Alleged Bensalem Bank Robbers to Face Fewer Charges

A Philadelphia man and a South Jersey woman headed to trial for allegedly robbing a Bensalem bank in August will face one less charge apiece as the case moves through Bucks County Court. 

Joseph Coraluzzi, 32, of Philadelphia and Deana Paulik, 24, of Cherry Hill on Tuesday waived their preliminary hearings in district court for charges stemming from their alleged involvement in a robbery of Fulton Bank, 2100 Street Road, according to court records. 

Coraluzzi, who had been charged with robbery of a financial institution, a felony offense, along with misdemeanor offenses of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and recklessly endangering another person, had the latter charge withdrawn on Tuesday, according to court records. 

Paulik, Coraluzzi's alleged accomplice, who had been charged with robbery of a financial institution and conspiracy to rob a bank, both felony offenses, as well as misdemeanor charges of receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking, had the latter charge withdrawn. 

Paulik remains free after posting 10 percent of $50,000 bail. Coraluzzi remains in jail in lieu of posting 10 percent of $1.5 million bail. 

Both Paulik and Coraluzzi have formal arraignments scheduled for next month in Bucks County Court.