What happened to Nicholas Carrozza? GoFundMe Raises Over $25K Amid Alleged Police Coverup

Nicholas Carrozza, 36, has accused the North Huntingdon Township Police Department (NHTPD) of covering up a car crash that occurred in July 2024. The Pennsylvania resident’s GoFundMe campaign has gained significant community support, raising more than half of its initial goal within a week.

On July 7, 2024, Carrozza’s partner, Kathleen Morcheid, was driving with their son, Jordan, when another vehicle collided head-on with hers at the intersection of Brokers Lane and Clay Pike Road in North Huntingdon Township. Morcheid suffered a traumatic brain injury in the crash, while Carrozza asserted that his son was left traumatised. He alleged that the other driver was traveling at 90 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone, crossing the yellow line and rounding a bend before causing the collision.

In a YouTube video uploaded in March 2025, Carrozza claimed that the NHTPD had deviated from standard investigative procedures. He said:

“They [NHTPD] have pulled every dirty trick in the book to try to deter me from doing so in an attempt to hide the fact that they deviated from procedures and protocols, spoiled evidence, and left the case unable to be prosecuted fairly and justly in the common courts of Pennsylvania.”

During his campaign against local authorities, Carrozza has faced legal challenges, including accusations of illegally recording in a police lobby and disrupting a township commissioner’s meeting. The state police also alleged that he endangered a public safety official. According to TribLive, he was ordered to stand trial in October on three separate charges.

Community Support and Fundraising Efforts

Carrozza’s advocacy has drawn widespread attention and support. His GoFundMe campaign has raised over $25,000 to assist with his ongoing legal battle. On the platform, he explained the impact of the crash on his family:

“The crash left her with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that ended her nursing career and permanently changed the course of her life. It left our son traumatized and robbed of the mother he once knew. And it set off a chain of events that cost both of us our livelihoods, our stability, and ultimately our home.”

Carrozza added:

“And instead of accountability, transparency, and support… we were met with stonewalling, retaliation, and attempted cover-ups. This has become far more than a crash. This is now a civil-rights battle, a police corruption fight, and a documented retaliation case that I am prepared to take all the way to the finish line.”

He has also launched a SpotFund campaign, raising over $35,000, and has been active on social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Substack. Over the past year, Carrozza has released multiple videos criticizing the North Huntingdon Township Police Department and documenting meetings, emails, phone conversations, public comments, and court actions dating back to July 13, 2024.

The fundraising campaigns are intended to support a long-term legal battle rather than a one-time legal fee, highlighting Carrozza’s commitment to pursuing accountability and justice for his family.