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Police & Fire
Flooding, Freezing Water Fills Streets Of Norristown When Water Main Breaks
Norristown firefighters responded to the scene of a water main break that shut down several streets Monday morning, Jan. 22, officials announced. The break happened near Penn and Cherry streets, Norristown Fire Department said around 4 a.m. Several streets in the area were flooded and closed, including: Main and Penn streets from Swede to Markley streets Markley Street northbound from Main to Marshall streets Barbadoes and Cherry streets from Main to Airy streets All streets are now open except for the Penn and Cherry intersection, though water remains out of servic…
Obituaries
Horrific Details Emerge About Bicycle Crash That Killed PA Police Cpl., Dad of 3: State Police
New details have emerged about a crash that killed a father of three, a police corporal who beat cancer and competed in Ironman. Briand R. Kozera, 43, of Blue Bell, failed to stop at a sign at the intersection at South Pool Forge and Nolt roads in Caernarvon Township at 9:48 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Kozera hit the midsection of the passenger side of a 1994 stake body-super duty Ford driven by 62-year-old John G. Good of East Earl, according to the release. He slid under and "became caught under/in the rear passenger side whee…
Police & Fire
Tree Falls On Norristown House (
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A tree fell onto a house in Norristown Tuesday, June 7, authorities said. City rescue crews were called to the 300 block of East Marshall Street after receiving a report of a trapped resident, the Norristown Fire Department said. The house's ceiling was damaged, according to photos taken at the scene. The NFD was dispatched for a technical rescue in the 300 Blk of E Marshall St this afternoon, for reports of a person... Posted by Norristown Fire Department on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 There were no injuries, fire officials told Daily Voice.
Police & Fire
Crews Extinguish Pickup Truck Fire In Norristown
Crews extinguished a blazing pickup truck fire in Norristown Monday afternoon, authorities said. Firefighters were dispatched at 4:18 p.m. to the heavy blaze on Barbadoes Street, according to the Norristown Fire Department. There were no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
Police & Fire
1 Driver Extricated In Multi-Car Crash At Norristown Intersection
One driver was extricated from their car following a multi-vehicle crash at a Norristown intersection Monday afternoon, authorities said. Police, fire, and rescue units responded to the scene of the crash at the intersection of Markley Street and West Main Street around noon, according to Norristown Fire Department. It was unclear how many cars were involved and if any other drivers received medical attention. Norristown Police Department did not immediately respond to Daily Voice's request for comment.
Police & Fire
70-Year-Old Marine Corps Vet Jimmy 'The Cowboy' Johnson Saves Neighbor From Norristown Blaze
A 70-year-old Marine Corps veteran was remembered for his crucial role in a Norristown blaze when he rescued a neighbor from the burning three-story building Monday morning. Jimmy “The Cowboy” Johnson made the 9-1-1 call around 10 a.m. that notified firefighters of the dwelling fire in the 1000 block of Swede Street, authorities said. With the help of kids in the neighborhood, they all kicked in the door of the building and yelled for everyone to get out, authorities said. When he was told that there was someone trapped on the second floor, he went upstairs and saw a man engulfed in flames…