5 Drivers Arrested On Suspected DUI, Drug Charges In Newtown Township

The Newtown Township Police Department made the following arrests between April 5 and April 11.

New Officer Joins Police Ranks In Newtown Township

Warrington resident Victoria Azzara was sworn in by Judge Mick Petrucci during Wednesday night's meeting of the board of supervisors.

5 Firefighters Join Career Ranks At Newtown Fire Rescue

During a ceremony on Thursday, District Judge Mick Petrucci administered the oath of office to the company's newest full-time firefighters.

County Proposes Expanding Co-Responder Program To Newtown

The program is about giving officers another resource in dealing with social service and mental health issues, said county officials.

Firefighters Free Driver From Wreckage Of Wrightstown Crash

Just before 7 a.m., rescue crews from the Lingohocken Fire Company responded to the scene to find one person entrapped in a vehicle.

Beware Of Fake Eclipse Glasses Warns PA Attorney General

Legitimate solar-viewing glasses have special filters to protect your eyes; fake glasses do not have those filters, the AG says.

Drivers Arrested On Drug Possession, DUI Charges In Newtown Township

Police make arrests following traffic stops in Newtown Township; announce plans for "Car, Cops & Coffee" event.

Alert Resident Leads To Arrest Of Suspicious Person In Upper Makefield

Police were called to Crimson Leaf Drive after a Ring camera recorded images of two men looking in the home's windows with flashlights.

Upper Makefield Police Taking Law Enforcement To New Heights

Police department adds drone technology to its law enforcement arsenal.

11 Motorists Cited For Ignoring Road Closure Signs In Upper Makefield

During Saturday's rain storm, about a dozen motorists chose to ignore the road closure signs, said Upper Makefield Police.

Students, Driver Forced To Flee Burning Council Rock School Bus

During the incident in Wrightstown, police said the students were safely evacuated and transported by a secondary bus to their destination.

Man In Custody Following Disturbance: Newtown Township Police Report

Police also conducted a truck safety detail in Upper Makefield and arrested a man for simple assault, making terroristic threats.

Suspect Not Home During Newtown Twp. Standoff: Court Records

John Spiropoulos has been charged with making terroristic threats during a domestic incident Sunday at Headley Trace, authorities said.

Aggressive Drivers Target Of Bucks County Enforcement Wave

The enforcement wave, taking place throughout the Philadelphia area, is focusing on distracted driving, speeding, and work zone awareness.

Man In Custody Following Barricade Situation In Newtown Township

Newtown Township Police lift 'shelter-in-place' order after taking man into custody following domestic incident in Headley Trace.

DUI, Drug Charges Pending Against Drivers In Newtown Township

The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between March 7 and 14.

Bucks Firefighters Honor Line Of Duty Death Of City Firefighter

Yardley-Makefield and Newtown firefighters stage a ladder arch as a final tribute to a 32-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

Dispute Over Dog Leads To Assault: Newtown Borough Police Report

Police also reported the arrest of a driver at State Street and Washington Avenue for DUI.

DUI Charges Pending Against Drivers: Newtown Township Police Report

Police also conducted a truck safety enforcement detail along the Newtown Bypass. Find out how many trucks were stopped and inspected.

Woman Charged In Stabbing Death Of Wrightstown Township Man

Meghan Macklin, 45, has been in custody in Tennessee after fleeing the area shortly after the murder of Richard Scott MacFarland in October.

Arrest Expected In Wrightstown Murder: Bucks D.A.

Authorities to announce Wednesday charges in the death of a 72-year-old man in October.

DUI Arrest, Theft From Vehicle Reported In Newtown Township

Police arrest motorist for DUI, investigate theft from vehicle on Society Place.

Longtime Newtown Township Police Officer Retires Her Badge

In her role as School Resource Officer, Hurst developed a strong working relationship with the staff and students at Council Rock North.

Smoke Detector Campaign Launched By Newtown Firefighters

In wake of fatal fire, Newtown Fire Rescue offering to install free smoke detectors in township and borough homes.

Newtown Expands Coverage In Contract Extension With Firefighters

Under the agreement, the CWU Firefighters Union has agreed to provide coverage 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

Woman Who Died In Newtown Grant House Fire Identified By Authorities

Firefighters found the 77-year-old woman in a second floor bedroom and removed her from the building.

How Safe Are Bucks County Towns? New Report Ranks PA's 'Safest'

ElitePersonalFinance looked at FBI crime statistic data, using violent crime as the main criteria. See how your town ranks.

Woman Killed In Monday House Fire In Newtown Grant: Police

Newtown Township Police forced entry into the home in the 400 block of Mahogany Walk but were driven back by smoke and flames.

DUI Charges, Burglary Investigation: Newtown Township Police Report

Police also conduct a truck safety detail and investigate a theft of services report.

Grants Awarded To Fire Companies, EMS Units In Newtown Area

The basic funding helps keep the lights on to allow fire and EMS workers and volunteers to perform their life-preserving services.

Vehicle Crashes Into Store At Village At Newtown Shopping Center

The driver was not injured in the crash, but two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Chicken In Custody After Attempting To Elude Police In Upper Makefield

Bucks County SPCA takes in chicken as police seek its owner.

Theft Of Mail On The Rise Again In Newtown Area, Police Urge Vigilance

Newtown Township Police Chief urges residents to mail their checks inside the local post offices.

Domestic Assaults, Victims Scammed: Newtown Borough Police Report

Newtown Borough Police spent a busy month handling domestic situations and investigating scams.

DUI Arrest, Truck Safety Detail: Newtown Township Police Report

Police also conducted a truck enforcement safety detail in Wrightstown Township.

Drunk Bus Driver, 3X Legal Limit, Vomited On Council Rock Route: Cops

Police said bus driver Matthew Dudek was intoxicated while transporting children, and was involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier that day.

Newtown Fire Rescue: Call 911 In An Emergency Not The Fire House

When someone calls the fire station's phone number, there is no guarantee that someone is going to answer the phone, said the chief.

DUI Arrests, Impounded BMW Lead Newtown Township Police Report

Police also investigated several retail thefts at a store in the Village at Newtown.

Man Charged In Domestic Disturbance In Newtown Borough

Police have charged the man with simple assault, stalking, harassment, false imprisonment, and criminal mischief.

Man Charged with Identity Theft, Resisting Arrest In Newtown Township

In other reports, police investigated numerous cases of check fraud, responded to a retail theft and investigated counterfeit currency.