Saturday, April 27, 2013
Catch up on the Bensalem news you may have missed.
Pimp Guilty of Rape, Promoting Prostitution, Drug Delivery and More: According to reports, the Philadelphia pimp Enoch Smith who paid women with heroin and crack cocaine to have sex with men was found guilty of all charges against him. Health Inspections: 6 Bensalem Restaurants Have Code Violations: The Department of Health inspected nine food establishments between April 12 and 19. Six of the nine had code violations. 7 Held Hostage in $80K Extortion Plot, Police Say: Four adults and three children were held overnight in a Bristol apartment, according to reports. Drug Possession Charges Pending After Traffic Stop: Pennsylvania State Police initiated a traffic stop where the driver was found with possible drugs and drug paraphernalia, …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
In case you missed out on some news this week, catch up on the headlines.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Some Aqua Pa. Customers: Some Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. customers are advised to boil water after a main break. The break also caused water outages that made students and staff of two elementary schools hold classes at other district buildings. 9 Bensalem Restaurants Have Health Code Violations: The Department of Health inspected nine food establishments between April 8 to 12. All had code violations. Amtrak Train Kills Pedestrian in Bristol: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Northeast Regional Amtrak train heading south on Wednesday, according to an Amtrak official. School Lane Charter School Supports Well in Africa: Eighth-grade students from School Lane Charter School raised $800 to support a well in …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Catch up on the news you may have missed this week with some of Bensalem's top headlines.
Firefighter, 2 Others Charged With Arson in Croydon Mansion Fire: Bensalem Township Police formally charged three men—including a volunteer firefighter—with arson and related offenses for February fire. 5 Teens Cited with Tobacco Use in School: Over the past week, at least five teenagers under the legal age have been caught with tobacco on school grounds, police said. Health Inspections: How Safe is Your Favorite Restaurant?: The Department of Health inspected 11 food establishments between April 1 to 5. All had code violations. Stolen Vehicle Catches Fire After Crashing During Police Chase: Pennsylvania State Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop for a stolen vehicle before the driver fled and crashed into another vehicle. Hit-and-…
Saturday, April 6, 2013
If you missed some news this week, here's the top-five headlines from Bensalem Patch.
Arson Charges Filed in Connection to October 2012 FireAngelo Grecco Capria, 23, is in Bucks County Prison after being charged with arson, reckless burning or exploding and other related charges in relation to an October 2012 fire in Middletown, according to a court docket. VIDEO: Track Team Honored at School Board Meeting: Twelve high school students attended the Indoor Track State Championship Meet and were honored with certificates of recognition for their participation. SEPTA Train Strikes, Kills Man: A 21-year-old man was struck and killed by a Trenton-bound SEPTA train near Bristol Station, according to SEPTA officials. Bensalem Veteran Announces Candidacy for Congress: Kevin Strouse, a Bensalem native and veteran Army Ranger of Iraq …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Catch up on Bensalem headlines you may have missed this week.
Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Bensalem: A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $250,000 was sold at Bensalem Beer & Soda. If you won the Mega Millions would you tip the person who sold you the ticket? When Will School Gym Open to Public as Community Center?: The Bensalem Township High School gym, which opened to students in December 2011 was supposed to open to the township as a community center soon after, but is still not open to township residents. Stolen Vehicle Found During State Police Patrol: Police reported to a complaint of a suspicious person who, after investigation, turned out to be in possession of a stolen vehicle and was in possession of a prohibited offensive weapon, police said. What Would You do if You Found $30K …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Catch up on headlines from the past week.
Should Stores Charge for Customers to Use Carts? Stores like Aldi and Bottom Dollar charge a 25 cent deposit to use a shopping cart. Is this a good practice? Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Amtrak Train in Croydon: A pedestrian who was trespassing was struck and killed by an Amtrak in Croydon Tuesday night, Amtrak officials said. Stolen Handguns Recovered at Gun Buyback: Nearly 600 firearms, two of which were stolen, were collected at Bensalem Township's anonymous gun buyback events held in February, according to the Bensalem Police Department. Missing Bensalem Man Found, Detained in Philadelphia: Marcian Newman, the Bensalem man who was last seen on Jan. 27, has been located and is currently being detained in Philadelphia, police said. Drama…
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Catch up on the Bensalem headlines you may have missed this week.
Parents Sentenced After Baby who Ingested Heroin Died: The parents of a 8-month-old boy, who died with heroin in his system, pleaded guilty and were sentenced Thursday. Who's Hiring: Panera Bread, Parx, Macy's and More: Are you looking for a new job? Several local businesses in the Bensalem area and nearby are hiring. Missing Teen 'Is on His Way Home,' Mom Says: The missing Levittown teen who was last seen in Bensalem is on his way home, according to his mother. Island Sun Tanning Salon Robber Sought: Bensalem Township police are looking for a man responsible for a robbery at Island Sun Tanning Salon. Music Students Earn Spots on County, State Music Ensembles: Students from Bensalem Township High School have been awarded spots on …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Catch up on headlines from Bensalem from the past week.
Murdered 18-Month-Old's Mother Faces Criminal Charges Last week a Bristol man was sentenced to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to murder in the death of an 18-month-old Bensalem girl. This week the mother of the child is facing criminal charges for child endangerment, police say. Missing, Endangered Man Sought in Bensalem Bensalem Township Police Department is looking for a missing man who suffers from schizophrenia. Car Fire Extinguished by Bensalem Fire Department A car caught fire on Old Lincoln Highway as a result of a traffic accident Thursday morning, according to the fire department. Man Threatens School Staffer, Police Say A 35-year-old man was arrested following an incident at Warren Snyder-John Girotti Elementary School …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Here's some news you may have missed this week.
Child Molester Sentenced to 494 Years: A Falls Township tattoo artist was sentenced to 494.5 to 989 years in prison after being found guilty of 170 sex-related charges. Area Copper Thefts Continue: As copper thefts continue locally they are also becoming more widespread in the U.S., the Coalition Against Copper Theft says. Police: Exterminator Murders Young Doctor During Argument: Police release more details about the murder of Philadelphia doctor Melissa Ketunuti, who was allegedly killed by a Levittown exterminator, Jason Smith. Code Blue Alert Continues Through Jan. 28: The National Weather Service is predicting more frigid temperatures, which has caused Bucks County to extend the Code Blue declaration through Monday, Jan. 28. Trevose …
