Police Blotter & Public Safety
Transparency keeps us safe. Read the official Bensalem Police weekly retail theft blotter, view “Help Identify” suspect photos, and get real-time alerts on fire and emergency activity. We work with local officials to keep you informed about what is happening on your street.
RECALL ALERT – Aldi Recalls Several Cream Cheese Products
On May 9th, Aldi stores issued a recall on several of its cream cheese products over possible salmonella contamination.
Man Charged With Sexual Extortion Of Bensalem Woman
A 20-year-old man, Antonio Nieves of Birdsboro, has been charged with sextortion and other offenses after allegedly creating an Instagram account to threaten his ex-girlfriend...
PA Ready to Ban Hand-Held Cell Phone Use
Senate Bill 37 has passed both chambers of the General Assembly and is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Eyes In The Sky Help Crackdown On Retail Theft
Retail theft in Bensalem has increased significantly in 2023, almost double the number of cases reported in 2019. In response to this alarming trend, the Bensalem Secure business theft reduction
Bensalem Hiring Community Service Officers
The Bensalem Township Police Department is accepting applications for the Community Service Officer (CSO) position.
Home Depot – Retail Theft | May 5th
Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a male believed to be responsible for retail theft at the Home Depot, located at 900 Rockhill Drive, on May 5, 2024.
Bensalem Red Light Camera Program
It's been a full 30 days since the Bensalem Red Light Camera program went live and to say the initial results are jaw-dropping would be an understatement. The Bensalem Police Department has reported that 5,200 violations were detected.
Kohls Retail Theft | May 2nd
Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a male believed to be involved in a retail theft that occurred at Kohl's, located at 2325 Street Rd, on May 2, 2024.
Fraud Investigation – Home Depot | April 28th
Bensalem Police are asking the public for their help in identifying a male who may be involved in a Fraud that occurred at the Home Depot, located at 1336 Bristol Pike, on April 28, 2024.
Police Make Arrest in $190k Cash Theft in 24 Hours
Christopher Plytas was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft from a Motor Vehicle, and related charges.
