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Detention center escapee caught while trying to blend in with carnival workers, Pa. state police say
One of two teens who broke out of a detention center in Berks County over the weekend was apprehended on Monday.The other is still at large and may be hiding in Bucks County, authorities say.Tyler Lutz, 18, from Reading, and 16-year-old Dustin Lomas from Bristol Township escaped from Abraxas Academy in New Morgan Borough on Saturday night.Police say Lutz was taken into custody after being spotted by a Tullytown Borough police officer.Lutz was at a local carnival and was trying to blend in with carnival employees, state police said.He was taken into custody without incident.Authorities now believe Lomas may also be in the Bucks County area.Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the police.Last September, nine teenagers broke out of the juvenile detention center but were all taken back into custody during a 10-hour search.
Two local police departments participating in aggressive driving crackdown
PennDOT announced on July 8th that more than 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated aggressive driving enforcement wave focusing on heavy truck violations, pedestrian safety, red light running, and tailgating. Drivers exhibiting unsafe behaviors, such as driving too fast for conditions or other aggressive actions, will also be cited.
Audits of Municipal Pension plans released for Covington, Sandy townships
HARRISBURG — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announced the release of audits of 43 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Chester, Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill, Warren and Washington counties. In Clearfield County, Covington Township’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan and Sandy Township’s Employee...
80+ PA police departments team together to target aggressive drivers
PennDOT is teaming together with more than 80 police throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to target aggressive driving. Police departments throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a collective effort aimed at reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on our area roadways. According to PennDOT, throughout 2023, there […]
Secret Cave Found That Was Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Known as America’s first outlaws, the men were...
Pair that escaped Abraxas Academy may be hiding in Bucks County, police say
NEW MORGAN, Pa. - Just 10 months after nine juveniles escaped from the Abraxas Academy in New Morgan, police are dealing with a similar incident. Pennsylvania State Police continue their search for two teens who absconded from the southern Berks County youth facility over the weekend. "On July 6th at...
Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities. One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats.
PSP: 1 Abraxas escapee still on the run; one captured at Bucks carnival
NEW MORGAN, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police are releasing a new photo of the teen still on the run after escaping from Abraxas Academy in New Morgan. PSP reports that Dustin Lomas, 16, of Bucks County, is still on the run and is considered a fugitive. Two teens climbed...
PennDOT Launches Aggressive Driving Crackdown Across Southeastern Pennsylvania
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a new initiative to combat aggressive driving. Over 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join forces with the Pennsylvania State Police in a concerted effort to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on local roads.
Missing Teen Sought In Bucks County: Authorities (UPDATED)
UPDATE: The subject of this report was located safely, Springfield police said. Springfield Township police are looking for a missing 15-year-old. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bucks County Dispatch Center at 215-328-8523 or submit a tip through Crimewatch.
Why Bucks County residents may find it hard to breathe & what it has to do with the weather
Another air quality alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region, including Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties, as the heat wave continues for a fifth day. Under the Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ozone issued by Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection, people sensitive to air pollution — including children, seniors,...
Multiple police departments to target aggressive drivers
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said more than 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated aggressive driving enforcement wave. This collective effort, announced Monday as part of a statewide mobilization running through Aug. 18, is...
Look At Levittown-Area Food Inspection Reports
Are you getting more than you ordered when you eat out in the Levittown area?. As a public service, we’re giving you access to the Bucks County Health Department’s inspections for the safety and cleanliness of all eating establishments. This transparency allows consumers to make informed decisions about where to dine.
Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Amid Heat Wave Conditions
A pervasive Code Orange air quality alert has been issued across multiple counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The alert, which signals unhealthy air conditions for particular populations, is set to be in effect until midnight Tuesday. Regions impacted include not only Philadelphia but also the surrounding counties of Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester. Residents in the Lehigh Valley and Berks have also been placed on notice, as confirmed by WFMZ.
1 of 2 teens who escaped PA youth detention center found in Bucks County: police
MORGANTOWN. Pa - One teen is in custody, while another remains on the run after an escape at a youth detention center in Berks County. On Saturday, July 6 at around 4:45 p.m., officials say two teens at the Abraxas Academy escaped the facility by climbing over a fence. They...