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Bucks Gunman Faces Murder Charge In Slaying Of Temple University Officer Bucks Gunman Faces Murder Charge In Slaying Of Temple University Officer
Bucks Gunman Faces Murder Charge In Slaying Of Temple University Officer An 18-year-old Bucks County man is facing various charges including murder in connection with the shooting death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, authorities said. Miles Pfeffer was captured at his home on the 2300 block of Quarry Road in Buckingham Township by members of the US Marshals — who used Fitzgerald's handcuffs to take him into custody — at 7:12 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, according to Daily Voice sources and the Bucks County DA's Office. Miles Pfeffer was captured in the shooting of Temple U officer Chris Fitzgerald.US Marshals Office/Miles Pfeffer Instag…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Handcuffs Of Slain Temple U Officer Used In Capture Of Suspect In Bucks County Handcuffs Of Slain Temple U Officer Used In Capture Of Suspect In Bucks County
Handcuffs Of Slain Temple U Officer Used In Capture Of Suspect In Bucks County The handcuffs that Philadelphia Police Office Christopher Fitzgerald used every day at work were used to apprehend the 18-year-old suspect accused of shooting him dead, officials said. Miles Pfeffer was captured at his home on the 2300 block of Quarry Road in Buckingham Township at 7:12 a.m., according to Daily Voice sources and the Bucks County DA's Office. Pfeffer is accused of fatally shooting the officer during a foot pursuit on the 1700 block of West Montgomery Avenue Saturday evening, Feb. 18, authorities said.  Pfeffer disregarded the officer's orders and a struggle ensued, authorit…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Philadelphia Man Gets Prison Time For Violent Assault On Guards Philadelphia Man Gets Prison Time For Violent Assault On Guards
Philadelphia Man Gets Prison Time For Violent Assault On Guards A Philadelphia man is going to spend time behind bars for a violent assault on sheriff's deputies last year, authorities said. Jeffrey Dingle, 44, was sentenced to 18 months to 48 months in prison after pleading guilty on Tuesday, April 12 to three counts of aggravated assault and one count each of criminal trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct, according to the Bucks County DA's Office. Dingle injured several deputies on April 21, 2021, and they were taken to Doylestown Hospital for treatment. One suffered a fractured orbital bone, authorities said. The…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Family Of Mom Killed By BF Shares Her Domestic Violence Struggle As Cautionary Tale Family Of Mom Killed By BF Shares Her Domestic Violence Struggle As Cautionary Tale
Family Of Mom Killed By BF Shares Her Domestic Violence Struggle As Cautionary Tale Those who knew Pennsylvania's Jamie Beighley say she loved Evan Smith despite years of abuse suffered by him. Even when he hurt her physically, even when he yelled at her, Beighley remained determined to fix her relationship. But things hit rock bottom earlier this year, according to a family member, who requested anonymity -- and Beighley was losing hope. "Evan told her numerous times that he was going to kill her and the kids, just within the past few months," the family member told Daily Voice. "[Jamie] even said, 'Either he's going to die or I'm going to die. It's the only way out.'" …

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by Nicole Acosta
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PA Hunter Sentenced In Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Man Enjoying Romantic Evening PA Hunter Sentenced In Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Man Enjoying Romantic Evening
PA Hunter Sentenced In Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Man Enjoying Romantic Evening A 52-year-old hunter was sentenced to between seven years and two decades in prison for the shooting death of an 18-year-old man in a state park last October, authorities announced. Kenneth Troy Heller of Warminster, pleaded guilty to guilty to involuntary manslaughter, recklessly endangering another person, possession of an instrument of crime, possession of a prohibited offensive weapon and two hunting law violations on Wednesday, the Bucks County DA's Office said. Jason Kutt, of Sellersville, was sitting with his girlfriend at the edge of the lake near the Old Ridge Road access to t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Bucks County Man Shared Child Porn Via Online Messaging App, DA Says Bucks County Man Shared Child Porn Via Online Messaging App, DA Says
Bucks County Man Shared Child Porn Via Online Messaging App, DA Says A 21-year-old Bucks County man was arrested for sharing child porn over an online messaging app, authorities said. Brendon Vladimir Lauff, of Bristol Township, possessed and shared numerous images and videos of child porn between Jan. 30 and Feb. 15, the Bucks County DA's Office said. An investigation was launched March 16, after authorities received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that a Kik user uploaded several files to the server, the DA's office said. A subpoena was served on the internet service provided and traced to a Bristol Township home whe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bristol Man Admits To Trying To Kill Estranged Wife Screaming For Help In Front Of Daughter, 8 Bristol Man Admits To Trying To Kill Estranged Wife Screaming For Help In Front Of Daughter, 8
Bristol Man Admits To Trying To Kill Estranged Wife Screaming For Help In Front Of Daughter, 8 A Bucks County man who violated a protection of abuse order in repeatedly stabbing his estranged wife last August admitted trying to kill her before a judge on Wednesday, authorities said. Walter Joseph Vandoren Jr., 44, of Bristol Township, pleaded guilty to attempted homicide, burglary, criminal trespassing, simple assault, possession of an instrument of crime, terroristic threats, and criminal mischief before Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey L. Finley, the Bucks County DA's Office announced. Bristol Borough police were dispatched to the 200 block of Buckley Street after receivin…

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by Cecilia Levine