2 taken into custody on active arrest warrants following traffic stops in the township.
Using hose lines, tankers, and utility vehicles, the firefighters prevented the spread to several nearby buildings, including a preschool.
With dry conditions continuing, the risk of brush fires continues throughout Bucks County.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which ignited in the 700 block of Worthington Mill Road.
Bucks County firefighters called in to assist with a massive 75-acre brush fire threatening 30 structures in New Jersey.
In other reports, township police investigate retail theft, arrest passenger on an outstanding warrant during traffic stop.
Demand that Sunoco and Energy Transfer immediately shut down the pipeline while the extent of the leak is investigated.
The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between Feb. 14 and 20.
During his monthly police report on Wednesday, Chief James Sabath reported several arrests and a number of cases of fraud in January.
The department sent six officers to the city on Friday to help with the Eagles Super Bowl victory parade.
Police are also investigating the theft of a gun, retail thefts at township stores, and a hacked computer that cost an elderly woman $15K.
Six officers, including four from the township's motorcycle unit and two from its MIRT team, will be giving Philadelphia an assist.
Charges are pending against a driver after police found suspected narcotics during a traffic stop on the Newtown Bypass.
Three rescued in dramatic Lower Makefield house fire, according to new details released by the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company.
District court judge sets bail at $1.5 million for Bucks County man accused of stabbing his family dogs to death.
Newtown, Northampton and Upper Makefield assisted Yardley-Makefield at the scene of the Farmview fire.
Police began an investigation in April 2024 after the CVS Pharmacy reported the theft of $1600 worth of cosmetics.
The company has set up a rapid response, 24/7 community hotline for nearby residents with questions or concerns.
Power outage began Friday evening in the historic State Street business district and extended throughout the weekend.
Police also made an arrest for suspected DUI in Wrightstown Township and investigated fraudulent contractor activity.
The incident was captured on security cameras and occurred on Saturday, January 18 between 10 and 11 p.m.
Ash told 911 dispatchers that he became angry after visiting his mother at a nursing home earlier in the day and took it out on the dogs.
Police also investigated the report of a stolen purse and a man wearing a ski mask for an extended period of time inside a township store.
Crews from Newtown Fire Rescue along with their mutual aid companies responded to the scene just after 12 p.m. on Monday.
Under the snow emergency declaration, parking on designated snow emergency routes is prohibited.
During a snow emergency, parking is prohibited on any road or street within the township following a one-inch or more snowfall.
Other charges are pending after suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered and seized as evidence.
Police also make arrest for suspected DUI and investigate several incidents of fraud.
At its first meeting of the year, Judge Petrucci administered the oath of office to the fire company's new line and administrative officers.
Throughout his career, he received several lifesaving commendations and countless letters of appreciation and recognition.
The six students from Newtown Elementary pooled their allowances to make the season brighter for the local officers.
A warrant was obtained for one of the vehicles and suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered and seized.
In other reports, police filed a criminal complaint for a commercial burglary in Wrightstown and investigated an incident of fraud.
In December, MPOETC gave the Bucks County Community College the approval to submit a full application for a new academy.
More than 100 animals were rescued from the Worthington Mill Road farm last August during an animal cruelty investigation.
While Washington re-enacted the famous 1776 crossing of the Delaware, rescue crews stood by just in case they were needed.
The woman stole the money from former Upper Makefield resident Trinh Nguyen, who was convicted of killing her two children.
Police also investigate unemployment and cryptocurrency fraud and take several into custody on active warrants.
Santa will board a fire truck for a ride through Newtown Borough and Newtown Township on Saturday.
The accident happened Thursday night when a vehicle left the roadway, crashed into a tree and caught on fire, according to police.