Pennsylvania: Officer nearly struck by fleeing auto thief in West Norriton

A police officer responding to a domestic incident around midnight Oct. 23 was nearly hit by a vehicle that sped towards him in the 400 block of Centre Avenue. The white Chevrolet sedan then crashed into a parked vehicle and the suspect, who fled on foot, escaped apprehension. The vehicle belonged to a resident who was double parked. The suspect in the domestic incident was discovered nearby and taken into custody. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of drug intoxication and faces trespassing charges.