Crime & Safety

Cops Pursue Driver Who Almost Hit Police Car, Police Say

Norristown police say that they pursued vehicle that almost hit a police vehicle in Norristown, then evaded law enforcement and drove into Plymouth township.

By Nicole Foulke

Norristown police tried to detain a vehicle that had almost hit a marked police vehicle in Norristown on Friday, according to police.

The driver would not stop after the near-collision and drove into Plymouth township, police said.

According to Norristown police, the department has a no-pursuit policy; officers followed the vehicle for several blocks, informed Plymouth police of the situation, and stopped their chase.

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