Ex-Norristown officer charged after striking naked man…
Originally reported by CBS News
A former Norristown, Pennsylvania police officer, Sgt. Daniel DeOrzio, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, official oppression, and recklessly endangering another person after striking a naked man with his patrol vehicle during an incident where the man tried to open doors of a moving pickup truck.
Key Facts
- Sgt. Daniel DeOrzio struck a naked man named Justin Rich with his patrol car
- Rich was standing in the intersection and blocking traffic, causing damage to cars
- DeOrzio was charged with deadly force use that did not match the circumstances of the incident
Incident Details
| Location | Norristown, Pennsylvania |
| Department | Montgomery County Police Department |
| Officers Involved | Sgt. Daniel DeOrzio |
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Ex-Norristown officer charged after striking naked man with patrol car: “not a necessary use of dead — CBS News
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