…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Norristown Man Who Killed Ex-GF Surrenders: DA Norristown Man Who Killed Ex-GF Surrenders: DA
Norristown Man Who Killed Ex-GF Surrenders: DA UPDATE: A Norristown man who had been wanted for killing his ex-girlfriend in the shower while her children were home surrendered to authorities in York County Tuesday, the Montgomery County DA's Office said. Elvyn Almodovar Rodriguez, 32, will be transferred to Montgomery County overnight and is expected to be arraigned on first-degree murder charges on Wednesday. Almodovar Rodriguez shot Keishla Arroyo-Rodriguez to death in her Norristown apartment on Jan. 10, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Police Chief Derrick Wood said. Arroyo-Rodrigue…

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by Nicole Acosta