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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…
Victims Held At Gunpoint During Coatesville Home Invasion: Police Victims Held At Gunpoint During Coatesville Home Invasion: Police
Victims Held At Gunpoint During Coatesville Home Invasion: Police Two people were beaten and threatened with a gun when a burglar broke into their Coatesville home early morning on Tuesday, May 21, according to city police.  Authorities said 40-year-old George Parks forced his way inside a house on the 700 block of East Chesnut Street around 3:30 a.m. One of the homeowners confronted him and they "fought for several minutes" before Parks overpowered the victim and held a gun to their head, police said.  The other homeowner "tried to help (...) by grabbing a firearm in their residence they had for protection," authorities said. Parks overpowered…
Woman Fights Off Would-Be Kidnapper, Rapist In PA Supermarket Parking Lot: DA Woman Fights Off Would-Be Kidnapper, Rapist In PA Supermarket Parking Lot: DA
Woman Fights Off Would-Be Kidnapper, Rapist In PA Supermarket Parking Lot: DA A woman fought off a 6-foot man who police say was trying to rape and kidnap her in the parking lot of a Bucks County supermarket. The victim parked her truck toward the back of the parking lot of the Redner's on Lincoln Highway in Middletown around 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, when she was immediately approached by 41-year-old Daniel R. Pierson, of Yardley, Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn said. Almost immediately after getting out, Pierson grabbed the woman from behind, Schorn said. The victim screamed and fought to free herself from the bearded Pierson's grip, but he ref…
US Rt 30 Crash Kills Man, York County Coroner Says (UPDATE) US Rt 30 Crash Kills Man, York County Coroner Says (UPDATE)
US Rt 30 Crash Kills Man, York County Coroner Says (Update) A coroner was called to the WellSpan York hospital in connection to the crash near the border of York and Adams counties along US Route 30, authorities said on Friday.  An 86-year-old man at 11:01 a.m. on Jan. 12, following the crash, York County Coroner Pam Gay explained. A tractor-trailer and a sedan had collided in the 7400 block of Lincoln Highway/US Route 30 near the intersection of Moulstown Road in Paradise Township, just before 9:19 a.m. on Jan. 12 when the call came into the County of York Department of Emergency Services.  The driver of the sedan was entrapped in his v…
1 Injured In Chester County Drive-By Shooting 1 Injured In Chester County Drive-By Shooting
1 Injured In Chester County Drive-By Shooting One person was injured in a drive-by shooting in Chester County Thursday, July 7, authorities said. The shooting happened on the 3500 Block of Lincoln Highway in Thorndale around 5:40 p.m., Caln Township police said. Police believe the shots were fired from a dark-colored Audi A5 or S5 coupe made between 2013 and 2016. Amir Flowers, 20, was taken to Paoli Hospital, where he is expected to survive, police said. The vehicle was last seen fleeing eastbound on Lincoln Highway.  Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or 610-383-7000.
7-Eleven Worker Robbed At Gunpoint In Bensalem, Police Say 7-Eleven Worker Robbed At Gunpoint In Bensalem, Police Say
7-Eleven Worker Robbed At Gunpoint In Bensalem, Police Say A Bensalem 7-Eleven store worker was robbed at gunpoint last week, leaving police looking for two suspects, authorities said. A man in all black, wearing an orange construction vest, a black winter hat, and clear glasses, wielded a handgun and demanded cash at the store on Lincoln Highway around 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, Bensalem police said. Meanwhile, another man in all black, carrying a red bag and also wearing a hat was breaking into the PA skills machine with a tool believed to be a hammer, according to police. The men fled on foot in an unknown direction, police said. Po…
Man Shoots Woman For Accidentally Bumping Into Him At Coatesville Market, Police Say Man Shoots Woman For Accidentally Bumping Into Him At Coatesville Market, Police Say
Man Shoots Woman For Accidentally Bumping Into Him At Coatesville Market, Police Say A woman and her brother were injured after she accidentally bumped into a man at the Coatesville Market Wednesday morning, and was shot by the man in retaliation, authorities said. Police are on the hunt for Moenell Coleman, 25, of Coatesville, who is wanted on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, felon not to possess a firearm, and related offenses in the shooting, Coatesville police said. The woman, who is in her twenties, was walking through the Coatesville Market in the 800 block of Lincoln Highway when she accidentally bumped into Coleman around 9:50 a.m., police said. Whe…
Caln Police Seek Witnesses In Hit-Run Crash That Hospitalized 24-Year-Old Man Caln Police Seek Witnesses In Hit-Run Crash That Hospitalized 24-Year-Old Man
Caln Police Seek Witnesses In Hit-Run Crash That Hospitalized 24-Year-Old Man Caln Township police are looking for anyone with information about a hit-and-run crash that happened on Monday and left one person hospitalized. An unidentified 24-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at approximately 6:10 a.m. on the 1600 block of Lincoln Highway, just east of Veterans Drive, local police said. The man was taken to Paoli Hospital Trauma Center where he is listed in stable condition, Caln Township police said. Investigators believe a person driving a white box truck may have witnessed the crash, as well as several vehicles that may have passed the man while he was injur…
PA State Police Trooper Rescues Mom, Kids From Chester County Flood Waters PA State Police Trooper Rescues Mom, Kids From Chester County Flood Waters
PA State Police Trooper Rescues Mom, Kids From Chester County Flood Waters A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was in the right place at the right time while cruising through Caln Township Thursday afternoon. Trooper Kyle VanHart from PSP-Embreeville rescued a mom, her two children, and their dog from a flooded roadway at South Bailey Road and Lincoln Highway around 12:15 p.m., state police confirmed. PA State Trooper helps rescue a Mother and her two children along with their dog from a flooded roadway at S Bailey Rd &... Posted by IrishEyez Photog on Thursday, September 23, 2021 A bystander also assisted in the rescue. Meanwhile, firefighters from Thor…
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…
Heavy Flooding Closes Streets In Coatesville, Downingtown Heavy Flooding Closes Streets In Coatesville, Downingtown
Heavy Flooding Closes Streets In Coatesville, Downingtown Heavy flooding from rain showers closed streets in Coatesville and Downingtown in Chester County Tuesday afternoon. 5th Ave between Lincoln Highway and Walnut Street in Coatesville was announced closed around 4:15 p.m., according to Chester County Emergency Services. Additionally, Route 30 between Coatesville and Downingtown is closed as of 5:26 p.m. The streets will be closed until further notice.
Bucks County Driver Arrested For DUI After Running Red Light Bucks County Driver Arrested For DUI After Running Red Light
Bucks County Driver Arrested For DUI After Running Red Light A Bucks County motorist was arrested for driving under the influence after running a red light, authorities said Jeff E. Ward Jr. was pulled over about 10 p.m. on Nov. 13 near Lincoln Highway, according to Penndel Borough Police Department. Ward was observed driving north on Dunham Road in a black vehicle when he failed to use a turn signal and also failed to stop for the steady red light, police said. Ward's vehicle also crossing into oncoming lanes and accelerated to a significant speed before being stopped by a police officer in the 400 Block of Lincoln Highway, police said.&n…
Authorities: PA DUI Driver, 20, Nearly Caused Accident With Police Car Authorities: PA DUI Driver, 20, Nearly Caused Accident With Police Car
Authorities: PA DUI Driver, 20, Nearly Caused Accident With Police Car A 20-year-old driver was under the influence when she nearly caused an accident with a police car in Bucks County, authorities said. A car functioning without a headlight or brake light on Lincoln Highway near Neshaminy Street was stopped at a traffic light when a police officer spotted it around 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, Penndel Borough police said. When the light turned green, the vehicle made a late turn in front of the marked Penndel police car, almost causing an accident, authorities said. The officer stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver, later identified by her driver's licen…