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Police Seek Missing 72-Year-Old In Bucks County Police Seek Missing 72-Year-Old In Bucks County
Police Seek Missing 72-Year-Old In Bucks County A 72-year-old Fairless Hills man has been missing since Monday, July 29, according to Falls Township police. Joseph Verni was last seen around 8 a.m. that day, authorities said. He was wearing a burnt orange T-shirt and shorts and drives a white Honda Fit with Pennsylvania tag number MLG5191.  Verni is 5-foot-9 with a thin build, they added.  Anyone with information is asked to call Detective John Vella, at 215-302-3317 or email j.vella@fallstwppd.com. 
Man Admits Pointing Replica Handgun At Officers In Bucks County, DA Says Man Admits Pointing Replica Handgun At Officers In Bucks County, DA Says
Man Admits Pointing Replica Handgun At Officers In Bucks County, DA Says A Levittown man could spend nearly two years in prison for pointing a fake gun at police officers last year, prosecutors say.  Benjamin Fell, 21, was shot by Falls Township police last March 28 during what began as a routine traffic stop on Lincoln Highway, the DA's Office said.  Fell fled police in his 2007 silver Ford Focus, driving 75 mph in a 40 mph zone before the chase ended near Oak Lane, authorities said.  Prosecutors said Fell opened his car door, ignored police commands to show his hands, and pointed a "dark gun-shaped object" at an officer.  The of…
Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Morrisville; Police Seek Witnesses Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Morrisville; Police Seek Witnesses
Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Morrisville; Police Seek Witnesses Authorities are investigating the Morrisville crash that killed a borough man early last Friday, April 5.  Falls Township police said the 34-year-old pedestrian was struck on the 250 block of West Trenton Avenue around 2:45 a.m.  He was critically injured and taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey, where he died from his injuries within the hour, police said.  The driver was a 22-year-old man in a silver 2017 Toyota Yaris, according to investigators.  "Impairment of the driver of the striking vehicle is believed to be a factor …
Bucks Coroner IDs Bicyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash Bucks Coroner IDs Bicyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash
Bucks Coroner IDs Bicyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash Authorities have identified the man hit and killed on New Falls Road in Levittown on Monday, Sept. 4, as 64-year-old Francisco Chavarria of Bristol.  Chavarria died from multiple injuries, said the Bucks County Coroner's Office. The manner of death was ruled accidental.  It happened near the intersection with Vermillion Drive, Falls Township police previously said. Chavarria was hit by a Nissan Rogue around 7 p.m. and pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.  The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old Morrisville resident, remained on-scene and is cooperatin…
Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Car In Philly Suburbs, Police Say Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Car In Philly Suburbs, Police Say
Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Car In Philly Suburbs, Police Say A bicyclist died at the scene of a crash in Levittown on Monday evening, Sept. 4, according to Falls Township police.  Authorities say the bicyclist was hit by a Nissan Rogue on the 9000 block of New Falls Road around 7 p.m. The victim, who was "wearing dark-colored clothing and no helmet," was critically injured and pronounced dead by first responders, police said. He has not been officially identified but authorities say he was a Levittown area resident in his 60s named Jose. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old Morrisville resident, remained on-scene and is cooperating…
Missing Teenager Last Spotted In Levittown: Police Missing Teenager Last Spotted In Levittown: Police
Missing Teenager Last Spotted In Levittown: Police A teenage boy is missing and was last seen in Levittown on May 26, according to investigators.  Davae Smith has not been spotted since 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Falls Township police wrote in a release. At that time, he was in the Birch Valley section of Levittown, authorities said.  Smith is described as 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt, and a camouflage hoodie, police said.  Anyone with information is asked to call Falls Twp. police at 215-328-8519 or email Detective Dennis O'Connell at d.oconnell@fallstwppd.com. Anonymous …
Bucks 20-Year-Old Pointed Fake Gun At Cops Before They Shot Him, DA Claims Bucks 20-Year-Old Pointed Fake Gun At Cops Before They Shot Him, DA Claims
Bucks 20-Year-Old Pointed Fake Gun At Cops Before They Shot Him, DA Claims The shooting of a 20-year-old man by Falls Township police nearly two months ago was a "justified" use of force, says the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.  On March 28, DA Matthew Weintraub said his office was investigating an "officer-involved shooting" during an early morning traffic stop in Levittown. A driver was accused of pointing a gun at police twice before allegedly "fleeing from police in his vehicle," prosecutors said at the time.  Now, in a statement from First Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Schorn, the DA's Office said the policemen acted in accorda…
Authorities Seek Missing Levittown Teenager Authorities Seek Missing Levittown Teenager
Authorities Seek Missing Levittown Teenager Law enforcement officials in Bucks County are asking for the public's aid in finding a missing Levittown boy.  Jean Azofeifa, 15, is "missing and has not been located," said Falls Township police in a statement Wednesday, March 15. Azofeifa is said to be 5-foot-2 and 125 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to call Falls police at 215-328-8519 or email Detective John Vella at j.vella@fallstwppd.com.  Anonymous tips can be submitted to tiplines@fallstwppd.com. 
Bucks Teen Opened Fire On Levittown Home, Police Claim Bucks Teen Opened Fire On Levittown Home, Police Claim
Bucks Teen Opened Fire On Levittown Home, Police Claim A Bucks County teen faces criminal charges after police say he unloaded a firearm at a home in Levittown while people were inside.  It happened last August on the 100 block of Willow Drive, said Falls Township police in a statement. Seven months later, on Friday, March 10, the department arrested Gavin Stanec, now 19, of Levittown, and charged him with the shooting.  Police did not report any injuries as a result of the incident.  Stanec was booked at a Bucks County jail on a litany of felony charges including eight counts of aggravated assault, eight more counts of firing a…
Levittown Man Charged With Woman's Fatal Overdose, DA Says Levittown Man Charged With Woman's Fatal Overdose, DA Says
Levittown Man Charged With Woman's Fatal Overdose, DA Says A Levittown man is charged with a woman's fatal overdose in 2021, and prosecutors say he took more drugs before calling for help on her behalf.  Steven Yard, 31, is charged with drug delivery resulting in death, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and related offenses for the death of 39-year-old Mary Coyle, said Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub in a statement.  Officials say that on Nov. 16, 2021, Falls Township police were called to a Yardley Avenue home at 11:15 p.m. They arrived to find Coyle dead and Yard "actively overdosing" on the floor next to…
Alcohol Thought To Be Factor In Crash That Killed Driver With No Headlights In Bucks Co.: PD Alcohol Thought To Be Factor In Crash That Killed Driver With No Headlights In Bucks Co.: PD
Alcohol Thought To Be Factor In Crash That Killed Driver With No Headlights In Bucks Co.: PD Alcohol was believed to have played a factor in a crash that killed a driver in Bucks County, authorities said. An unidentified man was traveling on the 800 block of Trenton Road in a vehicle with its headlights off when he struck another vehicle that was backing into a driveway around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, Falls Township police said. The first driver was taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The second driver was left with minor injuries. "Alcohol use by the deceased operator is believed to be a factor in causation," police said on Facebook. …
Quadruple Bucks Co. School Stabbing, Nearby Shooting Related: Police Quadruple Bucks Co. School Stabbing, Nearby Shooting Related: Police
Quadruple Bucks Co. School Stabbing, Nearby Shooting Related: Police A quadruple stabbing at a Bucks County school and a shooting that happened within hours of each other in the same neighborhood may be related, authorities said. The night of chaos began around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Penn Valley Elementary School on North Turn Lane in Levittown, where four people were stabbed during an altercation between two groups, Falls Township police said. The victims, three of whom were minors, were taken to local hospitals, where they are expected to survive, police said. Then around 11:45 p.m., officers were called to the 100 block of Willow Drive in Levi…
1 Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash In Bucks County 1 Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash In Bucks County
1 Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash In Bucks County One person was critically injured following a three-vehicle crash Wednesday, June 22 in Bucks County, authorities said. Falls Township police were called around 7:55 a.m. for the wreck at New Ford Mill Road and Bordentown Road, LevittownNow reports. A dump truck went through a stop sign at a T intersection and struck the back end of a tractor-trailer, Falls Township Police Officer Christopher Iacono said. The trailer swerved into the opposite lane and collided with a trash truck driven by a 46-year-old Philadelphia woman, the officer said. The woman was taken to Capital Regional Heal…
Woman Pushing Shopping Cart Outside Bucks Grocery Store Dies After Crash: PD Woman Pushing Shopping Cart Outside Bucks Grocery Store Dies After Crash: PD
Woman Pushing Shopping Cart Outside Bucks Grocery Store Dies After Crash: PD A woman died after a car hit her shopping cart and knocked her to the ground outside a grocery store in Bucks County Wednesday, June 8, authorities said. A motorist driving slowly through the parking lot of the Giant Food Store in the Fairless Hills Shopping Center struck two shopping carts being pushed by the 73-year-old victim and another person around 3 p.m., Falls Township police said. The woman, who police say is a local resident, was taken to Saint Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, where she died around 9:30 p.m. It was unclear whether the second person received me…
2 Killed In Weekend Falls Township Crash: PD 2 Killed In Weekend Falls Township Crash: PD
2 Killed In Weekend Falls Township Crash: PD Two people were killed in a one-car crash Sunday, April 24 in Falls Township, authorities said. A 2004 gold Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling down Tyburn Road near Cedar Lane when its driver went off the road, hit a "tree-line," and flipped around 7:30 p.m., Falls Township Police Chief Nelson Whitney said. The driver and passenger died of their injuries, the chief said. Their identities were not made public as of Monday morning.
Child Luring Probed In Bucks County: Police Child Luring Probed In Bucks County: Police
Child Luring Probed In Bucks County: Police Police in Bucks County are investigating an attempted child luring incident. A Pennsbury High School student was walking home on the 100 block of S. Queen Anne Drive, when she was approached by "an older heavy set white man with slicked back gray hair and a white goatee," between 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. on Friday, March 18, she told Falls Township police. He repeatedly asked the victim if she need a ride, but she refused, according to police. He then left the area in an older model gray sedan with a possible damaged front driver’s side headlight, police said. He was also wearing …
Two Suburban Philly Businesses Shut Down For Prostitution Investigations Two Suburban Philly Businesses Shut Down For Prostitution Investigations
Two Suburban Philly Businesses Shut Down For Prostitution Investigations Two businesses in the Philadelphia suburbs have been shut down indefinitely following allegations of prostitution, authorities said. Authorities closed New Super AcuCare on Oxford Valley Road in Fairless Hills and West Trenton Day Spa on West Trenton Avenue in Morrisville on Friday, March 11 after Falls Township police determined that the businesses were "promoting prostitution and human trafficking," they said. Investigators say they recovered "a multitude of evidence" to support those claims during a warranted search of both businesses. They also discovered a slew of code violations…
Person Found Fatally Shot At Park In Bucks County Person Found Fatally Shot At Park In Bucks County
Person Found Fatally Shot At Park In Bucks County A person was found fatally shot at a park in Bucks County Tuesday morning, authorities said. Officers were called around 8:05 a.m. to the Quaker Penn Park in Morrisville, where they found a man dead from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound, Falls Township police said in a Wednesday news release.  Police said there were no witnesses or park visitors at the time of the shooting. The gun was recovered from the scene, police said.
Police Officer Justified In Deadly Falls Township Shooting, DA Says Police Officer Justified In Deadly Falls Township Shooting, DA Says
Police Officer Justified In Deadly Falls Township Shooting, DA Says A police officer was justified in fatally shooting a knife-wielding man earlier this year during a domestic dispute in Falls Township, authorities announced Wednesday. “I have concluded that [the officers] were reasonable in their individual beliefs that both of their lives were placed in clear and present danger by Mr. Jorge Perez at the time that [the officer] shot him," Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub said in a letter to Falls Township police chief Nelson Whitney. "I, therefore, conclude that [the officer] was justified in discharging his weapon and shooting Jorge…
SEEN HER? Missing Levittown Teen May Be In Philadelphia SEEN HER? Missing Levittown Teen May Be In Philadelphia
Seen HER? Missing Levittown Teen May Be In Philadelphia Police in Bucks County are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Levittown teen. Tayelor Anthony, 14, was last seen around 12 p.m. on Aug. 9 wearing a gray sweat suit, Falls Township police said. She is approximately 5’4, and she weighs around 120 pounds. Police believe she may have traveled to Philadelphia. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sergeant Michael Callahan at 215-949-9100 ext. 460 or via email at m.callahan@fallstwp.com  People can also submit a tip by contacting the department's anonymous tip line at (215) 949-9120 or hitback@fallstwp.com.
SEEN HIM? Police Looking For Missing Philly Teen Last Seen In Langhorne SEEN HIM? Police Looking For Missing Philly Teen Last Seen In Langhorne
Seen HIM? Police Looking For Missing Philly Teen Last Seen In Langhorne Police in Bucks County are seeking the public's help locating a 16-year-old Philadelphia boy last seen in Langhorne. Nasir Martin's last contact was on July 25 at the Sheraton Hotel on North Oxford Valley Road, Falls Township police said. Martin was last seen wearing a black suit with thin, white, pin stripes and may be in the Philadelphia area, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective John Vella at 215-949-9100 ext. 431 Or via email: j.vella@fallstwp.com.  Individuals can also contact the department's anonymous tip line at (215) 949-9120, Anonymous ema…
Charges Upgraded For Man Whose GF Died In Motel Assault, DA Says Charges Upgraded For Man Whose GF Died In Motel Assault, DA Says
Charges Upgraded For Man Whose GF Died In Motel Assault, DA Says Charges have been upgraded for a Bucks County man whose girlfriend died of injuries suffered by him days after an assault, authorities said Tuesday. Evan M. Smith, 37, of Morrisville, was charged last week with aggravated assault, strangulation, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and fleeing and eluding. A homicide charge was tacked on for Smith, whose 36-year-old girlfriend, Jamie Beighley -- who had been clinging to life since Thursday -- died on Sunday at Jefferson Bucks Hospital, the Bucks County DA's Office said. Smith apparently choked his girlfriend until she was…
DA: Bucks Man Charged For Choking Girlfriend Unconscious At New Falls Motel DA: Bucks Man Charged For Choking Girlfriend Unconscious At New Falls Motel
DA: Bucks Man Charged For Choking Girlfriend Unconscious At New Falls Motel A Bucks County man was arrested on various assault charges for choking his girlfriend to the point of unconsciousness at a motel in Fairless Hills Thursday, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of a cardiac arrest, found Jamie Beighley, 36, lying on the floor of a room in New Falls Motel on Lincoln Highway with no pulse, and blood on her face, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's office. Evan Smith, 37, of Morrisville, was performing CPR on Beighley when he became "combative" and "uncooperative" with officers, and then fled the scene in a car, authorities…
PD: Levittown Man, 79, Dies In Fairless Hills Crash PD: Levittown Man, 79, Dies In Fairless Hills Crash
PD: Levittown Man, 79, Dies In Fairless Hills Crash A 79-year-old Levittown man died in a crash early Thursday morning in Fairless Hills (Bucks County), authorities said. Charles Cocchiaro was driving in a 1995 Jaguar on Trenton Road just before 9 a.m. when he veered onto the shoulder and struck the back of an occupied but parked 2018 Nissan, according to Falls Township Police Chief Nelson Whitney. Cocchiaro was found unresponsive by arriving officers, Whitney said. Life-saving efforts were also unsuccessful. The occupant of the Nissan was taken to Jefferson Bucks Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.…
PD: Bucks Man Arrested For Pulling Gun On Driver At Wendy's Drive-Thru In Falls Township PD: Bucks Man Arrested For Pulling Gun On Driver At Wendy's Drive-Thru In Falls Township
PD: Bucks Man Arrested For Pulling Gun On Driver At Wendy's Drive-Thru In Falls Township A Bucks County man was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun during an argument with a driver at a Wendy's drive-thru in Falls Township, authorities said. A man told officers that Hector Ginorio, 23, exited his car and was holding a gun, trying to get him to get out of his car around 12:30 p.m. on June 19, according to Falls Township police. The victim, who at the time had children in his car, was able to give officers a description of Ginorio's car, police said. They were able to locate it at Ginorio's Morrisville home and confirm he was the suspect. He was arrested and char…
Victim In Fatal Falls Township Crash Identified As Morrisville Woman,  Police Say Victim In Fatal Falls Township Crash Identified As Morrisville Woman,  Police Say
Victim In Fatal Falls Township Crash Identified As Morrisville Woman, Police Say The victim in a fatal crash that occurred in Falls Township Tuesday morning has been identified, authorities said. Nancy Amoroso, 86, of Morrisville, was traveling South on Hood Boulevard in a 2017 Nissan Sentra when she experienced a medical emergency, and veered across the opposite lane, striking a parked unoccupied car, around 7:50 a.m., according to Falls Township police chief Nelson Whitney. Amoroso was transported to Jefferson Bucks Hospital and pronounced dead shortly thereafter, Whitney said. Amoroso's exact medical emergency was not specified. Hood Boulevard between New Falls Ro…
Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Falls Township Crash Was Speeding On Brand New Bike, Police Say Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Falls Township Crash Was Speeding On Brand New Bike, Police Say
Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Falls Township Crash Was Speeding On Brand New Bike, Police Say Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed in Monday's crash as a 24-year-old Florida man. Blake Anthony Sims was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed when his hat flew off on Millcreek Road at Willow Driver just before 1:20 p.m., Falls Township Police Chief Nelson E. Whitney II said citing a witness. Sims, of Marianna, FL, looked back, presumably at his hat, and lost control of the motorcycle. The motorcycle only had 11 miles on it. Sims was pronounced dead at the scene. I hate that I even have to post this.....You were such an amazing friend to Paige & Molli. Y…
SEEN HIM? Bucks County Police Search For Suspected Trailer Thief SEEN HIM? Bucks County Police Search For Suspected Trailer Thief
Seen HIM? Bucks County Police Search For Suspected Trailer Thief Police in Bucks County are looking to identify a man who they suspect stole a trailer from Hesski Service station early Monday morning.  The alleged trailer thief was seen operating a white Chevrolet Trailblazer with unknown tag, according to Falls Township police.  If you have any information, please contact Falls Township Police Officer R. MacPherson at 215-949-9100 ext: 425 or r.macpherson@fallstwp.com, you can also submit a tip below.
FOUND! Missing Bucks County Boy, 13, Located Unharmed FOUND! Missing Bucks County Boy, 13, Located Unharmed
Found! Missing Bucks County Boy, 13, Located Unharmed A 13-year-old boy who went missing Wednesday was found unharmed, authorities said. ORIGINAL STORY: Ayden Elfvin-Porter was last seen in the North Park section of Levittown, according to Falls Township police. Ayden is described as white, 5-foot 3-inches tall with a thin build.  Ayden was wearing all red and carrying a book bag with his name on it.  You are urged to call 215-328-8519 if you see him or have any information.
Bucks Man Threatens Woman With Stun Gun, Maces Himself, Police Say Bucks Man Threatens Woman With Stun Gun, Maces Himself, Police Say
Bucks Man Threatens Woman With Stun Gun, Maces Himself, Police Say A Bucks County man threatened a woman with a stun gun and then sprayed himself with pepper spray, said authorities who arrested both on drug charges. Officers were called to the Nolan Park Apartments in Morrisville for a domestic situation between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. May 7, Falls Township police said. There, Christopher Mosher, 21, had been arguing with Caitlyn Eastmead, 18, who said Mosher threatened her with the gun before macing himself, police said. Police found drugs in the apartment and Mosher and the woman were arrested, authorities said.
Bucks Co. Man, 30, Threatens To Grab Falls Township Officer's Gun, Police Say Bucks Co. Man, 30, Threatens To Grab Falls Township Officer's Gun, Police Say
Bucks Co. Man, 30, Threatens To Grab Falls Township Officer's Gun, Police Say A 30-year-old Bucks County man is in custody after police say he threatened to grab an officer's gun in Morrisville Friday evening. Officers arrived at the Commons at Fallsington apartment complex on a report of a domestic incident when they noticed a man -- later identified as Frederick Kornstedt -- outside, and walking towards an officer's car in a "confrontational manner," at approximately 6 p.m, according to Falls Township police. When the officer got out of his car and told Kornstedt to stop, he continued to approach the officer in tears, and told the officer, "I'll grab your gun,…