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Norristown Today
By the People, for the People
Norristown Police Sergeant Charged After Hitting Naked Man With Patrol Vehicle
Prosecutors say the sergeant's actions amounted to unjustified use of deadly force.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Prosecutors in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania have charged a Norristown police sergeant with aggravated assault, simple assault, official oppression, and recklessly endangering another person after an investigation concluded his actions in using his patrol vehicle to hit a naked man in the street amounted to an unjustifiable use of deadly force.
Why it matters
This case raises concerns about the appropriate use of force by police officers and the need for thorough investigations into incidents of alleged excessive force, especially those involving vulnerable individuals or that result in serious injury.
The details
According to prosecutors, on February 4th, Sergeant Daniel DeOrzio used his police SUV to slam into a naked man who was in the street and damaging cars. An investigation by the Montgomery County Detective Bureau concluded that DeOrzio's actions constituted an unjustifiable use of deadly force.
- The incident occurred on February 4, 2026.
- Sergeant DeOrzio turned himself in on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Sergeant Daniel DeOrzio
A Norristown police officer who has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, official oppression, and recklessly endangering another person for his actions in using his patrol vehicle to hit a naked man in the street.
Montgomery County Detective Bureau
The investigative unit that concluded Sergeant DeOrzio's actions amounted to an unjustifiable use of deadly force.
What’s next
Sergeant DeOrzio is awaiting arraignment on the charges.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of police accountability and the need for rigorous oversight to ensure law enforcement uses force judiciously and in accordance with the law, especially when dealing with vulnerable individuals.
