Man arrested after grabbing 14-year-old girl at Upper Merion bus stop, police say

27/08/2025 0 min
Man arrested after grabbing 14-year-old girl at Upper Merion bus stop, police say

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Episode Synopsis

Police in Montgomery County are praising a quick-thinking teenager for what she did during a scary situation at the bus stop.

The Upper Merion High School student was waiting along Jefferson Street in Swedesburg Tuesday morning when cops say a guy walked up to her and grabbed her arm.

She freed herself, ran for it, and immediately called for help. The 14-year-old was able to describe the attacker, as were witnesses.

Police arrested him just a third of a mile away. The 36-year-old Norristown man is being held on charges of disorderly conduct and harassment.

Investigators say the girl "did a fantastic job" in running and calling for help right away. They're encouraging parents to share this story with their kids as a reminder to be alert of their surroundings.

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