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DUI Stop in Bensalem Leads to Arrest and Gun Seizure
DUI Stop in Bensalem Leads to Arrest and Gun Seizure
**Bensalem, PA** – Bensalem Police conducted a traffic stop at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday when officers observed a black Nissan Rogue with malfunctions and erratic driving on Knights Road. The driver, identified as Khalil Laney, 34, from Bonsall Street, Philadelphia, displayed signs of intoxication, and upon questioning, denied having a firearm despite having a revoked concealed carry permit.
A subsequent search led police to discover a loaded 9mm handgun in Laney’s waistband and suspected marijuana packaged for sale inside the vehicle. Field sobriety tests indicated his inability to safely operate the vehicle. The firearm was secured, and Laney was found to be under the influence.
Laney faces several charges, including DUI, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, and Possession with Intent to Deliver, along with traffic violations. District Justice Daniel Baranowski set Laney’s bail at 10% of $35,000, and he was taken to Bucks County Correctional Facility.
Bensalem Police emphasize their continued efforts to remove illegal firearms from the streets and express concerns over setting low bails for serious crimes.
Elusive Pig On The Run In Bensalem
Elusive Pig On The Run In Bensalem
**Bensalem, PA** – Bensalem Township Police are actively searching for a small pig that has been evading capture for several weeks. The elusive pig has garnered online attention, with local residents claiming they have been feeding it.
Authorities urge anyone who spots the pig to contact the Bensalem Police at (215) 633-3719, rather than posting about it on social media. Police emphasize the importance of capturing the pig before it ventures onto streets, posing potential hazards.
Once captured, the pig will be taken to an animal rescue center. It will receive a veterinarian examination and be placed for adoption.
Bensalem Local Arrested on Child Rape Charges
Bensalem Local Arrested on Child Rape Charges
**Bensalem, PA** – On Monday evening, Bensalem Police received a tip from the vigilante group “Predator Poachers” about an alleged child predator. The group, known for confronting accused individuals on camera, informed police about online interactions involving Keith Page.
The group reported that a member posed as an 11-year-old female on Facebook. Keith Page, 67, from Byberry Road, engaged with the persona and acknowledged the girl’s age, dismissing it by stating, “Age is only a number.” Over several weeks, Page sent and requested sexually explicit photos, providing his address and arranging a meeting for sexual purposes.
Police interviewed Page, who admitted to the accusations of seeking sexual photos and discussions with the minor. He was subsequently arrested, charged with multiple offenses including Rape of a Child Under 13, and remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility with bail set at $200,000.
The Bensalem Township Police do not support these confrontations, highlighting their potential for violent outcomes. They urge the public to report suspicions to authorities for proper handling and investigation. The department continues its efforts in identifying and prosecuting such offenders.
Traffic Stop in Bensalem Reveals Illegal Firearm and Contraband
Traffic Stop in Bensalem Reveals Illegal Firearm and Contraband
**Bensalem, PA** – A Bensalem Township Police Officer pulled over a dark-colored Mazda on Saturday after noticing heavily tinted windows and a traffic violation on Hulmeville Road. The vehicle was stopped on Park Avenue due to the violation, which nearly resulted in an accident.
During the stop, the driver, Victor Miles, age 33 from Flourtown, PA, refused to roll down his windows upon request. Officers observed an “AK Style” rifle on the front passenger seat in plain sight, within reach of Miles, after approaching the vehicle.
Miles was ordered to exit the vehicle, and after a brief standoff, he complied. The rifle had an obliterated serial number, a loaded banana-style magazine, and a chambered round, indicating it was ready to fire.
The vehicle was impounded, and a search warranted recovery of an AR-15 style rifle, loaded magazines, shotgun ammunition, a balaclava mask, gloves, a duct-taped hooded sweatshirt, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Miles faces several charges, including felony firearm possession, and is held in Bucks County on $30,000 bail.
