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Former Holy Ghost Prep student arrested for making threat against the school

Christian DiFlorio, 30, a former student at Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, has been arrested in Florida and extradited to Pennsylvania to face charges related to the posting of a …

Reports: Threats made against Bucks District Judge

Bristol Township Police are reportedly investigating a threat made today against District Judge Kevin P. Wagner. The courthouse where Wagner sits was evacuated Tuesday, following a bomb threat, …

Woman charged with killing husband at Bristol Borough Wharf

A 40-year-old woman has been charged with killing her husband Tuesday morning at the Bristol Borough Wharf. Sammar Khan, of Levittown, was arraigned on charges of criminal homicide, possession of an …

Bristol man charged with killing 4-month-old son

A Bristol Borough man was charged Thursday, with killing his 4-month-old son. Tyler Sullivan, 30, was arraigned by District Judge Frank W. Peranteau Sr. on charges of criminal homicide and two counts …

7 children found malnourished in “deplorable” conditions

A West Rockhill couple is facing seven felony counts each of endangering the welfare of children after authorities found their seven children malnourished and living in “deplorable” conditions in …

With new hire, Hilltown police back to full staffing

An Army veteran has joined the Hilltown Police Department. At a public meeting on May 22, the Hilltown Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of a new police officer for the township force …

Man formally sentenced to death for 2007 double murder

A Bucks County judge Wednesday, formally sentenced Alfonso Sanchez to death – a sentence handed down by a Bucks County jury earlier this month – for the killing of Lisa Diaz inside a Warminster …

Bucks police train to aid those in crisis

Law enforcement officers from across Bucks County recently took part in a training program designed to support them when they’re interacting with people struggling with mental health …

Shooting by Falls police officers was justified, First Assistant DA rules

The March 28 shooting of a man who twice pointed what appeared to be a handgun at Falls Township officers was justified, Bucks County First Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Schorn announced …

Fire destroys Plumstead home

An early morning fire tore through a home on the 6000 block of German Road last week in Plumstead, officials said. No one was home when the fire broke out at approximately 2:15 a.m. on May 18 and no …

Pennridge student killed in Montco crash

A 16-year-old from Sellersville died Wednesday night when the teen’s BMW left Allentown Road in Franconia and crashed into a Montgomery County home. Franconia Township Police did not identify the …

New Hope Eagle Fire Company set to launch drone program

The New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company has scheduled a community awareness event to share information about its new Public Safety Drone Program.The public is invited to the fire station from noon …

Father found guilty of child endangerment in baby son’s overdose death

A 26-year-old man was convicted of child endangerment Tuesday, for the overdose death of his 4-month-old son last year in Bensalem.Daniel Scott Howarth was found guilty by Bucks County Common Pleas …

Middletown supervisors recognize two police officers

Two veteran Middletown Township cops were honored by the board of supervisors at the April 17 meeting. Sgt. Michael Lubold was recognized on his retirement after 33 years on the force, and Officer …

Woman accused of murdering her Pina’s Pizza co-owner back in court

The woman accused of the 2022 killing of her longtime partner and co-owner of Pina’s Pizza in Chalfont was in court last week. Anna Maria Tolomello, 49, appeared at the Bucks County Justice Center …

Why are thieves stealing Bucks restaurants’ used cooking oil?

In recent months, numerous Bucks County restaurants, including the Brick Hotel, Captain Bob’s Seafood, Faraco’s Pizza, Washington House and Rossi’s Pizza have been targeted by thieves, and what …

Man convicted of ethnic intimidation for racist rant at Plumstead AT&T store

A Plumstead Township man was convicted of ethnic intimidation and harassment for a racist rant against an AT&T employee and then later pulling a gun on him.Tony Ngo, 35, was found guilty by Bucks …

Solebury police honor cops involved in high-risk arrest

It was front and center for members of Solebury Police Department at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting as Chief Dominick Bellizzie handed out commendations for work well done. A Unit Citation …

Police presence today in Centennial schools after call about potential threat

Warminster and Upper Southampton police have a presence at all Centennial Schools today, following an anonymous phone call about a possible threat. Warminster Police said they were contacted by …

Yardley welcomes new part-time police officer

Yardley Borough Council welcomed the newest member of the town’s police department this month. James Routh, of Newtown, was approved as a part-time officer. He is a 2001 graduate of High Point …

Mail thefts under investigation

The Doylestown Township Police Department is investigating several instances of mail theft, which occurred within the Doylestown Estates section of the Township, on April 7. The suspect vehicle …

Former attorney sentenced to state prison for stealing from elderly father

A former attorney who stole more than $169,000 from her elderly father was sentenced on Tuesday, to serve up to three years in a state correctional institution, the Bucks County District Attorney’s …

Serving crime victims, freeing up cops in Bedminster

With innovative social service assistance for its police up and running, Bedminster is also adding a new, grant-funded community relations initiative. At a March 8 meeting, township supervisors …

Solebury police ID body pulled from Delaware River

Police in Solebury say they recovered the body of a missing Lehigh County man from the Delaware River on Easter morning. Adam Zimpfer, 40, was from Hellertown but was most recently living in …
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