Journalist covering courts, crime & justice for MediaNews Group, Philadelphia area - National Headliner Award recipient
Philly suburbs/Montco
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Trial begins in #MontcoPa for 3 accused in ‘retaliation’ murder of rival Norristown gang member. READ ABOUT OPENING STATEMENTS HERE: pottsmerc.com/2026/10/16/tri…
Norristown, Pa. man deemed incompetent to proceed to retrial in 2005 fatal stabbing of mother. THE UPDATE HERE: pottsmerc.com/2026/10/16/nor…
WATCH: Derek Wayne Jackson, 39, of Norristown, Pa. says “I’m making progress” after he was deemed incompetent to proceed to his retrial on charges he fatally stabbed his mother in 2005. Jackson, who was 18 at time of slaying, previously was convicted but won a new trial on appeal
Derek W. Jackson, 39, of Norristown, Pa., is deemed incompetent to proceed to his retrial on charge he fatally stabbed his mother in 2005. Jackson, who was 18 at time of slaying, previously was convicted of 1st degree murder & sentenced to life but granted a new trial on appeal
Jury selection nearly complete at #MontcoPa trial of 3 accused in Norristown, Pa. gang slaying pottsmerc.com/2026/10/16/jur…
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Three children, aged 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed when a 16-year-old gunman entered an Oregon elementary school and started shooting.
A community member engaged and killed the shooter before officers arrived, police say. cnn.it/3TVojnW
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BREAKING: Three children ages 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed in a Bend, Oregon, school shooting, police say. apnews.com/article/oregon-sc…
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As we mourn Officer Shane Seiber and pray for Officer Hector Rodriguez’s recovery, your kindness has meant so much to their families. We will stand beside them, always. For those asking how to help, please see the family-approved fundraisers:
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WATCH: Alleged ALL BLACK BANDITS gang members Jabriil Morgan-Cook, 20, Naseem Worrell-Hopkins, 19, & Kaleem Roland, 17, are escorted by sheriff’s deputies from #MontcoPa courtroom after Day 2 of jury selection at trial for alleged roles in gunshot slaying of rival gang member
WATCH: Daniel Chastain, 40, of Pennsburg, Pa., is escorted by sheriff’s deputies from #MontcoPa courtroom to begin 4-8 year state prison term for sex assault of 6 yo girl. He faces lifetime requirement to report address to state police as a sex offender.
FROM #MontcoPa Court: Pennsburg, Pa. man sent to prison for sexual assault of girl, 6 pottsmerc.com/2026/10/15/pen…
Daniel Chastain, 40, of Pennsburg, Pa., seen here being escorted by deputy sheriff to #MontcoPa courtroom, was sentenced to 4-8 years in state prison for sex assault of 6 yo girl. He faces lifetime requirement to report address to state police as a sex offender.
Admitted child rapist Daniel Chastain, 40, of Pennsburg, Pa., is escorted by sheriff’s deputies to #MontcoPa courtroom for his sentencing hearing. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of rape of a child & corruption of a minor for sex assault of 6 year old girl
