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Fallen Officers to be Honored During Virtual Candlelight Vigil Tonight

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Virtual Vigil

The current pandemic has led to the cancelling and or rethinking of a number of important public events, like tonight’s 32nd Annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize fallen law enforcement officers. 

Ceremonies will take place virtually for public viewing amid COVID-19 concerns beginning at 8 p.m, in Washington D.C with the names of the fallen to be read aloud. 

The public can stream services for the 307 fallen heroes who will be remembered by registering at this link, or visiting any of the internet platforms listed below. 

YouTube
• @TheNLEOMF
• @NationalLawEnforcementMuseum

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Facebook
• @BUILDseriesNYC
• @NLEOMF
• @LawEnforcementMuseum

Twitter
• @BUILDseriesNYC
• @NLEOMF
• @NLEMuseum

Members of the public can also light a virtual candle celebrating a law enforcement hero or agency by making donation in the amount of $10 or more to the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum by visiting this link.

Bucks County will hold a Police Memorial Service on May 18th at 7:00 PM which will be streamed live on the St Andrews Church website.  Video of the service will be posted to the Bensalem Township Police Crimewatch page for viewing at a later date.  

Please take time during the rest of this week to honor the Bucks County Police Officer, Sheriffs, Constables who died in the line of duty protecting citizens. 

A total to 22,217 officers killed in the line of duty are memorialized at the Memorial site as of the ceremony tonight since the organizations founding in 1984.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is a living monument to ensure the men and women who died in the line of duty will never be forgotten. The names engraved on the Memorial’s walls represent fallen officers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia,  U.S. territories, federal law enforcement, and military police agencies, according to the funds website. 

The services are a part of the week long celebration during National Police Week 

Please take time during the rest of this week to honor the Bucks County Police Officer, Sheriffs, Constables who died in the line of duty protecting citizens. 

Constable, Henry A. Kolbe, September 22, 1914, Pennsylvania State Constable–

Doylestown Police Chief, Eli M. Myers, October 31, 1965,

Dublin Borough Police Department Police Officer,

James K. Armstrong, April 15, 1975, Bensalem Township Police Department

Deputy Sheriff, George M. Warta, Jr., September 22, 1986, Bucks County Sheriff’s Department

Ranger, Stanley E. Flynn, June 9, 1993, Bucks County Rangers

Police Officer, Brian S. Gregg, September 29, 2005, Newtown Borough Police Department

Sheriff, Abraham L. Kulp, February 24, 1927,

Bucks County Sheriff’s Department Police Sergeant, George M. Stuckey, March 29, 1972,

Bristol Township Police Department Police Officer, Robert A. Yezzi, August 12, 1980,

Bensalem Township Police Department Deputy Sheriff, Thomas A. Bateman, September 22, 1986,

Bucks County Sheriff’s Department Police Officer,

Joseph E. Hanusey, III, May 18, 2002, Plumstead Township Police Department

Detective, Christopher C. Jones, January 29, 2009, Middletown Township Police Department

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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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 TownshipSnow 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.

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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.

 

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Buyers Beware: Thieves Are Using Social Media to Sell Stolen Vehicles, Cops Say

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Police across the commonwealth are warning consumers looking to purchase vehicles online about an uptick in reports in which thieves are using social media based sites to sell stolen vehicles.

Police departments across  Pennsylvania are seeing an uptick of cases in which criminals are using channels like Facebook Marketplace to sell stolen vehicles, often with counterfeit titles or falsified paperwork, law enforcement officials say.

At least one investigator reported, investigators say, that of the vehicles recovered, almost none of them exhibit signs of tampering or damage.

Be cautious and help protect yourself:

  • Verify Vehicle History: Always check the vehicle identification number (VIN) and run a full vehicle history report.
  • Avoid Cash-Only Transactions: Use traceable payment methods and meet sellers in safe, public locations.
  • Inspect Carefully: Look for signs of tampering and never buy a car without confirming its ownership and documentation.

And always remember, authorities say,  if something doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts. Stay alert, stay safe, and don’t let a quick deal turn into a costly mistake.

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DA-Elect Khan Prepares to Take Office; Transition Team to Seek Community Input

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District Attorney-elect Joe Khan earlier this month formally announced the launch of his Transition Committee.

Khan thanked outgoing District Attorney Jennifer Schorn for her support during this process.

For the remainder of 2025, the Transition Committee will advise Khan as he prepares to take the oath of office in January, a transition team spokesman said.

“In 2026, the committee will reorganize and seek community input for reforms that can be recommended to Khan during his first 120 days in Office. The Committee will conclude its work by assessing and reporting on the status of any recommended actions and strategies,” officials said in a release.be

Last week Khan announced Brendan Flynn (Chief of Staff) Kristin McElroy (Chief Deputy District Attorney) and Elizabeth Oquendo (First Chief of Civil Enforcement) would be joining his team.

“Brendan’s life in public service began at age 18 when he was sworn in at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and has included service as a homicide prosecutor in Philadelphia and as an aide to then-Congressman Patrick Murphy in Bucks County. I’ve worked with Brendan to resolve high stakes matters over the last few years and I can’t wait for him to step into this critical new role serving and protecting our community!,” said Khan.

Flynn also co-chairs the transition team.

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“KMac” is an exceptional public servant who has dedicated her career to protecting the most vulnerable in Bucks County. Her integrity, energy and work ethic will set the standard of excellence in this exciting next chapter of the DA’s Office!,” the DA elect said.

“Oquendo will be returning to Bucks from the PA Attorney General’s Office, where she has enforced consumer protection laws to keep us safe from unscrupulous business practices. I am so excited to work with Elizabeth again!,” Khan said.

“I’m blown away by the talent and wisdom of these legal superstars and grateful for their counsel as we equip the DA’s Office to address the 21st century challenges facing crime victims, working families, and our environment,” the DA-Elect said.

Khan was elected District Attorney this past November earning 54% of the vote, winning more votes than any candidate for this office in the history of Bucks County, according to his transition team.

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