Crime and Public Safety
Updates on Bensalem crime and public safety news, reports, announcements, and community policing efforts.
Gunpoint Robbery at Bensalem 7-11: Two Suspects Arrested
In the early hours of Saturday, July 20, 2024, Bensalem Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery at the 7-11 convenience store located at 2511 Lincoln Highway in…
Bensalem Joins Statewide Mobilization Against Aggressive Drivers
The Bensalem Police Department will join PennDot, State Police, and over 80 other police departments…
National Night Out | August 6th
Bensalem Police Department will be hosting their National Night Out at the Township Pavilion, 2400…
Shooting At Bucks Meadows Apartments UPDATED
After questioning numerous witnesses at the scene, the police were able to identify the shooter as Abel Mendoza-Ramirez, 31, who…
Chris Bacanskas: Bensalem’s Newest Firefighter
This week Mayor DiGirolamo, Director McVey, and Chief Antozzeski swore in Chris Bacanskas as the newest Bensalem Fire Rescue team…
Can You Help ID These Credit Card Fraudsters?
Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying 2 males suspected of credit card fraud that occurred at…
Multiple Ice Cream Brands Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns
Time to check your freezers, Totally Cool Inc. has issued a recall for multiple brands of ice cream due to…
Police Investigating Burglary at the Gatehouse Apartments
The Bensalem Police Department is investigating a burglary at the Gatehouse Apartments complex on June 16, 2024.
There Is A New Phone Scam In Town
The Bensalem Police Department has been receiving numerous reports of people calling Bensalem residents and posing as Bensalem Township Police…
Michael Dunbar Arrested After Confession
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Bensalem Police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children...
2024 Bensalem PBA Scholarship Winner
The Scholarship Committee reviewed numerous outstanding applications, but Ms. Patel stood out