Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
SEEN THEM? Newtown Police Seek ID For Pair Who Stole $700 Worth Of Merchandise From Ulta SEEN THEM? Newtown Police Seek ID For Pair Who Stole $700 Worth Of Merchandise From Ulta
Seen Them? Newtown Police Seek ID For Pair Who Stole $700 Worth Of Merchandise From Ulta Police in Bucks County are seeking the public's help identifying a pair who they say stole around $700 worth of merchandise from a local Ulta Beauty store. Two suspects were seen leaving the store without purchasing any items, but with full bags around 4:30 p.m. on March 3 at the Newtown location, according to the Newtown Township Police Department. Surveillance footage revealed that they had stolen multiple items, and an inventory confirmed that $686.88 worth of merchandise was missing, police said. The first suspect is described as a White or Hispanic female, who is heavyset, in their la…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Bucks 'Contractor' Scammed Victim of $4,500 For Incomplete Job, Police Say Bucks 'Contractor' Scammed Victim of $4,500 For Incomplete Job, Police Say
Bucks 'Contractor' Scammed Victim of $4,500 For Incomplete Job, Police Say An unlicensed Bucks County contractor turned himself in for scamming an alleged victim of $4,575 for an incomplete home improvement job, authorities said. A Newtown resident told local police that they hired Patrick Niles, 58, of Yardley under the business name of PFN Home Improvement to complete work on their home in September 2020, Newtown Township police said. Niles was subsequently paid installments for the project, totaling $4,575, but never completed the work on the victim's house, nor did he return any of the payments, police said. An investigation determined that Niles is not a lic…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Bomb Threat Deemed Unfounded After Evacuation Of Council Rock High School North Bomb Threat Deemed Unfounded After Evacuation Of Council Rock High School North
Bomb Threat Deemed Unfounded After Evacuation Of Council Rock High School North A bomb threat deemed unfounded forced students and staff of the Council Rock High School North in Newtown to evacuate the premises Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Local police arrived at the school after someone called in the threat around 2 p.m., Newtown Township police said. The school was evacuated to an alternate site while officers searched the perimeter, and concluded the investigation around 2:40 p.m., police said. School activities resumed as usual after the search, police said. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Fraser was on location and advised of the situation, police…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Newtown Police Warn Residents Of Scammers Posing As Arrested Family Members In Need Of Bail Newtown Police Warn Residents Of Scammers Posing As Arrested Family Members In Need Of Bail
Newtown Police Warn Residents Of Scammers Posing As Arrested Family Members In Need Of Bail Local police are urging residents to be aware of any calls from scammers posing as arrested family members in need of bail money. A Newtown resident told police that she had received a phone call around noon on Monday from someone who claimed to be her granddaughter, according to the Newtown Township Police Department. The scammer apparently used the granddaughter’s actual name and claimed she was arrested after a car accident and needed bail money, police said. The scammer then put “her attorney” on the phone who said that bail was set at $18,000, police said. The "attorney" explain…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Contractor Induced Basement Fire Leaves New Hope Home Uninhabitable Contractor Induced Basement Fire Leaves New Hope Home Uninhabitable
Contractor Induced Basement Fire Leaves New Hope Home Uninhabitable A three-story house fire left one New Hope man's home uninhabitable after a contractor accidentally ignited the blaze while working in the basement, officials said Thursday. Fire crews arrived at the home on 2212 Sugan Road around 10:20 a.m where they found heavy fire throughout the basement, which soon spread to the first and second floors of the home, New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company Chief James Becker told Daily Voice. Chief 46 firefighters requested additional water supply engines around 11 a.m. to put out the large blaze, reports said. The fire left the home uninhabitable, and no…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bristol, PA
Lifestyle
Most Popular Pizzerias In Bucks County Most Popular Pizzerias In Bucks County
Most Popular Pizzerias In Bucks County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are 10 places you can try today in Bucks County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. And yes, they're all open for takeout or pick-up orders amid the COVID-19 outbreak. 1. Jules Thin Crust, 78 S Main St., Doylestown With half a dozen lo…

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by Valerie Musson
Bristol, PA
News
COVID-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders COVID-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders
Covid-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders A brewing company and a pair of gyms were among dozens of health clubs, restaurants and bars defying new COVID-19 orders in Pennsylvania. The new orders went into effect Saturday and will be in place until Jan. 4. For some, that date isn't soon enough. The Proper Brewing Company on Dec. 12 announced they will be open for business as usual. "We’ve taken everything to date into consideration and have decided that we will continue to operate with inside dining, takeout and outside dining in our heated tent, while following the CDC and state Covid guidelines that we have implemented since Jul…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bristol, PA
Lifestyle
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Bucks County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Bucks County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Bucks County Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in Pennsylvania -- and Bucks County. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.  According to the list, the top three spots in Bucks County are Woodside, Newtown and Buckingham Township. Top towns for public schools in the county include Buckingham Township, Warwick Township and Doylestown. Here are the other top places to live in Bucks County, according to Niche.com. 4. Newtown Grant 5. Warrington Township 6. Chalfont 7. Do…

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by Valerie Musson