Pit Bull Attacks Police Detectives in Norristown

Posted on: June 29th, 2012       Attorney Thomas Newell

On June 14, 2011, Montgomery County Police Detectives were attacked by a pit bull while they were arresting a suspected drug dealer in Norristown PA. According to mainlinemedianews.com, police officials were making multiple arrests in 3 Southeastern Pennsylvania Counties when the pit bull attack took place. The pit bull was unrestrained and the police were forced to shoot the dog to prevent injury to themselves and/or neighbors in the adjoining homes in Norristown.