Crime & Safety
Police Standoff Reported In East Norriton
Residents said a man had barricaded himself inside his house and was "lighting things on fire."
NORRISTOWN, PA -- Heavy police activity was reported in East Norriton Sunday night as a man barricaded himself inside his home during a standoff with police, eyewitnesses reported.
Fire crews, fire police, and ambulance crews were on the scene at the corner of Michele Drive and Barabara Drive at around 7:30 p.m.
It’s unknown who the suspect is or what started the confrontation.
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Multiple residents said that the man was “lighting things on fire.”
Police had not yet issued an official statement on the incident as of 12:30 p.m.
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Crews remained on the scene after midnight.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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