Cops, Courts & Fire -Bensalem Township
Traffic Stop in Bensalem leads to Foot Pursuit, Arrest of Alleged Drug Dealers
The reported heavy police presence last week which included detectives engaged in a grid search on both sides of 1-95 and along Bristol Pike and the under/overpass of Street Road led to the arrest of two men, one from Bristol and a Pennsylvania State Trooper treated for a minor injury Bensalem authorities said last week
Lower Bucks Source led the early coverage when tipsters, beginning around 3:45 p.m., reported a heavy police presence at the well traveled intersection with detectives engaged in a grid search on both sides of 1-95 and along Bristol Pike and the under/overpass.
According to court records, a Bensalem Police patrol officer stopped a black Nissan Pathfinder SUV bearing PA registration MMN-4903 in the 3500 block of Bristol Pike on Wednesday, August 28, at approximately 2:43 p.m. The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) revealed that the registration had been suspended. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer contacted the driver, later identified as Taheem Armstrong, 36 of Bristol and the front seat passenger, later identified as 30-year-old Kevin Williams of Philadelphia. As of this May, Armstrong had a DUI suspended license and an active warrant for drug delivery out of Bensalem Township, said police.
Following the vehicle stop, Armstrong and Williams fled on foot from the Pathfinder the probable cause said.
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As they fled authorities observed Williams carrying a gray book bag. A perimeter was setup to track the fleeing suspects, which unbeknownst to LBS tipsters was the search for the bag and the suspects. Authorities located a bag similar in color and size to the one Williams fled with in the area where the Bensalem Police traffic stop was initialed.
Approximately 30 grams of suspected heroin were found in the Pathfinder’s back seat, along with a blender and packaging material (blue wax bags and unused trash can-style containers), authorities said.
Taheem Armstrong
Bensalem Police with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in conjunction with Amtrak Police due to the proximity of rail lines maintained the perimeter as the search for the suspects continued for almost three hours, including a K-9 officer, before spotting them on Bristol Pike near I-95 in Bensalem. after they fled from Pennsylvania State Police. After a foot pursuit, the PSP located and detained Armstrong and Williams. In both cases, the subjects resisted arrest and failed to obey police commands. A PSP Trooper suffered injuries to his hand and head while taking the subjects into custody. After being treated at a local hospital, he was discharged. When detained, both subjects had suspected marijuana in their possession, police said.
Armstrong was charged with drug trafficking offenses, resisting arrest, and traffic violations. His bail was set at 10% of $200,000 by District Justice Terrance Hughes and was remanded to Bucks County Jail.
Williams has a felony conviction, preventing him from possessing or controlling a firearm. He was charged with two felonies, possession of firearm and unlicensed firearm, several traffic misdemeanor offenses drugs. He was arraigned by District Justice Hughes and bail was set at 10% of $200,000.
Kevin Williams of Philadelphia Credit: Bensalem Police
Their preliminary hearings are scheduled for October 8 in front of Magisterial District Judge Michael W. Gallagher.
“Bensalem Police appreciates the assistance of PSP and Amtrak Police with their help in apprehending the suspects,” a press release from Pubic Safety Director William McVey said.
Cops, Courts & Fire -Bensalem Township
Cops: Motorist Driving “Erratically” on Street Rd Arrested for Fleeing, DUI
A early morning Tuesday fire in Bensalem took the life of one woman and firefighters were able to rescue a man, community sources told Lower Bucks Source.
Bensalem fire companies were dispatched for the reports of a dwelling fire in the 2900 of Bellview Drive at around 2:45 a.m with possible entrapment.
Police officers on scene reported two residents were unaccounted for and believed to be inside. Fire crews initiated an aggressive quick search and attack of the fire, where a male was immediately located by the doorway, Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department, officials said.
The woman killed in the fire was located shortly thereafter, fire officials said.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the home, officials said.
An on scene witness said they saw a man was taken to the hospital by Bensalem EMS. His condition is unknown as of publication time.
The identity of the woman killed in the blaze has not been released
The fire caused the closure of Bellview Dr, from Morrow Drive to the entrance of Faust Elementary for several hours.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation of the fire marshal’s office.
“The thoughts and prayers of our entire department go out to the family and friends of those affected by this tragedy. It’s a sad day for our Nottingham Village families” said Bensalem Volunteer Fire Dept officials.
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Emergency Crews Prepare for Incoming Blizzard as Lower Bucks Municipalities Declare Storm Plans
Lower Bucks municipalities have declared disaster/snow emergencies in advance of the expected snow storm that the National Weather Service says will dump anywhere between 14 to 18 inches on the area.
A winter storm warning is still in effect from Sunday, Feb 22 to Monday, Feb 23.
Each municipality has its own link. For more information and updates, please click on their associated link.
Bensalem Township – Disaster Emergency declared immediately for the pending snow storm. Click here to see more details.
Bristol Borough – Snow information/requirements have been posted on their website. Click here to see the details.
Bristol Township – Snow Emergency effective 12 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 through 12 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Click here to see more details.
Falls Township – Snow Emergency starts Sunday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. and expires on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 a.m. Click here for details.
Langhorne Borough – Snow Emergency starts Sunday, Feb. 22 at noon until Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. No parking. Click here for details.
Lower Makefield Township – Snow information has been posted on Meta. Click here to see the details.
Middletown Township – Snow Emergency is in effect from Sunday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 23 at 12 p.m. . Click here to see details.
Morrisville Borough – Snow Emergency is in effect from Sunday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. Click here to see the details.
Newtown Township – A Snow Emergency is in effect from 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 until 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Click here to see the details.
Penndel Borough – Snow Emergency has been declared from 12 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, through 12 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026. Click here for more details and click here for more on the ordinance.
Tullytown Borough – Snow Emergency proclamation in effect from Sunday Feb. 22 – 6 p.m. to Monday Feb. 23 – 6 p.m. Click here to see more details.
Warminster Township – Disaster Emergency has been declared for the incoming snow storm, effective Sunday Feb. 22, 2026 at 12 p.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 24,2026 at 12 p.m.. Click here to see the details and click here to see the declaration from Township Manager Tom Scott.
Yardley Borough – Snow Emergency proclamation in effect from Sunday Feb. 22 – 4 p.m. to Monday Feb. 23 – 4 p.m. . Click here to see the details. and click here to see declaration/other information from Mayor Caroline Thompson.
The primary concern is safety. Take care of yourselves and check on neighbors and those who may be vulnerable.
Please stay safe, take all necessary precautions, and keep your devices charged.
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