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.
Boscov’s – RETAIL THEFT | April 26th
Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in a retail theft at Boscov's, located at 200 Neshaminy Mall Drive.
Barnes & Noble – Retail Theft | April 21st
Bensalem Police are asking the public for their help in identifying a male believed to be involved in a retail theft that occurred at Barnes and Noble, located at 300 Neshaminy Mall, on April 21, 2024.
SHOTS FIRED at Franklin Commons | April 19th
Bensalem Police report that on Friday, April 19, 2024, between the hours of 9:45 PM and 10:30 PM, it was reported that possible shots were being fired in the area of Franklin Commons Building 6.
Kohls – Retail Theft | April 20th
Bensalem Police are asking the public for their help in identifying a male believed to be responsible for a retail theft at Kohls located at 2325 Street Road on April 20, 2024.
WALMART – Retail Theft | April 21st
Bensalem Police are asking the public for their help in identifying a male suspect believed to be responsible for a retail theft at Walmart located at 3461 Horizon Blvd on April 21, 2024.
Barnes and Noble Lego Theft | April 5th
Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a male believed to be involved in a retail theft that occurred at Barnes and Noble
Kohl’s Retail Theft | April 8th
Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a number of suspects believed to be involved in a retail theft that occurred at Kohl's located at 2325 Street Rd on April 8, 2024.
Cooper Pleads Guilty To Murder
Cooper Pleads Guilty To Murder
On Friday, November 25, 2022, at 4:11 pm, the Bensalem Police Department received a 911 call that would shake a...
Police Lieutenant James Donnelly Arrested For DUI
Bensalem police lieutenant James Donnelly was reportedly involved in an accident on the Newtown Bypass near Woodbourne Road on Thursday night under the influence of alcohol. Newtown Township police responded to the scene of the accident, and Donnelly was arrested and processed for the alleged DUI.
14-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles
14-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles
New details are out concerning the pedestrian hit on Street Rd. and Route 1 Thursday night. A 14-year-old...


