Montco Resident Arrested For Trying To Disarm Police
by Alex Lloyd Gross
Police in Plymouth Twp. arrested Dallas Whitt ANDERSON-JAMES had a protection from abuse order against him from a former girlfriend. That piece of paper did not stop him from contacting her, police said and he did, repeatedly. The victim notified police who contacted Anderson-James after confirming his attempted contact. They also told him they were seeking an arrest warrant for him and told him to stay away from the 2000 block 0of Chemical Ra. They stepped up patrols in that area.
On October 21, 2026 about 7:09 PM, the victim called police who responded and found Anderson James on the Montgomery County Cross County Trail, near the Barnes & Noble store. ANDERSON-JAMES refused orders to stop and remove his hand from his pocket. Officers attempted to take ANDERSON-JAMES into custody on the original PFA Violation Arrest Warrant; however, he actively resisted.
He fought with police and police said that he gained possession of an Officer’s Taser. Officers fought to regain control of the Law Enforcement Taser, as ANDERSON-JAMES continued to resist being taken into custody. As the resistance continued, ANDERSON-JAMES grabbed hold of the grip of an Officer’s service pistol, attempting to remove the firearm from the officer’s holster. The officer controlled his holster and his firearm, preventing ANDERSON-JAMES from removing it. ANDERSON-JAMES continued his resistance until officers were able to secure him in handcuffs.
Two officers suffered injuries during this incident. One officer was treated and released. The second officer was released from the hospital; however, he remains out of work recovering from an arm injury.
Anderson-James was charged with aggravated Assault – FELONY – 2nd Degree 18 Pa C.S. 5104.1(a)(1): Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer – FELONY – 3rd Degree 18 Pa C.S. 5104.1(a)(2): Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer – FELONY – 3rd Degree 18 Pa C.S. 2709.1(a)(1): Stalking – MISDEMEANOR – 1st Degree 18 Pa C.S. 2701(a)(1): Simple Assault – MISDEMEANOR – 2nd Degree 18 Pa C.S. 5104.2(a): Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot – MISDEMEANOR – 2nd Degree 18 Pa C.S. 2705: Recklessly Endangering Another Person – MISDEMEANOR – 2nd Degree 23 Pa C.S. 6114(a): Contempt for Violation of Order of Agreement – 2 Criminal Complaints.
He was remanded to the Montgomery County Prison after he could not post $100,000 bond.
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