U.S. Marshals Capture Fugitive Wanted by Bristol Borough Policee

Updated: Friday January 9, 2026 at 6:15 pm 

The U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force on Friday took into custody a woman wanted by Bristol Borough Police who is accused of trying to run over a victim outside of Phinny Magee’s Bar last spring 

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested Laurie Gardner in the unit block of Thorny Apple Lane in Levittown at approximately 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Gardener, when she became aware of an arrest warrant filed by Bristol Borough Police, fled the jurisdiction authorities said last year. 

Gardner was found after Marshals determined she was staying with a new boyfriend, authorities said.

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The Marshals were asked by the Bristol Borough Police to assist with the capture of Gardner in early December.

Gardner was wanted for an April 2026 aggravated assault charge where she allegedly struck a woman with her vehicle after a verbal dispute at Phinny Magee’s pub in Bristol Borough.

A warrant was issued for Gander’s arrest in September.

“This arrest reflects our continued commitment to Bucks County law enforcement and ensuring fugitives are brought to justice,”  Supervisory Deputy Robert Clark said.

Chief of Police Joe Moors was profuse in his thanks to Clark and the Marshals for the work that they do.

“The Bristol Borough Police Department extends its sincerest gratitude to Rob Clark and the U.S. Marshal’s for their continued partnership and invaluable assistance with today’s arrest of Laurie Gardner”

On Call District Judge David J. Chichilitti arraigned Gardner on the original charges Bristol Borough Police filed against her, listing Lt. Elifa Soto as the arresting officer. Soto filed the original arrest warrant for Gardner back in August of last year.

Chichilitti set Gardner’s bail at 10 percent of $500,000.00 remanding her to the custody of Bucks County Correctional Facility. She is now scheduled for a January 21 preliminary hearing on the four counts of aggravated assault and related offenses.

Credit: U.S. Marshals Service