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Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To Watch Fireworks In Southeastern PA
Communities across southeastern Pennsylvania are preparing to celebrate Independence Day. Here's an exhaustive list of fireworks shows planned across the region for the holiday weekend. Berks County FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, will show fireworks July 4, 5 and 6 for the Fightin' Phils games. Tickets can be purchased on the team's website. Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington, will hold the Greater Gov. Mifflin League Community Days. Click here for viewing information. Bucks County Sesame Place, 100…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
'Medical Emergency' Caused Driver To Hit, Kill Norristown Pedestrian: Officials
A pedestrian died on Tuesday afternoon, June 18 after being struck by a driver in Norristown, police say. The victim was hit at West Main and Stanbridge streets just before noon and pronounced dead at the hospital an hour later, said city officials. Authorities did not report his name. Investigators believe the driver, "an elderly male," suffered a medical emergency before striking the pedestrian on the West Main Street crosswalk. The driver stayed at the scene and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, police said. City police and the Montgomery County …
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Deadly Norristown Hit-Run Driver In Custody, Officials Say
A 26-year-old man who had been wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Norristown is in custody, authorities said. An arrest warrant has been issued after a 57-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed on a Norristown street, prosecutors say. A sheet had been placed over Cruz's windshield following the crash to hide the damage, officials say. Jean Carlos Emeraldas Cruz had been wanted in the Sunday, May 19 crash that killed Brian Clark, 57, on West Main Street, the Montgomery County DA's Office said. Clark died at Einstein Montgomery Hospital where he died, authorities sai…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
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.
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Gun And Drug Trafficking Org. Operated Throughout Greater Philly: Montco DA
Seven people are accused in connection with an alleged gun and drug trafficking scheme across the Philadelphia area, prosecutors say. Six Philadelphians and one Norristown man are charged with corrupt organizations, conspiracy, and multiple related counts, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office on Monday: Scott Grondin, 42 Anthony Figueroa-Marko, 34 Bella Kenna, 21 Felicia McKinnel, 28 Emanuel Torres, 32 Christopher McNelly, 26 Asad Sayed, 27 Montgomery County District Attorney's Office From January 2023 to February 2024, authorities said Figue…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Montco Woman: DA
A Norristown man faces homicide by vehicle charges for the Feb. 26 crash that killed Katty Campos, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Adan Ortiz-Gonzalez, 18, is also accused of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment, said prosecutors in a release. Investigators said Ortiz-Gonzalez was going 60 in a 25mph zone when he T-boned Campos' car at the corner of East Brown and Dekalb streets. Campos' Nissan Sentra was "struck with such force that it was pushed 50 feet across the intersection, then off the road, crashing into a tree on the driv…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Obituaries
Norristown Dad Dies Weeks After Montco Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police
Kristopher Laffredo, a beloved Norristown father, brother, uncle, and son, died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on April 3, according to his obituary from Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home. He was 38. Laffredo was involved in a crash near the corner of Stump Hall and Anders roads in Skippack Township on March 15 and taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia where he later died, according to Pennsylvania State Police. In his obituary, family members said he was a devoted father and uncle and a fiercely loyal Philadelphia sports fan. In addition to his son and h…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Girlfriend Conspired To Rob, Kill Boyfriend In Norristown: DA
The ambush killing of William Carter in Norristown on Jan. 20 was orchestrated in part by his own girlfriend, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Katherine Emel, 29, of Plymouth Meeting, is charged with second-degree murder, robbery, and conspiracy, prosecutors said. Carter was visiting the mother of his child on Powell Street when he went outside to grab money from his Buick LeSabre, investigators said in the criminal complaint. The 35-year-old had recently won $3,000 from sports betting, authorities wrote. On his way back to the Powell St…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Young Mom, Toddler's Deaths Land Norristown Man Double Homicide By Vehicle Charges: DA
A 22-year-old man has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle for a crash that killed a young mom and her toddler, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Upper Merion Township Director of Public Safety Thomas Nolan announced on Wednesday morning. Brayan Alejandro Gonzalez-Paez of Norristown has been charged with a slew of offenses for a high-speed crash on Valley Forge Park Road in Upper Merion Township that killed 20-year-old Anjelica Guadalupe Amaya Briceno and her 3-year-old daughter on Jan. 13, according to the affidavit of probable cause.&nbs…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
PA Ambush Murder Suspects Caught In New York: Marshals
The three men accused of an ambush-style killing in Norristown last month were arrested by US Marshals in New York on Wednesday, Jan. 31, officials say. Damon Brantley Jr., Daquan Allen, and Jerry Butler were taken into custody in Endicott, some 10 miles west of Binghamton, around 8 p.m., authorities announced. Investigators believe the trio shot 35-year-old William Carter dead after a gunpoint robbery on West Wood Street on Jan. 20. Three suspects rushed Carter, who was visiting a friend's house on Powel Street, while walking to his car, authorities said previously. Bran…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
'Armed And Dangerous' Trio Sought For Deadly Shooting In Norristown: DA
Authorities have named three suspects in the Norristown killing of William G. Carter. Damon Brantley Jr., 18, Daquan Allen, 29, and Jerry Butler, 28, are all wanted on murder and robbery charges, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Investigators believe the trio shot Carter dead after a gunpoint robbery on West Wood Street on Jan. 20. Carter was visiting a friend's house on Powel Street when he was rushed by three men while walking to his car, authorities said previously. Disturbing surveillance images show three suspects rob and shoot William Gr…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
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…
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