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Three Consecutive Life Terms For Falls Township Triple Murderer Andre Gordon Jr.

Written by Dan Doyle, May 28, 2025

by Dan Doyle – In a chilling conclusion to a case that rocked Falls Township, Andre Gordon Jr. was sentenced today May 28, 2025, to three consecutive life terms without parole for the brutal murders of three family members. The sentencing, handed down by Bucks County President Judge Raymond F. McHugh, also included an additional…

Bristol Borough

Just In: Galloway Sentenced to House Arrest & Probation; License to be Suspended

Written by Jeff Bohen, September 6, 2019

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen On Tuesday state Rep. John Galloway (D-141) was sentenced to house arrest and probation as he pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence and related offenses the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office said Friday morning. Galloway appeared in court before President Justice Richard A. Lewis Tuesday at the Dauphin…

Community

I-95, U.S. 13 Lane Closures Scheduled Next Week for Guide Rail Repair in Lower Bucks County

Written by Jeff Bohen, August 18, 2019

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced lane closures scheduled on Interstate 95 and U.S. 13 (Bristol Pike) in Lower Bucks County on Monday, August 19, through Friday, August 23, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for guide rail repairs. The work locations include: Northbound and southbound I-95 between the Woodhaven Road…

Community

Charges Held Over in Falls Toddler Homicide Case

Written by Jeff Bohen, August 16, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen Charges against a Falls Township man were held for trial in Common Pleas Court after a preliminary hearing Thursday in Falls Township. Shawn Robert Felmey, 45, is charged with criminal homicide and endangering the welfare of children in the Dec. 18 killing of a 22-month old boy. The toddler was…

Community

Cops: Falls Man Shot in Hand

Written by Jeff Bohen, August 15, 2019

Digital Staff The following is a press release from the Falls Township Police Department in its entirety. On August 14, 2019 at approximately 05:30 AM; Falls Township police officers investigated the report of a shooting victim in a residence on Anders Drive, in the Pennwood Crossing section of Falls Township. Upon arrival, the officers…

Bensalem

Penn DOT: Lane Closures in Bristol, Falls and Middletown, begin Monday

Written by Jeff Bohen, August 4, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen Lane closures are scheduled on Interstate 95, Interstate 295, and U.S. 13 (Bristol Pike) in Bucks County on Monday, August 5, through Friday, August 9, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for guide rail repairs the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced last week. The work locations include: Northbound and…

Community

Cops: Levittown Man had 100’s of Disturbing Images of Minors Engaged in Sex Acts

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 25, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen Falls Police charged a Levittown man with possession and dissemination of child pornography offenses Wednesday. Timothy Scott Karl, 63, of the Levittown section of Falls Township was arraigned yesterday after a tip from the Pennsylvania Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force alleged the man had uploaded multiple porongraphic images…

Bensalem

Just In: Outage Update from PECO

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 23, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen As a result of last nights powerful storm PECO just provided this news organization with an update on specific municipalities in Lower Bucks area. According to a PECO spokesperson here is the following data. Due to the storm last evening, following are the number of customers currently impacted in Lower…

Bensalem

Powerful Storm Slams Lower Bucks, Power Lines & Trees Downed, First Responders Answer the Call

Written by Jeff Bohen,

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen An intense thunderstorm slammed the Lower Bucks area earlier causing power outages, downed trees, damaged cars and an array of challenges for motorists driving home Monday evening as emergency units responded to a multitude of “help”calls.” In something rarely observed, The National Weather Service on Monday posted four separate alerts…

Community

Woman Bicyclist in New Falls Rd Accident, Passes Away, Services Announced

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 15, 2019

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen The 70- year-old woman involved in a traffic accident on New Falls Road Wednesday night passed away Thursday night surrounded by family and friends. Patricia Sadley Harman was taken of life sustaining support at Thomas Jefferson Trauma Center late Thursday afternoon a family member confirmed, Friday. “We’re all grateful…