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Police Blotter & Public Safety

Bensalem Police Arrest Trio After $16,000 Pharmacy Heist

Three suspects are in custody following a violent strong-arm robbery at a Bensalem pharmacy on Thursday, involving the theft of high-demand medications. The incident occurred on January 15, 2026,...

Philadelphia Man Arrested for Attempted Homicide at Bensalem Trailer Park

Bensalem Police have arrested a 21-year-old Philadelphia man following a violent shooting incident that disturbed the peace at the...

Water Main Break Forces Closure of Bensalem Boulevard

Bensalem Township Police have issued a traffic advisory regarding a significant road closure caused by a water main break....

Bensalem Police Reinstate Captain Role After 25-Year Hiatus

Robert Bugsch, a 23-year veteran of the force, takes the helm as Captain in a historic move for the department.

Girdle-Wearing Duo Charged in Repeated Bensalem Tequila Thefts

Bensalem Police have arrested two Philadelphia men accused of repeatedly targeting the Fine Wine & Good Spirits on Galloway Road, allegedly using shapewear to...

Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested After Ramming Bensalem Business

Bensalem Police have arrested a 56-year-old man linked to a series of "ram-raid" burglaries across the region.The investigation began on December 2, 2025, after...

Bensalem Man Charged with Sexual Assault After Knights Rd Apt Incident

Bensalem Township Police have arrested Kevin Mendez-Ramon, 23, in connection with a sexual assault that occurred late last month. The incident took place on...

Bensalem Police Seek Suspect in Walmart Theft

Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a male suspected of retail theft at the Walmart on Horizon Blvd. on December...

Philadelphia Man Arrested on Child Luring Charges

Bensalem Township Police have arrested a Philadelphia man accused of attempting to lure a minor for sexual activity. Curtis Evans, 44, of North 30th...

Bensalem Man Charged with Homicide After 2012 Child Abuse Victim Dies

Bensalem Township Police have upgraded charges against a former resident following the tragic death of a child victim, more than a decade after the...

Police Make Arrest In Pepper Spray Robbery

Bensalem Police Make Arrest In Pepper Spray Robbery - On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 11:11 p.m., Bensalem Police responded to a robbery report at the Comfort Inn, located at 2779 Lincoln Highway.

Can You Identify This Shameful Thief?

Can You Identify This Shameful Thief? Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a female suspected of retail theft that occurred at Target on September 3, 2024.

Bensalem Police Arrest 14 in First Week of September

Bensalem Police Arrest 14 in First Week of September - from August 30th through September 5th, restating their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards “retail thefts and will arrest anyone detained or identified as committing these crimes”.