The Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety would like to recognize various organizations and events held this week that commemorated the sacrifices made by first responders on 9/11. Thank you to St. Ephrem Catholic Church for holding a mass in honor of the lives lost on...

On September 6, 2025, Eric Karch, 53, of Jenkintown, PA, began a conversation on a social media dating app with what he believed to be a 13-year-old female who attended middle school.  Eric Karch quickly took the conversation in a sexual direction and told her that she sh...

Thank you for your tips! The suspect has been identified.   Bensalem Police are investigating a retail theft that occurred at the Lukoil located at 4613 Street Rd. It was reported on September 9, 2025 at approximately 5:15 PM, that an unknown white male entered the store&...

Last evening, the Bensalem Township Police Department, in partnership with the FBI Philadelphia Field Division, hosted a presentation for Bensalem Houses of Worship.  The presentation provided insight into potential threats, situational awareness, preparedness, and respon...

Mayor Joe DiGirolamo and Director William McVey would like to congratulate Lieutenant James McGinty, one of 254 law enforcement officers who graduated from the 295th National Academy Class in Quantico, VA, on September 4, 2025. Internationally recognized for its academic excel...