Legal
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Warrington Officer — Founder of the Township’s K9 Corps — Taken at Age 38 by Cardiac Arrest
Stephen Plum, an award-winning veteran of the Warrington Township Police Department, has passed away at age 38, victim of cardiac arrest. His career included military service and popularity as a township K9 officer, an initiative he pioneered. Gary Miles chronicled the life and loss in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Officer Plum, who resided in Warwick Township,…
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Legal Matters: Is Your Property Over-Assessed?
By: Robert J. Iannozzi Jr. School district real estate tax bills will be issued soon. Property owners this time of year seemingly breathe a collective sigh and begrudgingly pay their tax bills or pass them along at rote to their mortgage companies for payment. When is the last time, however, that you actually took the…
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Deana’s Law, a Bill Strengthening DUI Penalties, Now Has a Good Chance of Passing
The state Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill, Deana’s Law, May 25 aimed at strengthening drunk driving penalties in the state, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Deana’s Law is named after Brookhaven resident Deana Eckman nee DeRosa, killed in 2019 by a six-time DUI driver. It is aimed at “the worst of…
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Croydon Murder Case — Cold for 31 Years — Ends in Arrest of Long-Suspected Neighbor
A 31-year-old Croydon cold case is finally solved. Vinny Vella, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, chronicled this long delay of justice. On Apr. 19, 1991, Joy Hibbs’ home was set aflame. Inside she had been both strangled and stabbed to death, with the arson that followed presumably used to cover the crime. The primary suspect was…
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Levittown Woman Becomes the First in the State to Be Cyber-Bounced from Interactive Gaming
Sydney Shorr, a 30-year-old Levittown resident has made Pa. iGaming history. She didn’t win a record e-jackpot. Or enjoy a lucky run of virtual cards. In fact, her distinction was a wholly negative one, reports Gary Rotstein for Penn Bets. Shorr is the first Pa. resident to be barred from all interactive gambling. The action…
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Legal Matters: Your Child’s High School Graduation Can Affect Your Child Support
By Liz Billies Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, is almost here. While it certainly ushers in more BBQs and trips to the Shore, it also signals the start of high-school graduation season. Graduation is a special time for all graduates and their loved ones alike, but it can have additional significance for divorced or…
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Washington Post: Chesterbrook-Based Insurance Agency Helps Woman Win Case Involving Six-Figure Hospital Bill
When she was scheduling a procedure at one of Centura Health’s hospitals in 2014, Lisa French was told she would have to pay an estimated $1,337 out of pocket, writes Timothy Bella for The Washington Post. However, once the procedure was over, the Colorado resident received a bill of $303,709, with more than $229,000 to…
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Local Insurance Claim Filed for Hemp Harvest That Went Down the Drain, Not Up in Smoke
Chester County couple Brooke and Glen Henderson are still fighting their insurer eight months after Hurricane Ida destroyed $80,000 worth of hemp drying in their Cochranville basement, writes Bob Fernandez for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple had harvested 340 pounds of hemp crop a few days before the storm hit. After the heavy rainfall began,…
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Our A-Okay DA: New York Think Tank Names Matt Weintraub One of the Best Prosecutors in the Nation
The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, a New York organization dedicated to “…developing ideas that foster economic choice and individual responsibility,” has named Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub one of the five best prosecutors in the U.S. The list from Thomas Hogan appeared in the Institute’s City Journal. The assessment searched for excellence among…
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Bristol Township Pairs Social-Service Experts with Police, Creating ‘Co-Responders’ to Trouble
To help Bristol Township police officers in situations in which social services may represent a better resolution to an issue than incarceration, the borough is joining other local communities using a “co-responder” program. A Lower Bucks Times report explained its intent. The Bristol initiative has paired Fetiye “Tia” Kazee and Keevon Johnson aside the men…
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Legal Matters: Preparing For Home Improvement
By Eric Wert Are you thinking about installing a pool, adding a shed, deck or a privacy fence — or perhaps something bigger? As a property owner, you know there is never a shortage of projects to improve your home and make it your own. However, prior to making a significant deposit with your contractor or…
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Devon Horse Show Takes Easttown Township to Court
The Devon Horse Show has taken Easttown Township to court, accusing it of price-gouging the equestrian nonprofit, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The lawsuit comes after the DHS received a hefty bill of $130,000 from the township for permits and services for this year’s show. That amount nearly doubles what the township charged…
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Legal Matters: Three Ways to Control the Speed and Cost of Your Legal Matter
By Elizabeth Billies 1) Get information to your attorney in a timely manner. Your attorney will likely ask you for supporting documentation, a summary or explanation, and/or other needed information during the course of their representation of you. Ask your attorney when he or she would ideally need the requested information and provide it in a timely manner.…
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Yardley Couple Pleads Guilty to Car Thefts; The Pair of Grinches Also Burgled a House on Christmas Night
Yes, it’s Easter Bunny season, but a Yardley couple — Keith Johnson and Jessica Fletcher — is being jailed for crimes that include a decidedly Grinchy act on Christmas night 2010. On a more widespread basis, they also stole more than 250 motor vehicles in Southeastern Pa. The case’s resolution was announced by the office…
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Legal Matters: Navigating Summer Camp Plans with Your Co-Parent
By Inna Materese Spring has officially sprung, which means the school year is winding down. Thoughts of the hot summer months — and summer camp — have probably crept into view, along with questions about payment arrangements for co-parents. Support orders typically provide for basic child support based on statewide guidelines, as well as the division…
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The Gift (Card) of Life: Hero Saves Choking P.F. Chang’s Guest in Warrington
A simple gift card may have ultimately saved the life of a P.F. Chang’s patron in Warrington. Police officer Sean McCoy was lunching at the chain restaurant with his wife when an emergency interrupted their meal. Jon Campisi covered the public servant’s quick-thinking actions in the Lower Moreland Patch. Officer McCoy, 40, was about to…
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County Ratchets Up Skills Requirements for Construction Contractors Working on Area Projects
The Bucks County Board of Commissioners, to better ensure the quality of the construction work the county contracts, has modified the standards under which contractors’ skills are considered. Peg Quann reported this raised experience/education floor for the Bucks County Courier Times. The commissioners voted unanimously to amend the county’s Responsible Contractor Ordinance, the March 2020…
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Ridley 1978 Murder Victim Remained Unidentified for 44 Years — Until Now
The victim in a 44-year-old cold case murder has finally been identified, thanks to some internet detective work, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc.com. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Ridley Township police announced that a John Doe found dead Dec. 13, 1978, is Kevin Carroll. Carroll was an 18-year-old airman who was discharged from…
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