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Bensalem man arrested for attempted sexual offenses against a minor

Bensalem, PA A 44-year-old man was arrested on charges related to attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor. Pawel Sudol began a conversation on a social media app believing he was communicating with a 13-year-old girl.

Sudol expressed sexual interest despite knowing her age and detailed explicit desires over several weeks. He planned to meet her on October 7 after finishing work and bought flowers before arriving at her home.

He drove away prior to their meeting and later showed up unannounced on November 2 but found the girl not at home. Bensalem Police obtained an arrest warrant for Sudol, charging him with attempted involuntary deviant sexual intercourse, attempted statutory sexual assault, and other related offenses.

On Monday, police, with assistance from New Britain Township Police, arrested Sudol at his workplace. He was arraigned by District Justice Joseph Falcone and remanded to Bucks County Correctional Facility on 10% of $2,000,000 bail.

The Bensalem Township Police Department remains committed to protecting children from online predators.

Fatal fire claims one life and two pets in Bensalem

BENSALEM, PA – A house fire claimed the life of a 77-year-old resident and two pets on Tuesday, according to local officials. Bensalem Fire Rescue, the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department, and Bensalem Police responded to the scene shortly after 1:52 PM in the 3000 block of Gilbert Drive.

Upon their arrival, firefighters found no visible signs of smoke or fire but detected dark soot on the window interiors. They entered the residence through the front door and discovered the deceased resident, Allan Schoppy, in a chair in the living room alongside a deceased pet dog and cat.

Fire investigators reported that the fire had self-extinguished prior to their arrival, indicating it likely occurred overnight. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, although authorities stated it does not appear suspicious.

The Bensalem Fire Department continues to urge residents to practice smoke alarm safety and preparedness measures. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers within households.

Fire officials have not released additional details about the investigation. The community mourns the loss of Schoppy and his pets.

A tragic household fire takes the sole life and two cherished pets of a Bensalem resident.