2 Wells In Wrightstown Test Above Acceptable PFAS Levels: Township

According to the township, notification letters have been sent to neighbors within 1,000 feet of the properties.

2 New Firefighters Join The Crew At Newtown Fire Rescue

The new full-time firefighters were sworn in by District Judge Mick Petrucci during Wednesday night's meeting of the board of supervisors.

Lingohocken Firefighters Planning Pizza And Prevention Night

The night will include pizza, ice cream, a meet and greet with police and firefighters, fire truck tours, and live demonstrations.

Have A Heart Campaign Makes Donation To Inaugural Newtown Turkey Trot

The race will be held in memory of Officer Brian Gregg and will raise money for the Bucks County Heroes' Scholarship Fund.

Driver Charged With Fleeing Police, Reckless Driving: Newtown Twp. Crime Report

Police were also called to a retail store at the Village at Newtown for the report of a retail theft.

Driver Charged After High-Speed, Reckless Tear Through Newtown Twp.

The 26-year-old driver, who at times exceeded 100 mph as he drove on the bypass, told police he was running late for a funeral.

Traffic Stop Ends With Drug Arrest In Upper Makefield

Officers stopped the driver at Route 532 and Taylorsville Road for having a suspended registration.

Beloved Newtown Police Officer Remembered On Anniversary Of Tragic Death

20 years ago, the unthinkable happened when Newtown Borough Police Officer Brian Gregg was gunned down at St. Mary Medical Center.

Arson Fires Under Investigation At Newtown Township Park

According to Newtown assistant fire chief Nicholas Weaver, there have been three incidents tied to similar circumstances at the park.

Police Make DUI Arrests, Investigate Burglary: Newtown Township Crime Report

Police also investigated an incident of check fraud and responded to a vehicle that had crashed through the front doors of a business.

Car Crashes Into Store At Village At Newtown Shopping Center

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Newtown Township Police Department.

New Details Emerge In Fire Protection Talks Between Newtown Borough And Township

The borough and the township currently thousands of dollars apart as they negotiate a new fire services agreement.

Fugitive In Major Bucks Co. Animal Abuse Case Returns From Belize In Handcuffs

The Wrightstown woman is charged with what the Bucks County SPCA calls the largest case of animal cruelty in county history.

Man Arrested For Stealing Wire: Newtown Township Police Report

Police discovered and seized suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on South State Street and Fountain Farm Drive.

New Details Released On Plans For Bucks County Police Academy

The academy will be housed at the Newtown campus of the Bucks Co. Community College, where there is ample classroom space and facilities.

Thefts From Vehicles, Assault Involving Juveniles: Newtown Borough Police Report

Police Chief James Sabath details monthly crime report at Newtown Borough Council meeting.

Police Make DUI Arrest, Investigate Fraud Cases In Newtown Township

In one fraud case, a caller claiming to be the resident's boss requested that several gift cards be sent via email.

Bucks County Getting Its Own Police Academy, Lawmaker Says

The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission voted unanimously this week to establish a new police academy in Bucks.

Fire Chief Commended By Newtown Township On 50 Year Milestone

The board of supervisors praised the chief's commitment to the fire service and his distinguished career with the township.

Officer Retires After 28 Years Of Service In Newtown Township

Shane VanDerMark performed his final Bucks County Radio sign-off as a Newtown Township Police Officer on Sept. 5, 2025.

Fraudulent Activity Results In Large Monetary Loss: Newtown Twp. Crime Report

Traffic stop yields suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia, retail thefts under investigation.

Newtown Theatre Fundraiser To Close Part Of North Main Street

According to the Newtown Borough Police Department, parking will also be restricted during the day and into the evening.

Child On Hersheypark Monorail Tracks Rescued By Bucks County Man: Reports

The man, a Richboro veterinarian, said his instincts as a father led him to take risky moves to rescue the boy, the reports said.

Gunshot Leads To Arrest, DUI Suspected In Multiple Vehicle Crash: Newtown Twp. Police Report

Police make arrests for suspected DU; juvenile taken into custody on aggravated assault charge; more thefts from vehicles reported.

BBQ Fundraiser To Benefit Newtown Borough PBA

Attendees are invited to enjoy an afternoon of food, music, and community activities while supporting the Newtown PBA.

Teen Charged With Aggravated Assault In Newtown Township Stabbing

The teen faces two counts of aggravated assault after attacking his mother's boyfriend with a knife.

Newtown Firefighters Knock Down Car Fire On Lindenhurst Road

The fire forced the closure of Lindenhurst Road just south of its intersection with Route 532.

Police Investigating Numerous Thefts From Vehicles In Newtown Township

In other reports, police charged a man with disorderly conduct at the Grange Fair and arrested a driver for suspected DUI.

With Thefts On The Rise, Newtown Twp. Police Offer Safety Checklist

Taking a few minutes each night to check and secure your property can give you peace of mind and help keep your home safe.

Resident Falls Victim To Wire Fraud, Police Make 2 DUI Arrests: Newtown Twp. Crime Report

In other reports, police charged a Wrightstown resident with simple assault, investigated a theft at a township restaurant.

Jeep Wrangler Stolen From Driveway In Upper Makefield

Police are continuing to investigate the theft, which took place over the weekend on Great Hills Road.

Drunk Driver Crashes Into Vehicles In Upper Makefield, Curses Out Police

The driver was arrested for DUI and traffic-related offenses after crashing into three parked vehicles, police reported.

​Crate Of Live Chickens Rescued From Upper Makefield Roadway

Township police are reporting that the "chickens have flown the coop and are stretching their legs and wings."

Driver, Passenger Arrested On Drug Charges: Newtown Twp. Crime Report

Police also investigated a theft from a vehicle and arrested two drivers on outstanding warrants from Philadelphia and Delaware County.

Newtown Borough Approves 6-Month Lease Extension On Police Station Property

The extension gives the borough the continued use of the property as the town’s police station through Feb. 14, 2026.

Fentanyl Seized During Traffic Stop In Upper Makefield

The driver was taken into custody and charged with possession of a controlled substance in addition to several motor vehicle violations.

Truck Overturns, Dumping Sand Across Roadway In Upper Makefield

The truck driver escaped injury, but the crash left a sandy mess on Windy Bush Road on Friday.

3 Drivers Arrested For Suspected DUI In Newtown Township: Crime Report

During a traffic stop in Wrightstown, police seized a weapon, suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

Police Seek ID Of Man Involved In Newtown Borough Incident

Police said the man was observed leaving a parking spot on South State Street and striking another vehicle.

​NOVA Awarded Grant To Restore Victims Arbor At Core Creek Park

The commemorative arbor was established in 1998 by families of homicide victims with the support of the Bucks County Commissioners.