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Michigan man drove 740 miles to set fire to romantic rival’s home in Bucks County

BENSALEM, PA — A Michigan man allegedly drove more than 700 miles to Pennsylvania with the intent to set fire to the home of a perceived romantic rival, police said. Harrison Jones,…

February 18, 2025

Police-involved shooting ends with suspect’s death in Bensalem

BENSALEM, Pa. — A man was fatally shot by police on Friday evening after a prolonged standoff that began during a traffic stop near Route 1 and Old Lincoln Highway, according to…

January 25, 2025

New Jersey man charged with homicide after girlfriend found dead in Bensalem hotel

BENSALEM, Pa. — A 51-year-old Trenton man has been charged with homicide after police discovered the body of his girlfriend, 49-year-old Maisha Coon, in a hotel room in Bensalem early Wednesday morning.…

January 21, 2025

Homicide investigation underway after woman found dead at Sleep Inn in Bensalem

BENSALEM, PA — Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after the body of an unidentified woman was discovered early Wednesday morning in a room at the Sleep Inn on Street Road. The…

January 15, 2025

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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…

December 15, 2024

Three arrested in Bensalem after carjacked vehicle chase, loaded guns recovered

BENSALEM, Pa. — Police apprehended three suspects, including a juvenile, after a stolen vehicle from a Philadelphia carjacking led officers on a chase through Bensalem Township Thursday night. Authorities recovered three firearms,…

December 13, 2024

Suspected DUI stop in Bensalem leads to gun seizure, drug arrest

BENSALEM, Pa. — A suspected DUI traffic stop in the early hours of December 8 led Bensalem Police to arrest a Philadelphia man for firearm and drug offenses after officers discovered a…

December 10, 2024

Two teens arrested in armed carjacking spree linked to Bensalem children’s home

BENSALEM, Pa. — Two teenagers, including a 15-year-old charged as an adult, are in custody after an armed carjacking and subsequent vehicle theft spree in Bensalem that authorities say is connected to…

December 5, 2024

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…

November 7, 2024

Bensalem Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Child Crimes

Bensalem Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Child Crimes **Bensalem, PA** - Bensalem Police have re-arrested Kevin Nguyen, 29, previously incarcerated for child pornography charges. Nguyen was initially arrested in 2021, served his…

October 31, 2024

Bensalem Township Council Enacts Gaming Device Ban

Bensalem, PA - Bensalem Township Council Enacts Gaming Device Ban On Monday, Bensalem Township Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting local gaming devices, also known as "skill games," throughout the township. The ordinance,…

October 29, 2024

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…

October 29, 2024

Fire damages businesses at Grandview Plaza in Bensalem

BENSALEM, Pa. — A fire that started early Thursday morning at the Andalusia Bar and Grill caused significant damage to multiple businesses at Grandview Plaza, authorities said. The Bucks County 911 Center…

October 10, 2024

Bensalem Police Arrest Suspect in Robbery of Elderly Woman’s Jewelry

Bensalem, PA- Bensalem Police Department responded to a robbery incident on Maltese Court involving the theft of jewelry from a 79-year-old woman. The robbery occurred on September 9, when two suspects drove…

October 9, 2024

Baltimore man arrested for robbery of elderly woman’s jewelry in Bensalem

BENSALEM, Pa. — A 28-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested and extradited to Bucks County in connection with the robbery of jewelry valued at approximately $15,000 from a 79-year-old woman last month,…

October 9, 2024

Bucks County man pleads guilty to trafficking counterfeit opioid pills online

PHILADELPHIA — A Bucks County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to trafficking counterfeit opioid pills advertised for use in films or music videos, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District…

September 8, 2024

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Roanoke County and Surrounding Areas

ROANOKE COUNTY, VA — The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, and the City of Salem, effective until 1:30 a.m.…

August 8, 2024

Arrest Made in Bensalem Homicide Investigation

Bensalem, PA – On Saturday at 5:48 p.m., Bensalem Township Police responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a shooting at Bucks Meadows Apartments, 3131 Knights Road. Upon arrival, officers found 40-year-old Jose…

July 7, 2024

Man Arrested for Stalking and Burglary in Bensalem

Bensalem, PA — The Bensalem Police Department has arrested Matthew Bustin, 33, of King of Prussia, PA, on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, stalking, and harassment after a female victim reported a…

June 3, 2024

Traffic Stop in Bensalem Leads to Gun and Drug Charges

Bensalem, PA – Early Saturday morning, on the 11th of May, police in Bensalem conducted a traffic stop on a white Nissan Maxima due to vehicle code violations. The driver, identified as…

May 12, 2024

Middletown Police Assist in Search for Suspect Following Bensalem Police Ramming

Middletown Township, PA – The Middletown Township Police Department responded to a call from Bucks County Radio on February 28, 2024, involving a suspect who attempted to evade Bensalem police and subsequently…

February 29, 2024

Two Cumberland County Men Sentenced for 2020 Attack on NJ State Police Detective

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, along with the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability and the New Jersey State Police, announced the sentencing of two men…

February 8, 2024

Swift Response Halts Child Abduction Attempt in Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — In a swift action that averted a potential child abduction, Winston-Salem police arrested Corey Jamaal Conrad Jr., 23, following an incident near a school bus stop. The attempted kidnapping…

January 15, 2024

Lawrence County Woman Charged in Fatal Poisoning of One-Year-Old

HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest of Aleisia Owens, a 20-year-old Lawrence County woman, for the abuse and death of her boyfriend’s one-year-old daughter. Owens faces charges of…

January 11, 2024

Salem Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Transferring a Machine Gun

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Salem, Oregon man previously convicted at trial was sentenced to federal prison Monday for illegally transferring a machine gun. Daniel Matthew Kittson, 61, was sentenced to 27 months in federal…

December 5, 2023

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Michigan man drove 740 miles to set fire to romantic rival’s home in Bucks County

Police-involved shooting ends with suspect’s death in Bensalem

New Jersey man charged with homicide after girlfriend found dead in Bensalem hotel

Homicide investigation underway after woman found dead at Sleep Inn in Bensalem

DUI Stop in Bensalem Leads to Arrest and Gun Seizure

Three arrested in Bensalem after carjacked vehicle chase, loaded guns recovered

Suspected DUI stop in Bensalem leads to gun seizure, drug arrest

Two teens arrested in armed carjacking spree linked to Bensalem children’s home

Bensalem Local Arrested on Child Rape Charges

Bensalem Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Child Crimes

Bensalem Township Council Enacts Gaming Device Ban

Traffic Stop in Bensalem Reveals Illegal Firearm and Contraband

Fire damages businesses at Grandview Plaza in Bensalem

Bensalem Police Arrest Suspect in Robbery of Elderly Woman’s Jewelry

Baltimore man arrested for robbery of elderly woman’s jewelry in Bensalem

Bucks County man pleads guilty to trafficking counterfeit opioid pills online

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Roanoke County and Surrounding Areas

Arrest Made in Bensalem Homicide Investigation

Man Arrested for Stalking and Burglary in Bensalem

Traffic Stop in Bensalem Leads to Gun and Drug Charges

Middletown Police Assist in Search for Suspect Following Bensalem Police Ramming

Two Cumberland County Men Sentenced for 2020 Attack on NJ State Police Detective

Swift Response Halts Child Abduction Attempt in Winston-Salem

Lawrence County Woman Charged in Fatal Poisoning of One-Year-Old

Salem Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Transferring a Machine Gun

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