State/County - Bensalem Township

State Police Reports: Pennsbury Manor Cited for Multiple 911 Hangup Calls, Tesla Driver Flees and More !

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8 months ago

July 9, 2025

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State Police Reports – June 22, 2025 to June 25 2025

6-25-25 – 10:32 p.m. – Bensalem Township – PSP Trevose responded to a single vehicle accident. Contact was made with the 39-year-old female operator from Malvern PA who caused the accident. During the investigation, the operator was subsequently arrested for DUI.

6-23-25 – 1:34 a.m. – Bensalem Township – PSP Trevose attempted a traffic stop on a blue Tesla SUV bearing Pennsylvania Registration MSL7743 for various violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code in the area of Interstate 95 northbound at mile marker 37 (Bensalem Township, Bucks County). The vehicle failed to yield to the marked patrol vehicle’s emergency equipment. Subsequently, a vehicle pursuit was initiated from the area of Interstate 95 southbound at mile marker 37 and was terminated shortly after the blue Tesla continued southbound on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County.

6-23-25 – 10:35 p.m. – Falls Township – PSP Trevose was dispatched to a 911 hang up at Pennsbury Manor. It was the 7th time PSP responded to this address for a (false) 911 hang up in 2025. PSP has been contacted an additional 3 times for 911 hang ups or alarms that were canceled by Pennsbury Manor before arrival on scene in 2025. Pennsbury Manor has previously stated to PSP that they have a faulty alarm system that when falsely triggered automatically calls 911. Pennsbury Manor was previously informed that they could be cited if the false alarms/911 hang ups continue. Pennsbury Manor was cited in relation to this incident.

6-22-25 – 2:09 a.m. – Bensalem Township – PSP Trevose observed a vehicle committing numerous traffic violations. A traffic stop was conducted on a 2006 black Audi A4. Upon investigation, the 47-year-old Philadelphia driver was arrested for DUI and the vehicle was towed. The operator was later released under Rule 519.

6-22-25 – 3:12 a.m. – Bensalem Township – PSP Trevose arrested a 25-year-old female from Clarksboro, NJ after she crashed her 2003 tan Honda LTD Odyssey minivan on I-95 south in Bensalem Twp. She was found to be DUI and taken into custody without incident. Charges to be filed.

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‘A Tribute to the Tenors’ Salutes More than a Dozen Singers

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1 day ago

March 7, 2026

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Credit: BCCC

Bucks Live! – the series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown – proudly presents “A Tribute to the Tenors” with John D. Smitherman.

Smitherman, one of the original Three American Tenors, showcases his incredible vocal range, commanding stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice equally at home in operatic arias and popular classics, Smitherman takes audiences on a musical journey celebrating the greatest tenor voices of all time.

The concert will be in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the BCCC’s main campus at 275 Swamp Rd. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. .The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission.

Smitherman pays homage to more than a dozen songsmiths, varying in style, including such iconic artists as Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tom Jones, Mario Lanza, Andy Williams, Luciano Pavarotti, and others. The show features many favorites, including “You Raise Me Up,” “It’s Impossible,” “Magic Moments,” “Time to Say Goodbye,” and many more.

Reserved seating tickets are only $25, and free for BCCC students with current student ID.

Click here to reserve tickets.

Click here for directions and a campus map..

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Pothole Repair Continues Next Week in Bucks County

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2 days ago

March 6, 2026

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PennDOT announced maintenance crews will be working next week to repair deteriorated pavement on state roadways in Bucks County.

Drivers are advised that periodic daytime lane closures and possible slowdowns will occur next week at the followinn g locations:

Route 413 (Veterans Highway/Durham Road), Bristol and Buckingham townships
Durham Road, Middletown Township
State Road, Bensalem Township
Route 611 (Easton Road), Tinicum Township
Route 663 (John Fries Highway), Quakertown Borough and Milford Township
Almshouse Road, Doylestown and Warwick townships

Other Main Roadways:

I-76
I-95
U.S. 1
Route 63 (Woodhaven Road)

Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and our workers safe.

Since January 1, PennDOT District 6 has received more than 2,900 customer concerns regarding potholes and has used more than 740 tons of asphalt across the five-county Philadelphia region.

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Police Seek Info on Missing Teen Believed to be in Lower Bucks Area

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

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Police from Plumstead Township Police Department with an assist from Tullytown Borough Police are asking for help from the community in attempting to locate a missing 17 year-old .

Ryan Jaatar Age 17 is 5ft 8in Brown eyes and has not been seen since January 3, 2026, police say.

Jaatar was last seen by his father at their residence in Plumstead Township.

Jaatar’s, according to investigators, is believed to be in the Levittown/Bristol/Croydon area.

Anyone with information, please contact Detective Stacie Arnosky at sarnosky@plumstead.gov or 215-766-8741, ext. 120 or Contact the Tullytown Borough Police Department at 215-945-0999. You can also submit a confidential tip at through this link.