Crime & Safety

West Norriton Police Arrest Man Who Fled County Emergency Services

Michael Lux Jr. was arrested after he allegedly fled a stopped vehicle and hid in a dumpster

West Norriton Police have arrested a man who went missing from Montgomery County Emergency Services last month, according to The Times Herald.

The report states that police arrested Michael Lux Jr., who was wanted by West Norriton and Upper Merion Police, after he allegedly fled a stopped vehicle and hid in a dumpster behind Curley Electric.

According to the report, Lux allegedly resisted arrest and attempted to grab an officer’s stun gun. Officers used stun guns in apprehending the suspect.

Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Lux, known also as “Shaggy,” fled from a psychiatric evaluation last month, and was last seen running through Norristown Farm Park toward Whitehall Road.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Norristown