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KNOW HIM? Pennridge Police Seek Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman Inside Landis Supermarket KNOW HIM? Pennridge Police Seek Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman Inside Landis Supermarket
Know HIM? Pennridge Police Seek Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman Inside Landis Supermarket Police in Bucks County are seeking the public's help locating a man who they say assaulted a woman inside a supermarket in Perkasie Sunday afternoon. The 37-year-old woman was driving at the intersection of North Main Street and Church Road around 4 p.m. when the suspect, driving a white sedan, pulled out in front of her, according to the Pennridge Regional Police Department. The woman told police she honked her horn at the vehicle and they both entered the parking lot of the Landis Supermarket. The woman entered the store and began to shop, when the man entered the store, actively looking…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
DA: Perkasie Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Girl He Met Online DA: Perkasie Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Girl He Met Online
DA: Perkasie Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Girl He Met Online A Perkasie man was arrested on multiple felony charges for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl whom he met on an online chat platform marketed as a website to "talk to strangers," authorities said. An investigation into Jonathan Faucette, 55, ensued after New Hanover Township police on May 18 received a ChildLine report stating that the girl had described a sexual encounter with an older, married man, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and New Hanover Township Police Chief Kevin McKeon. Investigators discovered that Faucette and the girl …

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Argumentative Man Pulls Fire Alarm, Goes On Breaking-Spree In Bucks, Police Say Argumentative Man Pulls Fire Alarm, Goes On Breaking-Spree In Bucks, Police Say
Argumentative Man Pulls Fire Alarm, Goes On Breaking-Spree In Bucks, Police Say An argumentative man was arrested after he pulled a fire alarm and went on a breaking spree in Perkasie last week, authorities said. Officers arrived at a building on South 2nd Street on June 21 to find that the building had evacuated due to the fire alarm pulled by the "disorderly subject," Perkasie police said. Bryan Fowler, who policy say continued to be argumentative with police was taken into custody. Fowler was charged with false alarms to agency of public safety, simple Assault, theft, and criminal mischief. Fowler was arraigned by Judge Falcone and transported to Bucks County…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Crews Free Stuck Driver In Perkasie Crash Crews Free Stuck Driver In Perkasie Crash
Crews Free Stuck Driver In Perkasie Crash Rescue crews freed a stuck driver from their car after it crashed in Perkasie Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Crews arrived at the intersection of Ridge and Tunnel Roads on a report of an auto extrication, according to Perkasie Fire Company. Pictures from the scene show the removal of the driver's side and left passenger's side door. The driver was sent to an area hospital by EMS, authorities said. The driver's exact condition is unknown.

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by Nicole Acosta
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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Streets In Bucks County Black Bear Spotted Roaming Streets In Bucks County
Black Bear Spotted Roaming Streets In Bucks County Police are urging residents in Bucks County to be aware of any black bear sightings as the animals have been spotted multiple times within the last day in the Perkasie area, authorities said. There were reported sightings of two bears in the area of Ridge Road beginning Tuesday, June 15 around 8:20 p.m., according to the Perkasie Borough Police Department. Not long after, one bear was seen traveling through the borough crossing Callowhill Street near 3rd Street in the direction of the creek, police said. Unconfirmed reports say a bear was hit by a car on Ridge Road Wednesday morning. …

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Most Popular Burger Spots In Suburban Philadelphia Area Most Popular Burger Spots In Suburban Philadelphia Area
Most Popular Burger Spots In Suburban Philadelphia Area A great burger doesn't have to be fancy. All you need is a juicy patty, maybe some cheese, and a bun. But if you're looking for some variety, you've come to the right place. Here are some of the best burger joints in the suburban Philadelphia area, each one uniquely delicious. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications, and recommended by Daily Voice readers. BUCKS COUNTY: Steam Pub, 606 2nd Street Pike, Southampton NEW! Burger of the Week Southwest Turkey Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turkey burger, c…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lifestyle
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly This week's gonna be a hot one. What better way to keep cool than with ice cream? Here are some of the most popular ice cream spots in the Greater Philadelphia area. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Buster's Real Ice Cream, 3630 Concord Road, Aston View this post on Instagram A post shared by queen of ice cream (@queenoficecream_) Chester Springs Creamery, 521 E Uwchlan Ave., Chester Springs Cocco's Gelateria, 550 Oak A…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Perkasie Firefighters Douse Brush Fire Spotted By Neighbors Perkasie Firefighters Douse Brush Fire Spotted By Neighbors
Perkasie Firefighters Douse Brush Fire Spotted By Neighbors Perkasie firefighters doused a brushed fire after the flames were spotted by a resident in the neighborhood Wednesday. A neighbor told fire crews they noticed the fire across the street from their house, according to Perkasie Fire Company No. 1. Firefighters are urging local residents to use caution and follow local codes for burning as the dry air is more likely to cause brush fires.

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by Nicole Acosta
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Perkasie PD: Man In Custody After Breaking Into Neighbor's Home With Hammer, Damaging Property Perkasie PD: Man In Custody After Breaking Into Neighbor's Home With Hammer, Damaging Property
Perkasie PD: Man In Custody After Breaking Into Neighbor's Home With Hammer, Damaging Property A Perkasie man is in custody after police said he broke into a neighbor's home with a hammer, damaged property, and threatened to harm the owner. Officers arrested James Berner on April 11 and he was charged with burglary, assault, criminal trespassing, possessing instruments of crime, recklessly endangering another person, terroristic threats, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and harassment, according to Perkasie Borough Police Department. Berner was arraigned by Judge Armitage and transported to Bucks County Prison after failing to post 10 percent of $100,000 bail. No futher informa…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Police: Bucks Driver Facing Charges After Striking Pedestrian In Perkasie Police: Bucks Driver Facing Charges After Striking Pedestrian In Perkasie
Police: Bucks Driver Facing Charges After Striking Pedestrian In Perkasie A Bucks County driver is facing charges after she allegedly struck a pedestrian in Perkasie last summer, authorities said. Rebecca Carper, 48, was found to have been driving a car with a suspended license when she struck a pedestrian on South 9th Street on July 31, 2020, according to Perkasie police. The pedestrian was left with several injuries, police said. Following the investigation, a warrant was issued for Carper, but she failed to turn herself in to police, authorities said. U.S Marshals Service in Philadelphia was able to bring Carper into custody on March 16 in Montgomery Co…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Police: DUI Bucks Driver Hits Parked Car In McDonald's Parking Lot Police: DUI Bucks Driver Hits Parked Car In McDonald's Parking Lot
Police: DUI Bucks Driver Hits Parked Car In McDonald's Parking Lot A Bucks County driver is facing DUI charges after colliding with a parked car in a local McDonald's parking lot, authorities said. Police arrived at the scene and found Vincent Gardner, 37, under the influence in his car after he crashed into a parked car in the McDonald's parking lot on Constitution Avenue in Perkasie, on Feb. 4, according to the Perkasie Borough Police Department. No injuries were reported in the accident, police said. Gardner was arraigned by Judge Regina Armitage and charged with driving under the influence on Feb. 10. His bail was set at $15,000. 

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Snow Collapses Roof Of Bucks County Office Building Snow Collapses Roof Of Bucks County Office Building
Snow Collapses Roof Of Bucks County Office Building The roof of a Bucks County office building collapsed over the weight of heavy snow on Saturday night, authorities said. Fire crews arrived at the former Delbar Products building, which is under construction, to find a portion of the roof collapsed due to snow buildup, around 7 p.m at 6th Street and W Spruce Street in Perkasie, according to the Sellersville Volunteer Fire Department. The property has been vacant since 2008 and is being renovated into 90 high-end apartments and 10 townhouses, Doylestown Patch reports. Firefighters from Sellersville and Perkasie cleared the scene in approxima…

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by Nicole Acosta