Law Enforcement
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What Pennsylvania’s New Cellphone Ban While Driving Entails
A new state law that will take effect next year has banned drivers in Pennsylvania from talking on a handheld device while driving, writes Gillian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A previous law banned texting while driving, but Pennsylvania was the only state in the region to allow drivers to talk on the phone while…
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Brave Teen Defied Code of Silence and Helped Solve Four Murders in Philadelphia
A brave 18-year-old Philadelphian decided to defy the code of silence three years ago and helped solve four murders and nearly dismantle a West Philadelphia gang, writes Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The teen was arrested in September 2021 while driving a stolen black Audi A6. That was his first run-in with police, and…
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Four Montco Towns Rank Among Top 50 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Four Montgomery County towns ranked among the top fifty safest places to live in Pennsylvania as of February 2024, according to a recently released report from ElitePersonalFinance. To determine the ranking, ElitePersonalFinance used the latest data from the FBI crime statistics in the United States and calculated the total number of violent crimes per 1,000…
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Bucks County Cold Case Cracked: DNA Analysis Identifies Man Found in Delaware River in 2003
The Bensalem Township Police Department has closed a 20-year-old mystery in Bucks County of a body found on the banks of the Delaware River, according to CBS News Philadelphia. Two fishermen discovered the body in 2003. For years, the unidentified man remained a mystery, but the autopsy revealed that the man had drowned. However,…
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Want to Become a Police Officer? This Bucks County Police Department is Looking to Hire
The Middletown Township Police Department is looking to hire new police officers, and it is offering resources for people to apply. Beginning on Oct. 12, the department began its hiring process so that more officers could join the force. Headquartered at 5 Municipal Way in Langhorne, applicants can print and complete the application and hand…
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Bucks County Officials Remind Residents to Stay Alert When Signing Heating Contracts
With the cold weather approaching, the Bucks County Government is warning residents to stay on top of the fine print in their heating contracts. Now that the weather is cooling down, Bucks County residents are getting ready with heating companies to ensure that they have proper temperature control in their homes. This means that contracts…
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Bucks County District Attorney’s Office Welcomes Three New Detectives to the Area
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is welcoming three new detectives to its ranks after a recent swearing-in ceremony. Jason Callahan, William Mooney, and Jeff Jumper are collectively bringing decades of experience to the office. The three detectives took the oath of office from Common Pleas Judge Brian T. McGuffin. Callahan spent 28 years with…
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Penndel Group Reminds Community of ‘Move Over Law’ Following Accident with Morrisville Officer
In the aftermath of a recent vehicular accident with a Morrisville police officer, a local group is reminding residents of an important safety law. Recently, Corporal Bill Smith of the Morrisville Borough Police Department was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended while helping a disabled driver. He has since been released from the hospital. In…
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Bucks County Authorities Investigating Mysterious Explosion in Northampton Township
Authorities in Bucks County are continuing to investigate an explosion that occurred in Northampton Township over the weekend. Dispatchers with the Bucks County 911 Center received at least 75 calls about the explosion around 10:30 PM on Saturday. A local drone team was sent out that night and Sunday morning. In collaboration with the Bucks…
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Middletown Fire & Emergency Services’ ‘Fire Prevention Expo’ Slated for Early October
Middletown Fire & Emergency Services, located at 3 Municipal Way in Langhorne, will be hosting this year’s “Fire Prevention Expo” at the Restaurant Depot, located at 1661 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, on Oct. 7 from 9 AM – 3 PM. Those in attendance can enjoy displays of local fire trucks, ambulances, and other police…
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Bucks County Authorities Host FBI-LEEDA Training for Nearby Police Departments
Supervisors from Upland Borough Police Department recently attended a week-long training session in Bucks County that was held through the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, or FBI-LEEDA, according to a staff report from CrimeWatch. The Supervisor Leadership Institute focused on helping law enforcement leaders develop their own leadership style, understand their personality to better…
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Bensalem Township is Looking for a New Fire Chief. Here’s What to Know About Applying
A township in Bucks County is searching for the perfect applicant who has the ability to oversee the area’s fire department. Bensalem Township is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Career Fire Chief. This is a new position in the Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety. Officals encourage highly-qualified applicants to apply to the…
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Central Bucks West High School to Get New Student Resource Officer
The Bucks County Salary Board voted unanimously to hire a deputy sheriff to replace an existing deputy who will be assigned the Student Resource Officer role at Central Bucks West, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The request for the new hire was made by Bucks County Sheriff’s Department and will help in the support…
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Annual Pre-National Night Out Event in Abington Draws Large Crowds
On Monday, July 31, thousands of Montgomery County residents attended the 23rd annual Abington Township Pre-National Night Out. National Night Out has been an annual tradition for almost 40 years. It is a chance for law enforcement officers to engage with the community, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. The pre-National Night Event in…
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Skimming Device Found at Wawa ATM in Bristol Township. Here’s How to Stay Safe
If you have used the Wawa ATM in Bucks County recently, police are advising you to check your bank account due to a skimming device that was found at the location, reports Deanna Durante for NBC10 Philadelphia. Police are now searching for two suspects who they believe installed the device at the ATM on Wednesday…
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Human Services Co-Responder Continues Work with Several Bucks County Townships
A human services co-responder in Bucks County is continuing to help members of her community through her outreach methods. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the co-responder for the Warminster Patch. Katrina Mattioni is a Human Services Co-Responder who recently began to work with the Warrington Township Police Department. Through her work, she has been able to…
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Looking to Work as a Firefighter? This Bucks County Township is Looking for Help
A township in Bucks County is looking to find new fire fighters to help keep the community safe and aid those in need. The Warminster Fire Department, located at 300 Madison Avenue in Warminster, is looking to hire new fire fighters. The starting salary is $65,000 per year ($31.25/hr) with benefits, employer paid retirement plan,…
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Bensalem Firefighter Celebrated for 70 Years of Service to His Community
A community in Bucks County is celebrating the life and achievements of a longtime firefighter, who has kept his community safe for decades. James Thorpe has worked for various fire safety agencies in the Bensalem for many decades. Now, he is celebrating 70 years of service to the residents of Bensalem Township. “Jimmy began his…
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