Norristown Teenagers Charged in Gunshot Slaying Linked to Rival Gang Activity

Norristown teenagers charged in gunshot slaying linked to rival gang activity

NORRISTOWN — Two Norristown teenagers are accused of roles in the gunshot slaying of a borough man during an altercation linked to a rivalry between two homegrown gangs. Kaleem Roland, 16, of the 300 block of East Moore Street, was arrested Wednesday on charges of first- and third-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm by a minor and possessing an instrument of crime in connectio…

You in a heap o’ trouble, boy!

Kaleem Naseer Roland, mugshot via Pottsville Mercury.Our good friends at The Philadelphia Inquirer have been doing a series on criminal justice where juveniles are concerned. Part 1 was An outlier on juvenile incarceration, noting that Philly locks up juvies at a rate much higher than other cities, Part 2 is Reforms promised, then abandoned, Part 3 is Womb-to-prison pipeline, noting the not-surprising-at-all fact that kids who bounce around in f…

Teen arrested, $5K reward offered for another teen accused of gang-related first-degree murder in Norristown - MoreThanTheCurve

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief James Angelucci announced today the arrest of Norristown resident Kaleem Roland, who turns 16 tomorrow, on First-Degree Murder charges related to the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Tahaj Harrison close to his residence on Corson Street in Norristown. An arrest warrant was also issued for 17-year-old Naseem Worrell, of Norristown, on First-Degree Murder charges.…

Teen arrested, $5K reward offered for another teen accused of gang-related first-degree murder in Norristown - Around Ambler

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief James Angelucci announced today the arrest of Norristown resident Kaleem Roland, who turns 16 tomorrow, on First-Degree Murder charges related to the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Tahaj Harrison close to his residence on Corson Street in Norristown. An arrest warrant was also issued for 17-year-old Naseem Worrell, of Norristown, on First-Degree Murder charges.…