Trailer Catches Fire In Bensalem, One Taken To Hospital: Officials Trailer Catches Fire In Bensalem, One Taken To Hospital: Officials
Trailer Catches Fire In Bensalem, One Taken To Hospital: Officials One resident was taken to the hospital for observation after a fire at a Bensalem trailer park, according to authorities.  The blaze broke out at Top of the Ridge trailer park, 1446 Gibson Road, on Sunday morning, April 28, said Bensalem Fire Rescue. The trailer was badly damaged before firefighters extinguished the flames. Red Cross is assisting the resident and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials added. 
Firearm, Drugs Recovered In Bensalem Traffic Stop: Police Firearm, Drugs Recovered In Bensalem Traffic Stop: Police
Firearm, Drugs Recovered In Bensalem Traffic Stop: Police A routine traffic stop led to two arrests in Bensalem, township police said in a release.  Officers stopped a Chevrolet Tahoe for a faulty brake light, a broken mirror, and a suspended registration on Saturday, April 13, authorities said.  Police said the driver, 33-year-old Brittany Dougherty of Philadelphia, was found to have a warrant for theft at a Bensalem Kohl's, a warrant for burglary in Camden, New Jersey, and a warrant for robbery out of Evesham, New Jersey.  The passenger, 30-year-old Omar Pedro of Philadelphia, was wanted for retail theft, authorities said.&n…
Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities
Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities Bensalem police are asking residents to check their home security video after three cars were shot last Friday, April 19.  Authorities said it happened at the Franklin Commons apartment complex, 1400 Cardinal Drive, near building six between 9:45 and 10:30 p.m. Area residents should check their surveillance cameras and call police at 215-633-3719 to report any suspicious activity, the department said.  
Coroner IDs Camper Killed By Falling Tree In Bucks County Coroner IDs Camper Killed By Falling Tree In Bucks County
Coroner IDs Camper Killed By Falling Tree In Bucks County The woman who died when a tree fell on her RV at a Bucks County campsite was 69-year-old Cynthia Cousins, the Coroner's Office says.  Cousins, of Bensalem, was at the Quakerwoods Campground at 2225 Rosedale Road when a tree fell on her camper late on Saturday, April 20, officials said. Her cause of death was blunt head and torso injuries and the manner was accidental, said Coroner Patricia Campi. State police said a man was also thrown from the camper on impact and survived with minor injuries. Milford Township Fire Department assisted troopers at the scene.  "The Buck…
Philly Burglar Targeting Asian-American Business Owners Arrested In Bucks County: Cops Philly Burglar Targeting Asian-American Business Owners Arrested In Bucks County: Cops
Philly Burglar Targeting Asian-American Business Owners Arrested In Bucks County: Cops A Philadelphia man was arrested in connection with the ransacking of a Bensalem home last fall, and may be connected to other crimes targeting Asian-American business owners, township police said in a release.  Frederick Gray is charged with burglary, criminal trespassing, and criminal mischief, said Bensalem police.  Authorities believe Gray and others targeted a home on Village Greene Boulevard last Sept. 30, forced open the basement door, and made off in a white van. The residents were not home during the burglary but the thieves and their vehicle were caught on the home's…
Longtime Bucks Firefighter Frank Wilson Dies, 67 Longtime Bucks Firefighter Frank Wilson Dies, 67
Longtime Bucks Firefighter Frank Wilson Dies, 67 Francis J. Wilson, a 50-year member of the Union Fire Company in Bensalem, died on Monday, April 8, his obituary says. He was 67.  Wilson's Station 37 colleagues said the Fire Company was his "second home." He had served as trustee, fire police sergeant, and assistant chief during his tenure as a firefighter, the Company said.  With sadness, we announce the passing of another Life Member Frank Wilson, Trustee, Fire Police Sergeant and past... Posted by Union Fire Company - Station 37 on Monday, April 8, 2024 "He was a dedicated member that will be deeply missed by his fel…
Suspect Crashed Into Bensalem Police Cars While Fleeing, Police Say Suspect Crashed Into Bensalem Police Cars While Fleeing, Police Say
Suspect Crashed Into Bensalem Police Cars While Fleeing, Police Say US Marshals have arrested a man accused of fleeing police in Bensalem.  Elovens Joseph was wanted for aggravated assault and related counts after authorities said he crashed into two police vehicles on the 3600 block of Street Road on Feb. 28.  US Marshals said they arrested him in Somerdale, New Jersey on Thursday, April 4.  Court records show Joseph is also charged with aggravated assault by vehicle, criminal use of a communications facility, drug charges, and other offenses. 
Bensalem Police Won't Ask You For Money: Department Warns Of Scam Callers Bensalem Police Won't Ask You For Money: Department Warns Of Scam Callers
Bensalem Police Won't Ask You For Money: Department Warns Of Scam Callers Police in Bensalem are advising area residents to be on the lookout for scam phone calls.  BPD says multiple residents have reported fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating officers, sometimes using the names of real policemen.  The fraudsters "often state that someone in the home has missed a grand jury date or hearing and owes money to avoid criminal or civil penalties," the department says.  No Bensalem police officer of any rank will call to ask for money, authorities warn.  Residents should be weary of any callers who ask them to pay through gift cards,…
Bucks Teen Pleads Guilty To Killing 12-Year-Old In 2022: DA Bucks Teen Pleads Guilty To Killing 12-Year-Old In 2022: DA
Bucks Teen Pleads Guilty To Killing 12-Year-Old In 2022: DA Ash Cooper, who previously went by Joshua Cooper, was sentenced to 15 to 40 years in prison on Thursday, March 21, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.  Cooper, 18, pleaded guilty Thursday to third-degree murder, possession of an instrument of crime, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, prosecutors said in a release.  Prosecutors said Cooper killed 12-year-old Morgan Connors and then video-called a friend asking for help "cleaning up the scene and disposing of the body." Officers responding to Cooper's trailer home at Top of the Ridge Tra…
Bucks County Fire Company Mourns Longtime Member Bucks County Fire Company Mourns Longtime Member
Bucks County Fire Company Mourns Longtime Member James Curran, a retired life member of the Eddington Fire Company of Bensalem, died last Thursday, March 14, according to his obituary. He was 83.  His Eddington colleagues said Curran served more than 40 years with the company and had been battalion chief, company secretary, and fire police captain. He was also part of the all-volunteer Philadelphia Second Alarmers.  Other area departments offered condolences on social media.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim’s family and friends and the Eddington Fire Company - Station 28. As they mourn the loss of Jim Curran. May…
Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father' Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father'
Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father' Marcus Pochettino, a Montgomery County husband and father of two, died suddenly in a car crash last Tuesday, Feb. 27, loved ones said in a GoFundMe. He was 38.  Pochettino was killed when his car crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem, the Bucks County Coroner's Office told Daily Voice.  He lived in Lafayette Hill with his wife of 12 years, Casey, and their sons, 9-year-old Charles and 7-year-old Sebastian, wrote GoFundMe campaign organizer Jamie Kaye.  "Marcus was the epitome of a loving spouse and father, deeply involved in his community and family life," Ka…
Drug Trafficking Group With California Ties Operated In Southeast PA: Feds Drug Trafficking Group With California Ties Operated In Southeast PA: Feds
Drug Trafficking Group With California Ties Operated In Southeast PA: Feds Five members of an alleged trafficking group active in greater Philadelphia face federal charges, the US Attorney's Office announced this week.  Investigators say the group sent cocaine and methamphetamine to Pennsylvania through the mail for distribution in Reading, Quakertown, Bensalem, Plymouth Township, Coopersburg, and elsewhere. Authorities said they seized 40 firearms, over 100,000 rounds of ammunition, 60 pounds of meth, one kilogram of fentanyl, one kilogram of cocaine, 65 pounds of marijuana, 300 fentanyl pills, six pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, and $15,000 cash from the su…