Bensalem Says Philly Trash Not Welcome
BENSALEM, Pa. — Officials in Bensalem Township are ramping up enforcement to prevent illegal dumping from Philadelphia as the city continues to deal with a sanitation workers’ strike. With trash accumulating on…
Lifetime Megan’s Law offender arrested in Bensalem after arranging meeting with fake teen
BENSALEM, Pa. — A 49-year-old man from Westchester, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody Tuesday in Bensalem Township following an undercover investigation involving online communication that led to an in-person meeting. Anthony Dillard,…
Woman hits car in Bensalem lot, looks at damage, and drives off, police say
BENSALEM, PA — Police in Bensalem Township are searching for a woman accused of fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident after striking another vehicle in a parking lot over the weekend.…
Bensalem police searching for hit and run driver
BENSALEM, PA — Police are searching for a woman involved in a hit-and-run incident that took place Saturday afternoon in a parking lot in Bensalem. According to the Bensalem Township Police Department,…
Bensalem police go offroading in all-terrain police operation
BENSALEM, PA — The Bensalem Township Police Department has launched a new crackdown on illegal ATV and dirt bike riding by deploying all-terrain vehicles and surveillance technology to seize vehicles and cite…
He thought she was a 13-year-old girl, but she was a Bensalem cop
Bensalem, PA – Bensalem Police apprehended 34-year-old Ian Evans of Shipley Place, Philadelphia, following a month-long investigation into his predatory behavior toward a minor. Evans, who allegedly believed he was communicating with…
Bucks County DA rules Bensalem police justified in fatal shooting of armed felon
BENSALEM, P.A. — Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn has ruled that five Bensalem Township police officers were justified in the January 24, 2025, fatal shooting of Zachiry Kerschner, an armed felon…
New Jersey Man Oscar Castillo-Peralta Busted in Sting Targeting Child Predators in Bensalem
PLEASANTVILLE, NJ – A 53-year-old New Jersey man found himself in handcuffs after allegedly trying to prey on a 13-year-old girl in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Oscar Castillo-Peralta, from Pleasantville, NJ, thought he was…
Stolen gun recovered in Bensalem, Philadelphia Man Arrested
BENSALEM, Pa. — A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen firearm and an arrest warrant for a Philadelphia man, authorities said. At 10:45 a.m. on Friday, a Bensalem…
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…
Standoff underway in Bensalem after vehicle strikes police cars
BENSALEM, PA — A standoff involving potentially armed and dangerous individuals is underway near Route 13 and Penn, according to Bensalem Police. The incident began when police attempted to stop a vehicle…
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.…
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…
Pig captured in Bensalem, Police Ask Public, “No Jokes Please”
BENSALEM, PA — After evading authorities for days, a pig affectionately nicknamed “Porky” was successfully captured in the Newport Mews Drive area by Bensalem Township Police on Tuesday afternoon. The elusive pig…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Suspect Charged with Arson for Bensalem Fire
Arson Conspiracy Conviction Announced **Bensalem, PA** - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the conviction of Ramiz Duka, a 61-year-old resident of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for conspiracy to commit arson…
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…
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,…
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…
Bensalem swears in four new police officers
BENSALEM, Pa. — Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo welcomed four new officers to the Bensalem Township Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and fellow officers,…
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…
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