Law Enforcement
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High School in Bucks County Floats the Idea of a Full-Time Officer on Campus
A high school in Bucks County is in talks to bring in a police officer on a full-time basis as a measure to ensure students’ and staff’s safety. Ed Doyle wrote about the discussion for TAP Into Doylestown. Central Bucks High School West, a part of the Central Bucks School District in the Doylestown area,…
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Pull Over? Neigh!: Hulmeville Police Wrangle Up Rogue Horses Galloping Down Main Street
Two police departments in Bucks County recently joined forces to stop some wayward animals running around a busy road. The Hulmeville Borough Police Department, with the assistance of the Penndel Borough Police Department, stopped two escaped horses that were running through Main Street in Hulmeville on Tuesday afternoon. The dark brown horses galloped down the…
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Could You Turn That Down? Bucks County Residents Hope to Silence ‘Disruptive’ Fire Sirens
One town in Bucks County is beginning to rethink a very loud part of its infrastructure, but many acknowledge the good it is doing. Reporters at Fox 29 Philadelphia covered the loud sirens. The sirens located at the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Department have been both a source of safety and annoyance for Bucks County residents for…
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Bucks County Authorities Warn Residents of Credit Card Skimmers Found on Gas Pumps
A police department in Bucks County is stepping up checks after several credit card skimmers were found at two local gas stations, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. The skimmers were discovered at two separate Penndel locations – the 7-Eleven Gas Station at 527 West Lincoln Highway and Express Gas at 652…
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As St. Patrick’s Day Approaches, Bucks County Police Crack Down on DUI Drivers
Police in the Bucks County area are preparing to keep drunk drivers off the road during on of the most popular holidays of the year. Deanna Durante wrote about the crackdowns for NBC10 Philadelphia. Law enforcement in Warrington Township wants the public to know they will be keeping the roads safe following the St. Patrick’s…
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Plumstead Law Enforcement Official Awarded ‘Officer of the Year Award’ by Local Organization
A local American Legion Post recognized a Plumstead Township police officer with the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. Ed Doyle wrote about the officer for TAP Into Doylestown. The Albert R. Atkinson Jr. American Legion Post 210, located in Doylestown, presented the honor to Corp. Michael Johnson on March 6. Johnson joined the…
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Bucks County Fire Company Hires Full-Time Firefighters Due to Lack of Volunteers
A fire company in Bucks County has begun to hire more full-time employees as they are faced with a lack of volunteer firefighters. Alicia Roberts wrote about the volunteers for CBS Philadelphia. To help cover a gap in volunteers, Northampton Township’s Fire Company has hired full-time, paid firefighters. The lack of volunteers is a problem…
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Trading Card Initiative Aims to Strengthen Relationship Between Bensalem Police, Local Youth
A police station in Bucks County is working to improve their relationship with local youth to build better report with the community. Staff reporters from NBC10 Philadelphia wrote about the initiative. A new trading card competition aims to strengthen the relationship between Bensalem Police and local youth by getting the youngsters to collect all the…
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Richboro Florists Create Wreath to Honor Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer
A flower shop in Bucks County created a floral masterpiece in order to honor a Philadelphia police officer who recently lost his life. Fireside Flowers, located at 1040 2nd Street Pike in Richboro, recently donated a wreath to honor Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, a Temple University police officer who was recently shot and killed while on…
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Bucks County Authorities Hope to Come Closer to Solving Cold Case Six Decades Old
A cold case that has left Bucks County officials puzzled for over 60 years may soon be solved as investigators continue their search. Keith Schweigert wrote about the case for Fox 43. On Feb. 17, 1960, Bucks County authorities found Helen Drummond Fischer, 55, dead in her Doylestown home. Found to have suffered multiple injuries,…
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Doylestown Fire Company Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary of Antique Truck
A Bucks County fire company is celebrating the enduring beauty and long legacy of firefighting by a single vehicle they possess. The Doylestown Fire Company, located at 68 Shewell Avenue in Doylestown, is celebrating the centennial anniversary of one of their antique vehicles. Nicknamed “Fox”, Engine 19-3 was purchased from the Ahrens Fox Company in…
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After Almost Four Decades, Bucks County Authorities Have a Major Update on a Famous Cold Case
Bucks County authorities have recently made a major discovery in one of the area’s most notorious cold cases, dating back to the late-1980s. Dino Flammia wrote about the cold case for WPG Talk Radio. In 1986, local authorities found a human skull on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River in Morrisville. Now, almost four…
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Middletown Township Police Department Remembers Fallen Detective 14 Years After His Tragic Passing
A Bucks County police department is celebrating the life and work of a detective who lost his life in the line of duty many years ago. The Middletown Township Police Department recently acknowledged the 14 year anniversary of the death of Detective Christopher Jones, who was killed the line of duty on Jan. 29, 2009.…
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Bucks County Police Officers Begin De-Escalation Training by Using Virtual Reality Technology
A Bucks County police department is utilizing new technology as a way of training for new ways of enforcing the law in the area. Staff reporters from Fox 29 wrote about the new training methods. The Central Bucks Regional Police Department is using virtual reality for de-escalation training. The department received a $159,037 federal grant…
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Bensalem Students Participate in Mock Trial Event, With Winners Named ‘Best Lawyer’ and ‘Best Witness’
Two Bucks County school districts recently competed against one another in a mock legal trial, with one walking away victorious. The Bensalem High School Mock Trial team competed against Holy Ghost Prep’s team in a recent faux trial. Participants engaged in a mock legal proceeding in order to show their knowledge of how cases such…
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After Almost Two Decades, Bucks County Authorities Are Coming Close to Solving a Major ‘John Doe’ Case
After decades of investigating, Bucks County authorities are coming close to being able to identify a long-unnamed victim. Joe Holden reported on the case for CBS News Philadelphia. It was back in 2003 when Bensalem Township Police Detective John Monaghan got the call that a body had been found on the banks of the Delaware…
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Bucks County Lawmakers Announce $5.8 Million in Grants for Crime Prevention Measures
Several Bucks County representatives and lawmakers have announced a large amount of grants to be used to prevent crime in the area. Rep. Tina Davis recently announced that local lawmakers in Bucks County have secured $5.8 million in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The funds will be used in an effort to…
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Heavy Rainfall Did Not Deter Nearly 100 People from Attending Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony in Richboro
A veterans group in Bucks County recently helped to celebrated those who have fallen in the line of duty with a special commemoration. Staff writers from the Lower Bucks Times wrote abut the occasion. On Dec. 3, the Northampton Township Veterans Advisory Commission hosted the 2022 Hometown Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony. Despite heavy rainfall, nearly…
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