Pottstown Man Straw Purchased, Illegally Resold 16 Firearms, DA Says Pottstown Man Straw Purchased, Illegally Resold 16 Firearms, DA Says Pottstown Man Straw Purchased, Illegally Resold 16 Firearms, DA Says
Pottstown Man Straw Purchased, Illegally Resold 16 Firearms, DA Says A Pottstown man was arrested for straw purchasing and illegally reselling more than a dozen firearms over a period of six years, authorities said. Johnny Fowler, 28, was charged with multiple felony counts of unlawful transfer of a firearm, corrupt organizations, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, criminal use of communications facilities, unsworn falsification, and related offenses, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Investigators say Fowler trafficked 16 firearms from 2014 to 2019. The investigation began after Philadelphia police seize…
US Marshals Nab Gunman In Killing Of Innocent Norristown Man Eating Thanksgiving Dinner US Marshals Nab Gunman In Killing Of Innocent Norristown Man Eating Thanksgiving Dinner US Marshals Nab Gunman In Killing Of Innocent Norristown Man Eating Thanksgiving Dinner
US Marshals Nab Gunman In Killing Of Innocent Norristown Man Eating Thanksgiving Dinner Members of the US Marshals office arrested 25-year-old Kevon Clarke on first degree murder charges in the shooting death of a 25-year-old man struck and killed by a stray bullet while eating Thanksgiving dinner when he was struck by a stray bullet, authorities said. Clarke was arrested without incident in Philadelphia at approximately 11 a.m. Monday, in the Nov. 25 Arch Street death of Miguel Palaez Moctezuma, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Clarke was taken into custody after investigators determined he may have been hiding with a known associate in the 5500 bloc…
Support Rises For 25-Year-Old PA Man Killed By Stray Bullet Eating Thanksgiving Dinner Support Rises For 25-Year-Old PA Man Killed By Stray Bullet Eating Thanksgiving Dinner Support Rises For 25-Year-Old PA Man Killed By Stray Bullet Eating Thanksgiving Dinner
Support Rises For 25-Year-Old PA Man Killed By Stray Bullet Eating Thanksgiving Dinner Support is on the rise for a 25-year-old Pennsylvania man who was struck and killed by a stray bullet that came through his window while eating Thanksgiving Dinner in his suburban Philadelphia home. Edilberto Miguel Palaez Moctezuma was eating in an Arch Street home in Norristown when he was shot by Kevon Clarke, 19, who was wanted Friday on murder charges, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief Todd Dillon previously said. He was flown to Penn Presbyterian, where he was pronounced dead. Palaez Moctezuma was sitting at the table eating dinner …
Stray Bullet Kills Innocent Man Eating Thanksgiving Dinner, Authorities Say Stray Bullet Kills Innocent Man Eating Thanksgiving Dinner, Authorities Say Stray Bullet Kills Innocent Man Eating Thanksgiving Dinner, Authorities Say
Stray Bullet Kills Innocent Man Eating Thanksgiving Dinner, Authorities Say A 25-year-old Norristown man was struck and killed by a stray bullet that came through his window while eating Thanksgiving Dinner in his home, authorities in suburban Philadelphia. Edilberto Miguel Palaez Moctezuma was eating in an Arch Street home in Norristown when he was shot by Kevon Clarke, 19, who was wanted Friday on murder charges, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief Todd Dillon said. Norristown police were called to the home around 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25, where Palaez Moctezuma was found with a gunshot wound to his torso, Dillon a…
3 Arrested For Gun Trafficking Across Greater Philadelphia Region: DA 3 Arrested For Gun Trafficking Across Greater Philadelphia Region: DA 3 Arrested For Gun Trafficking Across Greater Philadelphia Region: DA
3 Arrested For Gun Trafficking Across Greater Philadelphia Region: DA Three men were charged in connection with a gun trafficking ring that operated across several counties in southeastern Pennsylvania in 2020, authorities announced Monday. Tyrone Dansby, 24, and an 18-year-old charged with juvenile conduct, both of Philadelphia, are accused of conspiring to buy 69 firearms in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, and Lehigh counties with the intent of re-selling them without serial numbers, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Special Agent-in-Charge of the Department of Justice Matthew P. Varisco. Additionally, Quam…
Off-Duty Police Officer Airlifted In Norristown Shooting Off-Duty Police Officer Airlifted In Norristown Shooting Off-Duty Police Officer Airlifted In Norristown Shooting
Off-Duty Police Officer Airlifted In Norristown Shooting An off-duty police officer was airlifted to a local hospital after being shot while attempting to resolve an argument in Norristown Wednesday morning, authorities said. Anthony Marano, a West Norriton Township Police Department officer, was driving down East Airy Street and Dekalb Street in his personal car around 9:50 a.m. when he noticed a "black male arguing with a black female," according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Marano and the man, later identified as 18-year-old Otis Kendrick of Philadelphia, got into an argument, during which Kendrick punched the side…
Off-Duty Police Officer Airlifted In Norristown Shooting Off-Duty Police Officer Airlifted In Norristown Shooting Off-Duty Police Officer Airlifted In Norristown Shooting
Off-Duty Police Officer Airlifted In Norristown Shooting An off-duty police officer was airlifted to a local hospital after being shot while attempting to resolve an argument in Norristown Wednesday morning, authorities said. Anthony Marano, a West Norriton Township Police Department officer, was driving down East Airy Street and Dekalb Street in his personal car around 9:50 a.m. when he noticed a "black male arguing with a black female," according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Marano and the man, later identified as 18-year-old Otis Kendrick of Philadelphia, got into an argument, during which Kendrick punched the side…
2nd Suspect In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Nabbed By Police 2nd Suspect In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Nabbed By Police 2nd Suspect In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Nabbed By Police
2nd Suspect In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Nabbed By Police A suspect wanted for his role in the deadly shooting of a 27-year-old man in Pottstown last month was nabbed by police Wednesday, authorities said. Police spotted Eric Baker, 26, of Norristown, driving a Toyota 4-Runner in Pottstown, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. The car was fleeing eastbound on Route 422, and police were unable to stop it, authorities said. Baker was arrested without incident late Wednesday afternoon in a Norristown home by detectives. He was in possession of a .22 caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number at the time of his arres…
US Marshals Nab 1 Of 4 Men Wanted In Deadly Pottstown Shooting US Marshals Nab 1 Of 4 Men Wanted In Deadly Pottstown Shooting US Marshals Nab 1 Of 4 Men Wanted In Deadly Pottstown Shooting
US Marshals Nab 1 Of 4 Men Wanted In Deadly Pottstown Shooting UPDATE: Police nabbed 26-year-old Eric Baker on Wednesday after he was spotted driving a Toyota 4-Runner in Pottstown. Authorities are still searching for two other men on first-degree murder charges -- Samir Bentley, 20, and Ahmed Mohammed, 16, both of Philadelphia. ORIGINAL: One of four men being sought for the deadly shooting of a 27-year-old man in Pottstown was captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Service, authorities announced Wednesday. Authorities declined to provide any information about 22-year-old Dajon Harrison's arrest other than the fact that he was apprehended by member…
Two More Arrest Warrants Issued In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Two More Arrest Warrants Issued In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Two More Arrest Warrants Issued In Deadly Pottstown Shooting
Two More Arrest Warrants Issued In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Two more arrest warrants have been issued in connection with a Saturday shooting in Pottstown that killed a 27-year-old man, bringing the total number of wanted men to four, authorities said. Warrants for 22-year-old Daijon Harrison and 16-year-old Ahmad Mohammed, both of Philadelphia, on first-degree murder and related charges were filed Thursday, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Previously, arrest warrants were issued for Samir Bentley, 20, of Philadelphia, and Eric Baker, 26, of Norristown, who are still being sought. (L-R): Eric Baker and Samir Bentley…
Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Men In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Men In Deadly Pottstown Shooting Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Men In Deadly Pottstown Shooting
Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Men In Deadly Pottstown Shooting The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office has issued arrest warrants for two men in connection with a Saturday shooting in Pottstown that killed a 27-year-old man. Samir Bentley, 20, of Philadelphia, is wanted on charges of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, criminal conspiracy, and possessing an instrument of crime. Eric Baker, 26, of Norristown is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, a person not to possess a firearm and recklessly endangering another person.  Officers arrived at 429 E. High St. around 8:30 p.m. and discovered Robert Stiles lying on the sidewalk wi…
Teen's Body Found In Pottstown Apartment, Authorities Say Teen's Body Found In Pottstown Apartment, Authorities Say Teen's Body Found In Pottstown Apartment, Authorities Say
Teen's Body Found In Pottstown Apartment, Authorities Say Montgomery County authorities have launched an investigation after a teenager was found dead in a Pottstown apartment. The discovery was made Wednesday around 2:30 p.m., when a landlord at 618 Chestnut St. asked a 911 caller to check on 18-year-old Chediaz Thomas, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich. Thomas, who had been living in the apartment for three months, was discovered shot to death in the bedroom, authorities said. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy, which determined…