Former West Goshen Officer Charged After Domestic Incident

Police were called to a home on Saint James Road in West Goshen Township at about 6 p.m. on November 8, after a 911 call. An affidavit says Meredith’s wife told officers he struck her in the face and held his forearm against her neck for about 10 seconds. She said she feared for her life and felt she might pass out. Investigators noted a cut on her lip and discoloration on her neck. Meredith, 57, is a former West Goshen police officer.

Officers did not find Meredith at the home when they arrived. They later located him in a car nearby. The affidavit says officers smelled alcohol, and described him as lethargic and unsteady. It also says that before officers stopped him, his car had gone across bushes beside the home. Authorities filed charges of strangulation and driving under the influence against Meredith.

He was released after his arraignment on November 9 on $100,000 unsecured bail. Court records did not list an attorney for him. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 20.