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Council Rejects EIT, Amending Redevelopment Area pulled from Vote

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The Morrisville Borough Council rejected a plan to implement a 1 percent Earned Income Tax on residents and non-residents in a 4 to 3 vote, at last weeks meeting and pulled a planned vote to amend the borough’s redevelopment area.

The EIT rejection will have an impact on 2022 budget discussions which started the day after the vote, in a series of public meetings which continue at the municipal building Monday and Tuesday nights beginning 6 p.m.

Council members Justin Bowers, Helen Hlahol, Mike Yager and Scott Robinson voted against levying the tax on residents and non-residents. while Council members Ted Parker, Robert Paul, and Nancy Sherlock voted to approve the tax.

Prior to the vote, a super majority of residents attending the meeting said they were against the implementation of the tax, however a large contingency of residents also showed up to express their displeasure with proposed plans to blight several properties surrounding Williamson Park and the planned extension of the redevelopment area which also includes the park area.

Melissa Johnson a resident of Park Avenue said she is against EIT, but understands the financial challenges the borough faces as it tries to come up with a 2022 fiscal budget.

I know you’re struggling to know where money is coming from. While we were hit with COVID-19 the city was hit also. I don’t think hitting out income anymore is the answer. We already pay enough taxes, Johnson said.

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Rich B of Prospect Avenue said he was 100 percent opposed to the proposal.

The residents of Morrisville already pay too high taxes. We already pay the highest legal mill rate for the borough. You need to figure out this budget with what you already take from us, he said.

“Prove to us that you can manage our money for one year and then come back and ask us again” said West Maple Avenue resident John D.

There were two residents who said they supported the borough’s effort with implementing the tax, each for similar reasons.

Rezza Raman of 155 Hillcrest Avenue spoke for a few minutes about the proposed Williamson Park project, which he opposes, said about the EIT, no one likes to pay more taxes, but if we have to choose an evil, to get the town out of the whole its in right now, a tax is ok. Other towns  have taxes and its going to be painful. Its less risky than taking the town generationally the wrong direction like approving the park project.

Borough Manager Judith Danko said prior to the vote there isn’t much left to cut from budget and its going to require some creativity on council’s part in the light of the vote to reject the tax.

We’ll be cutting things that effect the municipality” she said, as officials face an about $500 deficit.

After last weeks vote to nix the new tax, unfounded rumors circulated that a second council vote (actually third since 2020) would be scheduled during this weeks budget discussions.

Danko in response to questions from Lower Bucks Source, last week said a future vote on incorporating an EIT is a possibility.

“At our previous budget meeting I was directed to continue to review the proposed future budget and cut police, public works, and possibly office staff to have a balanced proposed 2022 budget. I was not directed on anything regarding the EIT. Although that does not negate from this issue possibly arising again from council members at future meetings,” she said.

Borough officials said a tax hike in 2022 seems imminent due to the EIT vote rejection.

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In related council  meeting news, a motion to extend the borough’s boundaries of the certified redevelopment plan was pulled from the agenda due to “procedural concerns,” officials said.

A majority of residents spoke out against the proposed plan even after it was pulled from the agenda, including Morrisville Little League officials.

The plan which is part of an overall redevelopment project was presented by J.W. McGrath, a developer and civic designer in 2019.  Redevelopment at the park site has been a hot button topic for residents and little league officials since it was first proposed over three years ago.

Project plans- called the Williamson Park Town Square- are still in their own infancy stage but calls for the building of 500 luxury apartments,  a hotel, retail shops, new dining areas and an amphitheater between the Trenton-Makes and Calhoun Street bridges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Trenton Man Jailed for Brutal Beating of Ex-Girlfriend in front of Morrisville Pizzeria

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A 23 year-old Trenton, New Jersey man is behind bars at Bucks County Jail charged for brutally beating his ex-girlfriend in front of a Morrisville Borough Pizzeria that was captured on video by two witnesses in April of last year, police say.

Police were dispatched on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at approximately 7:34 p.m., for a assault report at Nick’s Pizza, on E. Trenton Avenue. The 911 caller said a young female ran into the restaurant bleeding from the face and asked for help.

Police arrived on scene and went inside Nick’s Pizza to speak with the victim.

Officers observed the victim having a large bleeding gash on her left eyebrow. She also had blood all over her face, her chest and her left eye was swollen shut and bruised badly, according to court papers. The victim told police that she was in a great deal of pain and was terrified that the man who assaulted her would come back for her She identified her ex-boyfriend, Kashonn McGill as the perpetrator.

Police then spoke with witnesses still on scene who also captured on video part of McGill allegedly beating the victim on their cell phone video applications.

According to witness #1, she reported that a black male pulled the victim out of a red vehicle and began punching and kicking her.

According to witness #2, the video clearly shows a red Hyundai Sonata stopped in the traffic way of the parking lot in front of Nick’s Pizza with an unknown type white sedan positioned directly in front of the Sonata, nose to nose. A tall black male with medium length dreadlocks, wearing a light blue long sleeve top and grey shorts is seen punching and kicking the victim female on the ground in the face, head and back. The female is wearing a maroon top and matching leggings.

Witness #3’s video clip shows a woman with long, black hair, wearing a cropped jean jacket, black t-shirt and grey short shorts is seen trying to help the other female and fight off the male. The female being assaulted is screaming for help. The male then grabs the female in maroon by the hair, pulls her up off the ground, then bear hugs her from behind and drags her over to the white vehicle. He opens the driver’s side door and attempts to shove the victim into the vehicle. The victim continues to scream loudly while W#3 attempts to pull her away from the male. The victim falls to the ground and the video stops.

Morrisville Borough Police were able to identify the victim as the female in the maroon outfit. And identified McGill through state records.

A short time later police arrived on scene at Capital Health Regional Hospital and spoke with the victim’s mother. She told police McGill had been allegedly stalking her daughter and she was able to obtain a Protection From Abuse order against him, but he continues to terrorize the victim.

Morrisville Police discovered Trenton Police had not served the PFA yet, court records show.

The victim’s mother identified McGill’s vehicle for police.

The officer then spoke to W#3, the other person involved in the incident. She said she and the victim were hanging out and had to drop something off at the victim’s house for her mother. They spotted McGill following them in his car (in New Jersey) and began driving around, trying to lose him. They decided to cross the Calhoun Street Bridge into Pennsylvania, and turned into Morrisville Shopping Center, stopping in front of Nick’s Pizza.

W#3 said that McGill began “tapping” her car with his as they were driving. There was no damage to the vehicle and she said she was not injured. Then, McGill, according to a witness got out of his vehicle, pulled the victim out of her vehicle (the red Sonata), and began to beat her.

The witness told police she was fearful of the victim’s life and that McGill allegedly said he was going to kill her.

According to the medics that transported the victim to the hospital, one medic believed she suffered an orbital fracture and possibly a jaw fracture. The medic told police that the victim said during transport to the hospital that McGill allegedly stole her purse and cell phone from her.

The victim’s mother called 911 to speak to the officer investigating the assault. She told police that her daughter’s (witness number 3) friend told her McGill allegedly said he was going to be waiting for her at her house when they got home. Police asked if the friend had the victim’s phone and she said she did, however, she said McGill still had the victim’s purse and refused to give it back money he believed was owed to him by the victim.

The victim denied owing McGill money, saying he is lying just to have an excuse to stalk her. Before police left, the officer tried again to see if the victim was feeling up to speaking with her, but she said she was in too much pain at that time, according to court records.

Police issued an arrest warrant for McGill last April.

He was arrested on Feb. 24, 2026 and arraigned by District Judge Corryn L. Kronnagel. She set bail at 10 percent of $500,000. He is charged with one felony count of aggravated assault, misdemeanor counts of simple assault, disorderly conduct, theft by deception, and related offenses.

Unable to post bail, McGill was remanded to County Jail where he currently remains pending his next court appearance scheduled for March 10. He has no attorney of record according to online court records.

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Morrisville Borough Police Reports: BB Shot Through Window, Break In Thief Arrested and More

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Morrisville Borough Police Reports Feb 16 to Feb 23, 2026

Stolen Package-02/17/26 @1200-Victim reported his package was stolen between 0600-0700 this morning from the 100 Block of N. Delmorr Ave.  The package was valued at $93.99.

Retail Theft-02/17/26 @1350- Police took a report from Giant Food Store of a retail theft that occurred yesterday evening around 1945 hours. A white male stole $117.88 of merchandise and fled the store.

False ID/Arrest-02/17/26 @0936-Mercedes L. Cooke, age 34, was arrested for false ID to law enforcement following a traffic stop by the 7/11 shopping center. Cooke was processed at HQ’s and released pending summons.

Warrant/Arrest-02/17/26 @1822-Orialys Vera Rodriguez, age 29, was arrested for an outstanding warrant issued by PSP at the police HQ’s. Rodriguez was transported to the Trevose Barracks, and custody was given to PSP.

Criminal Mischief to automobiles-02/18/26 @0721-Victims states her vehicle was spray painted overnight in the unit block of Osborne Ave.

Criminal Mischief to buildings-02/18/26 @1108-Victim reported someone shot a BB through his window overnight in the 600 block of Hillcrest Ave.

Criminal Mischief to Auto-02/19/26 @0910- Victim states that her vehicle, located on the unit block of W. Trenton Ave., had its driver’s side window smashed, trunk was left open, nothing taken from vehicle. Window repair costs approximately $300.

Arrest/Warrant-02/21/26 @1720-Larry Clegg, age 35, was arrested after a traffic stop due to a warrant out of this department. He was processed and arraigned. Bail was set at $10,000 unsecured.

Arrest/Warrant-02/22/26 @0152-Aldon Bachelor, age 21, was taken into custody by the Bucks County Park Police, transported to police HQ’s for a warrant out of Morrisville Borough Police . He was processed and arraigned. Bail was set at $5000.00 unsecured.

Arrest/Theft-02/23/26 @2355-James S. Crouthamel, age 47, was taken into custody for breaking into vehicles and pulling car door handles in the 500 block of N. Pennsylvania Ave. He was processed and arraigned. He was sent to BCP on $25,000 10%.

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Morrisville Police Reports: Threat at HS Deemed Non-Credible, Anti-Theft Lock Sends Woman Fleeing And More !

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Morrisville Borough Police Reports – Feb 3 2026 – Feb 16 2026

Retail Theft/Warrant-02/03/26 @1100-Kassine Huggins, age 35, had a warrant issued for his arrest for retail theft/rsp following a retail theft at Giant Food Store on 01/28/026, where $228.99 of merchandise was stolen.

Terroristic Threats/Arrested @1400-02/03/26-John Cehlar, age 59, was arrested for terroristic threats.

Retail Theft-02/05/26 @1159-A white male with a grey goatee beard wearing a dark jacket, winter hat, blue jeans with tan work boots took 2-4 packs of Red Bull Energy drink valued at $20.00 at the Dunkin Donuts on W. Bridge St. The white male fled on a bicycle.

Warrant/Arrest-02/06/26 @1435-John Keane, age 41, was dropped off by Sheriff’s for his active warrant out of this Department. Keane was processed and arraigned at HQ’s and released ROR.

Suspicious Circumstances-02/06/26 @1453-Officers were dispatched for reports of a threat to the Morrisville High School. Schools were temporarily placed on lockdown. After a thorough investigation, there was no credible threat found.

Cited/Harrassment-02/06/26 @1937-Jodane Johns, age 24, was cited for harassment from an incident that occurred on 01/29/26 in the 100 unit block of S. Washington St.

Theft from a Trailer-02/12/26 @1046-Between the times of 1/29/26 and today’s date an unknown subject stole 4 lights and a battery from a light tower trailer. This incident occurred in the area of Hall Ave. and Manor Ln. Total loss is $1000.00.

PICS/Warrant-02/10/26 @2145-Rashad Hallett, age 46, a warrant was issued for a Pennsylvania Instant Check System violation,

Hit and Run Traffic Accident -02/13/26 @1100- Vehicle hit and run crash occurred on 2/13/26 between the hours of 2100 and 2200. The Victim’s vehicle was parked on the northbound side of N. Pennsylvania Ave.

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Theft-02/13/26 @1644-Police responded to a phone call regarding theft of packages from Colonial Gardens Apartment. The victim states she ordered $500.00 worth of items from Amazon. The delivery driver marked all of the items as delivered, but several packages were never delivered. Total value loss $343.96.

Stolen License Plate-02/15/26 @1054-Victim reported the PA license plate was stolen off her vehicle overnight from Colonial Gardens.

Graffit-02/15/26 @1721- Officer observed graffiti at 2 locations in the unit block of Bridge St. and Yardley Beer.

Retail Theft-02/16/26 @1803-Police were dispatched to a Retail Theft in progress at Giant. An unknown female attempted to steal $140.80 worth of merchandise, but the anti-theft cart locked, and she was approached by the staff at the doors. The female fled the area on foot towards Plaza Blvd.

 

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