Crime & Safety
Fighting With Cops Lands Felony Charge For Delco Man: Police
A Delaware County man is accused of fighting with police officers in Chester County earlier this month, landing him a felony assault charge.
DREXEL HILL, PA — A Delaware County man was arrested earlier this month after authorities said he assaulted a police officer during a traffic stop in Chester County.
Michael Katrakazis, 23, of Drexel Hill was charged with felony aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and related offenses in connection with a Sept. 11 incident in West Chester.
West Chester Police stopped a vehicle driven by Katrakazis after seeing it facing the wrong way on the 50 block of West Barnard Street in West Chester.
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Police said Katrakazis started fighting with the officers, injuring one.
Katrakazis was eventually taken into custody.
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He was released on $10,000 unsecured bail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Oct. 20, court records show.
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