Norristown Man Pleads Guilty to Charges After Neighbor Disturbance

Sharif Littles faces sentencing for attempted burglary and assault against two female neighbors.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:19pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered glass vial against a pitch-black background, capturing the texture and material details in dramatic lighting to conceptually represent the PCP found on the suspect during this neighborhood disturbance incident.A shattered vial found on the suspect exposes the dark realities of substance abuse and its role in neighborhood conflicts.Norristown Today

A 49-year-old Norristown man named Sharif Littles has pleaded guilty to charges of attempted burglary and simple assault stemming from a September 2025 incident where he allegedly assaulted one female neighbor, tried to break into the home of a second female neighbor, and was found to be under the influence of PCP.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing issues of mental health, substance abuse, and neighborhood conflicts that can sometimes escalate into criminal behavior, raising questions about how communities can better address the root causes of such disturbances.

The details

According to court documents, Littles initially banged on the door of one female neighbor, then assaulted her in the alley behind their homes. A second female neighbor witnessed the assault and both women retreated to the second woman's home, but Littles followed them and repeatedly tried to break in through the back door and windows before eventually retreating. Police found Littles with a nearly empty vial of PCP in his possession and noted his 'glazed' eyes and 'confused stare' were consistent with PCP use.

  • The incident occurred on September 5, 2025.
  • Littles pleaded guilty to the charges in April 2026.
  • Littles is awaiting sentencing later this year.

The players

Sharif Littles

A 49-year-old Norristown resident who pleaded guilty to attempted burglary and simple assault charges related to a disturbance with two female neighbors.

Judge Steven T. O'Neill

The judge presiding over Littles' case, who deferred sentencing pending victim impact testimony and a background investigation report.

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What’s next

Judge O'Neill will determine Littles' final sentence later this year after hearing victim impact testimony and reviewing a background investigation report.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for better community-based solutions to address the root causes of neighborhood conflicts and disturbances, such as mental health support and substance abuse treatment, in order to prevent escalation into criminal behavior.