Cops, Courts & Fire -Newtown Township

Newtown Son Sentenced 30 to 60 years for Murdering Father

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3 years ago

November 17, 2022

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The 22-year-old man who killed his father in their Newtown Township home earlier this year pleaded guilty on Thursday, and will spend the next 30 to 60 years in state prison.

Jordan Matthew Kurman, of Newtown Township, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and criminal mischief for the murder of his father Gregory A. Kurman on April 29, 2022.

At Thursday’s hearing, Kurman’s younger brother tearfully detailed the devastation the murder caused their family.

“The world feels cold and empty without him,” he said.

Reading victim impact statements written by himself and his mother, the younger Kurman described their father as a caring and compassionate man who would do anything to protect their family, which included trying for years to help his son with his mental health issues.

Jordan Kurman, he said, was verbally and physically abusive to their parents, and he was so afraid of his older brother that he would lock his bedroom door at night and avoid being alone with him.

After hearing the statements that left some in the courtroom audience sobbing, Common Pleas Judge Charissa J. Liller asked Jordan Kurman if he had anything to say. When he gave a cold apology, Liller said she was not convinced since he only did so after she asked him twice.

“I am appalled that you have no remorse,” she said. “That is frightening to me. I hope you listened to what your brother had to say. It was heartbreaking to listen to him.” Liller then sentenced Jordan Kurman to 30-60 years in state prison, ordered him to undergo a mental health evaluation and have no contact with his younger brother and his mother.

This investigation began when the Newtown Township Police Department was dispatched at 4:56 a.m. on April 29, 2022, to 15 David Drive, Newtown Township, for a report of a male in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, police encountered Jordan Kurman in the driveway of the home. Police asked him where the subject in distress was, and he replied inside the house.

Responding officers were about to enter the residence when they encountered Merridth Kurman who was yelling for assistance for her husband, Gregory Kurman. She directed officers into the house. Upon their entry to the residence, responding law enforcement personnel observed blood on the floor leading from the foyer area to the living area of the residence.

Officers located Gregory Kurman on his back in front of a couch in the living area. Blood was observed on the couch, with the cushions and pillows in disarray. A large, blood-covered kitchen knife was observed on the ground by the victim’s head. Gregory Kurman had a large, deep laceration to his throat and there was a pooling of blood under his head in the area of his neck.

Merridth Kurman stated, in the presence of Newtown Township Police officers, “He killed my husband … he stabbed him to death,” according to a criminal complaint. Law enforcement personnel exited the home, approached Jordan Kurman, and observed a large amount of blood on his clothing. Police detained Jordan Kurman at this time.

Merridth Kurman spoke to Newtown and Bucks County Detectives and said she was upstairs in the residence when she heard screaming and arguing. She went downstairs to investigate the noises and saw her son, Jordan Kurman, drop the knife that police later located next to Gregory Kurman’s head.

Gregory Kurman, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene.

In his victim impact statement, Kurman’s brother described his father as a popular dentist in Philadelphia adored by both patients and employees. He said his mother and father met when they were just teenagers, and his death has shattered their lives.

“This is a sad, sad case,” District Attorney Matt Weintraub said. “There are no winners here. We must protect society from this man, and exact punishment for this murder, while balancing that against the surviving family’s wishes. And we have done that.”

This case was investigated by Detectives with the Newtown Township Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Matthew S. Lannetti and Assistant District Attorney Chad R. Kovack.

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Newtown Twp. Police Reports: “Romance Scam” Investigation Launched, Identity Theft Reported and More!

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6 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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Newtown Township Police Reports – Feb 20 2026 – Feb 26 2026

2/20/26
At approximately 10:25 am a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a scam attempt. She received an email from someone claiming to have access to her phone with evidence of her wrongdoings. They threatened to send that evidence to all of her friends unless she paid them in Bitcoin. The resident recognized it as a scam and did not fall victim.

2/24/26
Police were dispatched to a Newtown Township residence shortly before 2:00 pm for the report of a fraud-in-progress. The resident explained that his wife had gone to the bank to withdraw $15,000 in cash due to a message she received from someone claiming to be the FBI. Police confirmed that it was a scam and met with the wife at the bank to verify that her accounts were not jeopardized. No money was lost.

Police were dispatched to a Newtown Township residence around 3:30 pm for the report of a romance scam, where the victim suffered significant financial loss. The investigation is ongoing.

PSA: In romance scams, a criminal uses a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and steal from the victim. Operating on dating apps, social media, or email, these scammers often claim to be overseas for work, such as in the military or construction, to avoid in-person meetings. Never send money, gift cards, or provide bank details to someone you have not met in person.

At approximately 6:15 pm a Newtown Township resident responded to headquarters to report identity theft. Police documented the incident and provided the resident with steps to take to protect her identity from future incidents.

2/25/26
At approximately 11:00 am police were dispatched to Acme Market for the report of retail theft. The investigation is ongoing.

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Newtown Twp. Police Reports: Bank Thwarts $11K Subscription Scam, $4K Paid for No-Show Tutor and More!!

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1 week ago

February 23, 2026

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Newtown Township Police Reports: Feb 2 2026 – Feb 19 2026

2/2/26
At approximately 12:15 pm police were dispatched to a Newtown Township residence for the report of fraud. The resident explained that she runs a business from her residence and that someone tried to defraud her clients by requesting wire transfers via email with her business’s letterhead and false bank account information. Her clients recognized that the email didn’t match that of their normal correspondence, and none fell victim. The incident was documented in case of any future loss or further fraudulent activity.

At approximately 6:00 pm police responded to a Bristol Township residence to meet with Bristol Township Police, who had a subject in custody on an active warrant from our agency. Suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were also discovered on his person and seized as evidence. Charges are pending.

2/4/26
At approximately 7:15 pm a Newtown resident responded to headquarters to report a fraud/theft by deception. The resident explained that he tried to obtain a tutor online and paid $4,000 for services that were never provided. The report was referred to detectives for review.

2/6/26
At approximately 11:15 am a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a theft from a vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked and parked at their residence at the time, and the total value of loss was approximately $10.

At approximately 11:45 am a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report an attempted theft from a vehicle. Nothing was missing from the vehicle, but the vehicle was damaged from the attempt. A Newtown Township resident contacted police around 3:15 pm to report fraud. He reported receiving several emails from platforms that he does not use, along with an email seeking confirmation for the purchase of several iPhones. He called his credit card company immediately, flagged the purchase, and did not suffer a monetary loss.

2/7/26
At approximately 5:00 pm police were dispatched to Ulta Beauty for the report of a retail theft that had occurred earlier in the day. The investigation is ongoing.

2/8/26
At approximately 2:45 am police conducted a traffic stop on a Ford sedan operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Newtown Bypass and Woodbourne Road. As a result of the investigation, suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered and seized as evidence. Charges are pending.

2/9/26
A Wrightstown Township resident contacted police at 3:45 pm to report fraud. The resident explained that he received a fraudulent payment for an item he was selling on Facebook Marketplace. The resident did not suffer a loss.

2/ 10/26
At approximately 8:15 pm police conducted a traffic stop on a Ford van operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Newtown Bypass and Lindenhurst Road. As a result of the investigation, the operator was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant from the Bucks County Sheriff’s Department and transferred without incident.

2/11/26
At approximately 12:30 am police conducted a traffic stop on a Mazda sedan operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of Durham Road and Park Avenue. As a result, the vehicle was impounded for further investigation.

2/12/26
At approximately 3:45 am police conducted a traffic stop on a Volkswagen operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of Richboro Road and Hanover Street. As a result of the investigation, suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered and seized as evidence. Charges are pending.

2/13/26
At approximately 10:25 am a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report that someone attempted to open a fraudulent credit card in his name. He explained that he was the victim of fraud in September and had frozen his credit, resulting in the rejection of the latest fraudulent credit card application. There was no monetary loss, and the resident was instructed to continue closely monitoring his accounts and maintain the credit freeze.

At approximately 2:45 pm police conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Accord operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Newtown Bypass and State Street. As a result of the investigation, a male passenger was taken into custody and charged with false identification to law enforcement.

2/14/26
At approximately 12:15 pm a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report the theft of two packages from her residence. The total value of loss was $500.

At approximately 7:15 pm police were dispatched to the area of Durham Road and Township Line Road for a two-vehicle accident. Upon contact with one of the operators, the officer detected the odor of alcohol. The operator was unable to perform field sobriety tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges are pending blood evidence results.

2/16/26
At approximately 10:25 am a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a scam attempt. She received an email from someone claiming to have access to her phone with evidence of her wrongdoings. They threatened to send that evidence to all of her friends unless she paid them in Bitcoin. The resident recognized it as a scam and did not fall victim.

2/17/26
At approximately 2:30 pm a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a scam attempt. She received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the PA lottery and that she won 4.5 million dollars. The resident recognized it as a scam and did not fall victim.

2/18/26
At approximately 12:15 am police conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan pick-up truck operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of Lower Dolington Road and Newtown Yardley Road. As a result of the investigation, suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered and seized as evidence. Charges are pending.

At approximately 10:00 am police responded to Wawa, located on Lower Silver Lake Road, for the report of counterfeit currency. The incident is under investigation.

2/19/26
At approximately 10:25 am a Newtown Township resident responded to headquarters to report a fraud. He explained that someone hacked his WhatsApp and was messaging his friends for money. He notified his friends of the intrusion, and no money was lost.

At approximately 1:45 pm a Wrightstown Township resident contacted police to report a fraud. The resident explained that she saw a fraudulent subscription charge on her credit card and that when she attempted to contact the company, she spoke to someone who said the account was compromised and she was entitled to receive money. They then told her that they accidentally put $11,000 in her account and instructed her to wire the money to a specific account. When the resident went to the bank, they explained to her that she was being scammed. The bank froze her account, and police provided her with steps to take to protect her identity from future scams.

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Emergency Crews Prepare for Incoming Blizzard as Lower Bucks Municipalities Declare Storm Plans

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2 weeks ago

February 21, 2026

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Credit:: Veinna Carcel

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.

Click here for updates from the National Weather Service

Click here for PECO’s outage map.