Bucks Judge Issues Split Ruling in Former Police Chiefs Lawsuit against Tullytown Borough

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.

A former Lower Makefield Township (LMT) Supervisor has been arrested and charged with for driving under the influence (DUI) by Tullytown Borough Police.

According to a press release on  Jan 16 at approximately 9:50 p.m, police conducted a traffic stop on Jeffrey Benedetto, 56 of Bristol  in the area of 100 Main St.

During the interaction with Benedetto the Tullytown Police officer  determined Benedetto he was so  intoxicated it rendered him incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.

Benedetto was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence, police said and will be charged via a mail summons.

Benedetto, a Republican, served (2012 to 2018)  one term on the LMT Board of Supervisors

Benedetto, will be summoned to appear in court and answer to the charge (s) at a date yet to be determined.

Federal and county authorities on Monday teamed up to take a member of the Pagans Motorcycle Club in  custody in Tullytown Borough after he allegedly removed a court ordered monitoring device last month.

Scott Alford, 55, was arrested without incident by members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Bucks County Sherriff’s Deputies early this morning.

At approximately 6:15 am, investigators executed an arrest warrant in the 300 block of Main Street in Tullytown Borough where Alford was believed to be hiding.

Alford, a member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club, was in violation of his Bucks County County Probation stemming from a 2023 terroristic threats conviction, authorities said.

In December, Alford removed his electronic monitoring bracelet and failed to report to his Probation Officer, authorities said.  A warrant was issued on December 23rd, Supervisory Deputy Robert Clark said.

Upon being arrested, Bucks County Sheriff’s transported Alford to the Bucks County Correctional Facility.

The “U.S. Marshal Service support for the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office enhances our shared commitment to arresting violent felons. We will continue to be a force multiplier for all our law enforcement partners in Bucks County,” said Supervisory Deputy Robert Clark of the U.S. Marshals.

This is the third arrest U.S Marshals have been involved with over the last week in Lower Bucks County.

Last Tuesday the Marshals grabbed up Ricardo Romo, 34 who was wanted for indecent assault of a 4 year -old in Oklahoma.

On Friday U.S. Marshals captured fugitive Laurie Gardner wanted on aggravated assault charges by Bristol Borough Police.