Crime & Safety
Suspect Fleeing Police Jumps Into Schuylkill River: Report
A man fleeing from the police in Norristown on Monday afternoon jumped into the Schuylkill River.
NORRISTOWN, PA -- A suspect fleeing from the police in Norristown leaped into the Schuylkill River on Monday afternoon, where crews had to rescue him, according to reports.
6ABC reports that the man was chased into the river at around 3 p.m. near the Haws Avenue Bridge.
The Norristown Fire Department was on the scene as crews conducted a rescue of the man from the water.
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He was safely recovered and is now in custody, officials said.
RESCUE - WATER RIVERFRONT PARK / 2 HAWS AVE NORRISTOWN https://t.co/Sdd5gwxH5x
— Norristown Fire Dept (@NorristownFire) October 24, 2016
Police have not yet stated why he was wanted.
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More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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