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Pocketbook thefts from the Elderly

Bensalem Police are asking for help from the Public .On Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Bensalem Police handled a theft of a purse from the ShopRite located at 2200 Bristol Rd in Bensalem Township. The victim, a 77 year old female, was shopping inside when the theft occurred. A review of video captured the theft as it happened. The actor is described as a white female, medium to large build, with long brownish colored hair wearing blue hospital scrubs with a white fleece coat and a gray baseball type hat, pushing a shopping cart.

On October 8, 2009 at approximately 1450 hours another theft of a purse occurred at the ShopRite. The victim again was a 76 year old female who was standing in the meat aisle and as she was turned a female actor walked by and grabbed her purse from her shopping cart. This incident was also captured on store surveillance. The female appears to be the same person in both videos.

Below are two still images of the actor from the most recent theft at ShopRite. Bensalem Police are asking anyone who recognizes the female, victimizing the elderly, in the below photos to contact Detective Thomas Jackson at 215-633-3719 or the anonymous tip line at 215-633-3660

Identity Theft Ring Arrested

On January 4, 2010 Officers from the Bensalem Police Special Investigations Unit were conducting surveillance at a room inside the Red Roof Inn 3100 Lincoln Highway, Trevose, PA. A Subsequent investigation found evidence of narcotics in the room. Additional surveillance was conducted when four black males were observed attempting to enter the room. As police approached one of the males, identified as 31 yr old Earl Johnson, he attempted to flee but was immediately apprehended. Johnson was found to have in his possession was several pieces of identification that belonged to several females including a $1,900.00 check.
Officers spoke with two victims who advised they had both been recent victims of theft. In both of those thefts, the victims' vehicles were broken into and their purses were stolen. In addition to Johnson, three other males were detained and identified as 30 yr old Armone Stanley, 22 yr old Ronny Lodge and 23 yr old Javaris Williams. Additional evidence was found on Stanley's person that led police to additional victims. Those victims were contacted and one advised that her purse was stolen from her vehicle on January 3, 2010 from a LA Fitness parking lot in Fort Washington, PA.
Police later searched the vehicle and recovered several cellular phones, IPods, 35 driver's licenses, five social security cards and 53 credit cards along with over 50 personal checks or checkbooks. There were between 90-100 separate individuals/victims from several states along the east coast, including this Pennsylvania, Florida, Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Police Information provided to Law Enforcement Agencies originating from the Upper Merion Police Department advised of an organized theft from vehicle and identity theft operation that was responsible for numerous thefts in the Philadelphia area over the past several weeks. All of the actors are from the Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) Florida area. Included in the Police information report was the thefts have spanned the entire east coast; All four subjects from this incident were from Fort Lauderdale area of Florida and are believed to be part of the wide spread operation.

Police are still in the process of contacting the victims. Multiple police agencies are currently conducting investigations and it is anticipated that the actors are involved in a large amount of additional crimes. If you have been a recent victim of identity theft please contact your local police department or contact the Bensalem Police Detective Division at 215-633-3719. The 4 suspects were arraigned by Magisterial Judge Robert Wagner and were sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bail or 10%

Earl Johnson Ronny Lodge Armone Stanley Javaris Williams.

Suspect Arrested for
Child Pornography

On 01/04/2010 the Bensalem Police Special Victims Unit assisted by Middletown Police arrested 28 yr old Robert Lane from the 100 blk of Sandybrook Dr Langhorne for allegedly viewing and downloading pornographic videos of pre-pubescent females engaging in sexual acts. Lane was a target of an investigation by the Bensalem Twp Special Victims Unit in conjunction with Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC).
A search warrant was executed at his residence resulting in the discovery of 7 seven videos of child pornography.

Lane acknowledged downloading, viewing, and sharing child pornography on the internet. Possessing Child Pornography and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility. Both Felony Offenses.

He was arraigned by Magisterial Judge Robert Wagner who released the suspect with $250,000 unsecured bail.

Robert Joseph Lane

Attempt to identify

On 01/15/10 at 6:35 AM, Lou's Farm Market 2450 Bristol Pike was burglarized. The actor removed the window and frame from the bathroom. He stole three cash registers with $100 in each. He threw one register through the front door and exited in the front parking lot. Actor appears to be 5'10", w/m, slim built, dark jacket, jeans, white sneakers with black stripe, light color hood jacket under dark jacket. He is also wearing a black hat and black gloves. Unknown if a vehicle was used.
Anyone with information are asked to contact Detective Steve Clark at 215-633-3680 or the anonymous tip line at 215-633-3660

Armed Robbers Arrested

On Friday, 01-22-10 Bensalem Police arrested 19 yr old Dyron Edwards from the 1300 blk of Arundel Way and 19 yr old Anthony Blake , Ballad Ln Willingboro NJ. Both have been charged with Armed Robbery and related offenses. At approx. 8:35 PM officers responded to 3131 Knights Rd, Bucks Meadows Apts, near the pool area for a robbery in progress.

Officers arrived in the area and spoke to two victims, identified as 18 and 19 yrs of age. Both stated they were walking from a convenience store towards the Apartment complex when they were approached by two males. Both males were described as having their faces covered, wearing all black clothing, and displayed a revolver style handgun. One male pointed the gun at the victims and demanded personal property. The victims turned over their property before the actors fled the scene.

   Bensalem Police quickly set up a perimeter. Officers observed two males fitting the description. They both were later identified as the robbers. Since the gun was not recovered Bensalem K-9 Officer Jim McGinty and his K-9 partner Axel conducted a search of the area and subsequently located and recovered a loaded .38 caliber hand gun.

   Both actors later arraigned by Magisterial Judge Kline and sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $25,000 10% bail.

Dyron Edwards                       Anthony Blake

Armed Robbery
Suspect involved in multiple robberies in Bucks and Philadelphia

On Thursday, February 18, 2010, the Bensalem Township Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the 7 Eleven, located at Street Rd and Winsor Dr. The cashier reported that a white male entered the store and pointed a black semi automatic handgun at him. The suspect demanded money and a carton of Newport Cigarettes. The suspect then fled the store with an unknown amount of U.S. currency and a carton of Newport cigarettes. The actor is a white male, possibly in his twenties, approximately 5'8", with a medium build. He was wearing a black hooded sweat shirt with a design on the front, a black scarf / mask to cover the lower portion of his face, dark Adidas style work out pants with a wide white stripe on the legs, and black sneakers. It was later discovered that the actor entered the Fox Hunt Tavern minutes before committing the robbery to use the bathroom.

This robbery appears to be related multiple robberies in Bensalem and Philadelphia.

Anyone with information pertaining to these investigations is asked to contact Bensalem Detectives at (215) 633-1719 or the anonymous tipline at 215 633 3660

Shooting

On 01/23/10 at approx. 3:45 AM Bensalem Police responded to a shooting at 310 Palton Rd. Investigation found that a party was in the processes of breaking up for the evening. Guests were invited via a social network. When the resident of the home realized someone stole his phone, his friends asked some people if they knew anything about it. However several individuals got upset and began an argument. One male later identified as Daniel Potepa pulled out a handgun and fired several shots striking 23 yr old Bensalem resident Anchul Rastogi. The victim was rushed to Frankford Aria where he underwent emergency surgery. He is listed in Critical Condition.

Daniel Potepa was later arrested and arraigned then sent to Bucks County Correctional Facility in lieu of $3,000,000 bail.

ARMED ROBBERY

On 3/21/10 a black male and a white male forced their way through the door, grabbed victim by his shirt and displayed a handgun. The black male and white male suspects followed victim up the stairs into the apartment and the three walked into victim's room. The victim was then tied up with a thin piece of rope. The white male is described as 5'9", 130 lbs, brown hair, light facial hair, wearing blue jeans, white T-shirt, gray hooded sweatshirt and a fitted baseball hat. The black male was described as 6'1", 200 lbs, black hair, dark sweat pants, black hooded sweatshirt and a navy blue fitted New York Yankees baseball hat
If you have any information please contact Det Cannon 215-633-3669 or Det Monaghan 215-633-3668

                                     ROBBERY

     On March 19, 2010 a victim was robbed by (3) Hispanic males at Creekside Apartments Victim stated that a tall Hispanic male pushed him from behind. A second heavy set Hispanic male grabbed his chain and his wallet from his right rear pocket. A third Hispanic male grabbed his phone from off of the ground. The subjects then fled south towards the rear of the building. The first subject was described as thin, 5'9, 155lbs, black hair, white tank top shirt, blue jeans and small beard. The second subject was described as heavy set, 200lbs, 5'6, black hair, wearing glasses, black t-shirt, black pants and a gray Phillies hat. The third subject was approx. 16 years old, black hair and no further description.
     If you have any information please call us at 215-639-3700

Armed Robbery

On Wednesday, 03/17/10 Dunkin Donuts was robbed at gun point. Victim stated that while sweeping the floor behind the counter, she heard the door open and observed a tall black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and mask with a gun and another shorter black male with a dark hooded sweatshirt who also had a gun entering the store. The taller actor stated "give me the money" with the gun pointed at victim, as the shorter actor entered the doorway to behind the counter.
The taller actor then led victim to cash registers where the money was then handed over. The shorter actor immediately walked towards the office door asking victim to open it. The actors then fled through the rear door.
If you have any information please contact Det Clark 215-633-3680

Burglary Arrest

On 3/23/10 at 9:25 AM, Bensalem Township Police responded to a Strong Arm Robbery at the Zumiez Store located in the Neshaminy Mall in Trevose, PA. Store employees arrived to open the business and discovered a male behind the register. The male fled the store and was apprehended a short time later in the parking lot of the mall. The actor was identified as John Albert Butler JR, 41 yrs of age from 751 W. Saratoga St., Baltimore MD. Further investigation found that Claire's Boutique was also burglarized with US Currency stolen. Both stores share a common hallway. Butler was charged with 2 counts of burglary and related offenses. He was arraigned by Magestrial Judge Falcone and sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $300,000 10% bail

Walgreens Robber Arrested

On Wednesday March 24 2010 at about 9:20 hrs, Bensalem Police responded to robbery call at the Walgreens store Street and Knights Rd. A pharmacy technician reported that a white male 6’0, 175 lbs, dark short hair, unshaven, mustard-yellow colored hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, approached the counter and stated “I need the Oxycotin 80's" I have a gun". The male then displayed a black semi-automatic handgun.
The technician retrieved 2 bottles of Oxycotin, totaling 260 pills and gave it to the suspect who fled out of the store.

This subject should be considered armed and dangerous

Bensalem Police have seen an increase in the abuse of prescription medication and want the public to be on alert that these drugs are very dangerous. Trends show in the past several years not only are adults addicted to prescription medications but teenagers as well.

On 04/05/2010 Bensalem Police arrested 19 yr old Daniel Dopson 100 blk Clover Ave Croydon. Dobson was sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $200,000 bail or 10% cash.

Megan's Law Violator

A convicted rapist allegedly failed to tell state police he'd moved to Bucks County.
Police said Mark Rambo, 32, has been living at his parents' house on 6238 Militia Court in Bensalem. In 1996, Rambo was convicted of rape and related offenses and has been classified as a sexually violent offender, according to police. Rambo was sentenced to four to eight years in prison and required by state law to register his address with state police for the rest of his life.
Detectives learned Rambo's last known address was on Fordham Road in Philadelphia. He last registered with state police in September 2009.
Police said Rambo has been living in the home several weeks.
Rambo was charged with failure to comply with registration of sexual offenders, a felony. He was arraigned before District Judge Joseph Falcone and sent to county prison on $250,000 bail.

Robbery Suspect Arrested

Police identified and charged 21 yr old Timothy Corbett from the 700 blk of Millwood Drive Philadelphia for the April 24^th armed robbery of the 7-11 located at 2511 Lincoln Hwy Trevose

On Saturday at 4:45 AM Bensalem Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the 7-11 convenience store. The store employee stated a male entered the store and approached him from behind. The male put a knife to his back and said "lets go, I am not playing." The male walked the employee to the register and demanded all the money. The male also implied he had a gun by pointing something at the employee. After stealing $571.the suspect fled the store.
After conducting an extensive investigation police were able to identified Corbett as the actor. Philadelphia police located and arrested Corbett at this home. He was charged with armed robbery and related offenses, arraigned by Magisterial Judge Susan Kline and sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Police believe Corbett may be a suspect in other robberies but is not connected to the serial robbers in Philadelphia.

Suspect Charged in Bonfire Explosion

On Saturday May 8, 2010 Bensalem Police in conjunction with the Bucks County Detectives and Bensalem Fire Marshalls Office announce the arrest of 21 yr old Andrew Adams from 3404 Knights Rd Bensalem . Adams has been charged with arson, aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person. On Sunday evening, May 2, 2010 at about 11:00 pm, a group of young individuals gathered at an area along the banks of the Neshaminy Creek by a waterfall known as “The Falls”, behind the Trevose fire station on Bristol Rd. Investigation found that at some time during the night, an accelerant was placed into the bonfire and exploded, burning an 18 yr old female over 35 % of her body. She is currently at Temple University Burn Center with severe second and third degree burns on her face, head, arms and legs.

The case was originally reported to the Pennsylvania State Police, and Lower Southampton Police, but once the location was established it was turned over to the Bensalem Police Department. Due to the extent of the injuries the case was jointly investigated by Bensalem Police, Bucks County Detectives, and the Bensalem Fire Marshalls Office.

Police found that Adams and the victim arrived at “The Falls” but everyone had left. Adams had brought a 1.2 pound Coleman propane tank several cans of “White Grease”, a can of carburetor cleaner and a butane lighter. Adams then gathered some wood and began to spray the white grease onto the wood and into the fire to make it burn better. Adams then told the victim “Something is going to happen.” As the victim was getting up to walk away there was a loud explosion and fire. The victim sustained critical burns. Adams was concerned that he was going to get in trouble so he drove the victim to Croydon, dropped her off several blocks from her house and left the scene. The victim was forced to walk several blocks to her home. Upon entering her residence her roommate immediately called for help.
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Adams was arraigned by Magisterial Judge Leonard Brown and sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $150,00 or 10% bail.

Armed Robberies

On Saturday, 5-15-2010 at 9:35 AM Bensalem Police responded to an armed robbery at the J & M Deli located on Bensalem Blvd and New Falls Rd . A 45 yr old victim stated as she was walking from the rear of the store to the entrance a black male, dark skin, medium build, approx. 5' 10'', black shirt and gray knit hat ran up from behind her and grabbed her purse off her arm. The actor then ran to the rear of J&M, entered a vehicle and may have exited the lot by the The Chill Factory ice cream store. There were cars stopped on New Falls Rd, waiting for the red light to change at Bensalem Blvd. during the robbery.
About 10 minutes later another robbery was reported at the Family Cleaners approximately 1/2 mile down the road. The description of the actor was similar to the J&M robbery but this time the actor displayed a hand gun.
The victim from the Cleaners stated a black male, dark complexion, 5' 10'' to 6' 1" wearing a black jacket and gray knit hat walked into the store came around the counter and put a black hand gun to the victims head and told her to open up the cash register. After the victim complied with the robbers orders he told her to get on the ground and ran out the store with approximately $150.00 in cash. An unknown style vehicle was last seen fleeing the scene west on Bensalem Blvd.
Police are asking for the publics help in providing information. Police are also asking that anyone stopped at the red light on Bensalem Blvd and New Falls Rd who may have observed the actor or any style vehicle parked in the area to call Bensalem Detective Mark Kelly at 215-633-3719.
Police want to remind people to be mindful of your surroundings and if you see something suspicious you are urged to call police.
The actor is considered armed and dangerous.

Narcotics Arrest
On 06/08/10 the Bensalem Township Police Special Investigations Unit seized 24 pounds of marijuana from the 1000 block of Beaver St. in Bristol Boro. Bensalem Police Special Investigations Unit teamed up with the Trenton NJ Police Vice Unit and executed a search warrant at the location. As a result of the seizure police arrested and charged 39 yr old Michael Bush and his wife 37 yr old Letecha Bush, both from the 100 blk of Hamilton Ave Trenton NJ. They were both charged with Possession with Intent to deliver and related charges. Both were arraigned by Judge Finello and sent to Bucks County Prison on $1,000,000 bail.
Police estimate the marijuana to have a street value over $125,000
Michael Bush had an active warrant for possession with intent to deliver out of Tuscan, AZ.

RAPE

Bensalem Police arrested 37 yr old Jermaine Jackson street name “Maniac” for rape and related charges after he was caught in the act of forcibly raping a 10 yr old child.
On June 8, 2010 at 11:12 AM Bensalem Police responded to Creekside Apartments, 2500 Knights Road. After raping the victim Jackson locked the victim and the witness in a bedroom and ripped the telephone cord from the receiver so calls for help could not be made. After Jackson fled the home the victim and witness were able to free themselves from the room ran outside and stopped a Bucks County Sheriff who was driving by. The Sheriff then immediately called Bensalem Police. Jackson is known to frequent Bristol and Philadelphia.
After a great coordinated effort between "C" Shift, CID, SVU, Philly 8th District, Air Tac 1,PSP Trevose and T-Mobile Law Enforcement Relations, Jackson was located and arrested deep in the wooded area between Yezzi field and the rear of Franklin Mills.

Child left alone at Casino
On 6-15-2010 Bensalem Police arrested 59 yr old Donald Waige from the 600 blk of Courtland st in Philadelphia for leaving his 15 month child alone in his vehicle for over an hour while he gambled at the Parx Casino. At approximately 5:30PM on June 15th Bensalem Police responded to the Parx Casino for the report of a small child left alone in a vehicle. Upon arrival officers found a small child 15 months of age alone in a vehicle. The vehicle was running with the air conditioning on and the child was in a car seat crying. The vehicle was opened by officers and the child was removed from the vehicle. The vehicle was owned by the actor, Donald Waige. Officers were able to locate Waige inside the Parx Casino. Waige acknowledged the vehicle was his and the child inside was his son. Through further investigation it was determined that Donald Waige had left the child in the vehicle for over one hour. He was interviewed and stated he had left the child in the vehicle with the intention of being in the Casino for 10 minutes until he could collect a ten dollar credit on his player’s card. Waige stated he did not realize he was in the casino for over an hour. He added that his son fell asleep and thought he could go in the casino and collect his credit before the child woke up.

Waige was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Reckless Endangering Another Person. He was arraigned by Magisterial Judge Benz and sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $15,000.

Donald Waige

Deported Felon Arrested for Narcotics

On 06/10/10 Bensalem Township Police Special Investigations Unit arrested 35 yr old Ruben Carmona-Paredes from 3100 block of Knights Rd. Carmona-Paredes was allegedly dealing narcotics in the area. When police arrested him they also seized 5 ounces of cocaine with a street value of over $10,000.
Upon further investigation it was determined that Camona-Paredes was in the country illegally and had previously been a violent deported felon. Carmona-Paredes was arraigned Magisterial Judge Finello and sent to Bucks County Prison on 2,000,000.00 bail.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed a detainer for him.

Ruben Carmona-Parede

Jewelry store thief arrested in Maryland

On 05/22/10 the FBI announced that Jonathan Wiseman was arrested in Cecil County Maryland without incident. He was interviewed and admitted to the thefts and robberies.
Bensalem Police Department and other police agencies from New Castle Delaware to Pennsylvania are asking for the help of the public in located the whereabouts of Jonathan Wesley Wiseman. Wiseman has once again stolen expensive jewelry from Jewelry store’s in Middletown Twp, Bensalem Twp and Northeast Philadelphia. In all three jobs, as well as several in Delaware, Wiseman asks to look at rings and runs out of the store. The value of the three thefts in Northeast Philadelphia, Bensalem and Middletown area approximately $27,000.00.

Jonathan Wiseman is a W/M, 27 yrs of age, thin build, short dark hair, with a goatee. His last known address is in New Castle, Delaware. He is believed to be in the company of a white female.

Jonathan W.Wiseman

Father charged with Endangering his 2 yr old child

     Daniel Lopez 23 yrs of age from the 1100 blk of Tabor st was arrested last night for endangering the welfare of a child, recklessly endangering another person, drunk driving and related offenses for operating his vehicle while under the influence of narcotics while transporting his 2 yr old child.

On Thursday 06-17-10 at 8:50 PM Bensalem Police Officer Sam Karley was patrolling US Route 1 when he observed white 1992 Lexus ES 300, stopped in the middle of the roadway with his vehicle partially on the concrete median.

     Upon approaching the vehicle Officer Karley noticed a 2 yr child in a car seat and immediately smelled a strong odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside of this vehicle. When the Officer attempted to talk to Lopez it was found that he was incoherent and could barely speak.

Further investigation found that Lopez was smoking marijuana laced with PCP commonly called “WET” while he was transporting his child.
Lopez was arrested and arraigned by Magisterial Judge Benz and sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $15,000 10% bail. The child did not suffer any injuries and was released to her mother

Daniel Lopez

Narcotics Arrest

On 06/24/10 Bensalem Township Police Special Investigations Unit along with PA State Police Eastern Interdiction Unit arrested Roy Ramoutar 34 from Bronx, NY and Tomer Mastey 27 Long Beach Island NY and seized approximately 25 Lbs of Marijuana. The street value of the marijuana is estimated in excess of $100,000. Police, acting on a tip, stopped a 2004 Toyota Tundra in the parking lot of 3100 Lincoln Hwy. The vehicle was secured and a subsequent search yielded the marijuana. The distribution of the drugs was targeted to the Bucks County area.
Both were arraigned by Judge Nasshorn and sent to Bucks County Prison on 200,000.00 bail.

Narcotics Arrest

On 06/24/10 The Bensalem Township Police Department Special Investigations Unit and PA State Police Eastern Interdiction Unit arrested Kevin Tramel 39 from the 5700 blk of Fleetwing Dr for Delivery, Possession with the intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On 06/24/10, Bensalem Township SIU had information that an employee at 1465 Street Rd was selling crack cocaine out of the business. An investigation was conducted finding that Tramel was in fact selling to employees and customers.
After the sale Tramel was taken into custody, he was found to have unknown quantity crack cocaine on him, along with $709.00 U.S.currency.
Tramel was arraigned by Judge Nasshorn and sent to Bucks County Prison on 200,000.00 bail.

Kevin Tramel

Trash truck accident

On 06/28/10 at approx. 1215 PM Police responded to Fredonia Place off Hollandale Rd for a report of a trash truck that ran over an employee. Investigation found that the trash truck, owned by McCullough Rubbish Removal was collecting trash and recyclables along Fredonia Place when 42 yr old employee, Richard Millward, from the Goldenridge section of Levittown fell off the side of the truck. Upon falling off the truck the driver’s side rear wheels ran him over. He was transported to Aria Health Torresdale Campus where he is listed in critical condition with pelvic and leg fractors. He is in the process of being transferred to Jefferson Hospital due to possible internal injuries.
The accident remains under investigation by the Bensalem Accident Investigations Unit. Anyone with information are asked to call Officer Reheil at 215-633-3719

Bank Robbery
A suspected bank robber triggered a stun gun after jumping over the counter at a Bensalem bank Saturday morning as his partner held a handgun to the manager's back, police said.
Police later arrested Tyrone Bentley, 34, of Philadelphia, who investigators said used the stun gun, but the gunman remains on the run. Bentley was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and related offenses Saturday night before District Judge Robert Wagner and sent to Bucks County Prison on $100,000 bail.
Police said Bentley and the unidentified second robber walked into the Wachovia Bank on the 3600 block of Horizon Boulevard shortly after 9:30 a.m. wearing gloves and masks. Bentley jumped over the counter and triggered the painful weapon several times inciting fear in the tellers before ordering them to empty their drawers, police said. He put the $39,000 into a pillow case and then the pair fled in a silver Dodge Caravan, according to court records.
Officers swarmed into the area. Moments after the robbery a SEPTA bus driver called 911 when he saw two men in masks speeding down Horizon Boulevard and onto southbound Route 1. A state trooper and Bensalem officer spotted the minivan and chased it into the city where it turned right onto Evans Street and officers lost sight of the vehicle.
At 9:41 a.m., a resident called 911 to report a black man in a white shirt and black shorts removing a license plate from a parked silver Dodge Caravan on Clark Street in the city, according to court records. Police said the witness reported the man tossed the license plate on a lawn and started walking away.
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Bensalem Officer Michael Sheehy spotted a man matching the resident's description - later identified as Bentley - and a foot chase began. It ended with Sheehy and Philadelphia police taking Bentley into custody. As officers arrested Bentley, he punched and kicked Sheehy attempting to take the officer's gun, according to court records.
Police said the minivan is registered to Bentley as is the plate he threw away. When police later searched the vehicle they recovered the pillow case full of cash and a stun gun, according to court records.
Bentley was released from federal prison in March 2009 after serving slightly less than the 130 month sentence he was given in 2001 after being convicted of robbery and firearms charges by a jury. He had been charged by the FBI in connection with a robbery in the city.
Police are still looking for the gunman, described as a black male, about 6 feet 2 inches tall wearing long jean shorts and white sneakers. Police said they know he ditched a black, hooded sweatshirt he'd been wearing.
Anyone with information about the bank robbery or the whereabouts of the gunman is asked to call Bensalem police at 215-633-3719 or the crime tip line at 215-633-3660.

Tyrone Bentley

7 charged with downloading Child Porno

Over the past month Bensalem Police Special Victims Unit served 8 search warrants and assisted Newtown with a search warrant on residences throughout Bucks County for people alleging to have downloaded illegal child pornography. The Bensalem Police Special Victims Unit in conjunction with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), aggressively located suspects who alleged to have downloaded, viewed and shared graphic pictures and videos of children engaging in sexual acts. The ages of these children ranged from 3yrs to 14 yrs of age. In the 7 search warrants Police have charged 4 adults and will be filing petitions on 3 juveniles charging them with intentionally viewing or knowingly possessing or controlling computer depictions of children under the age of 18 years engaging in a prohibited sexual act via a computer. All charges are felonies. Assisting with the search warrants were Middletown Twp PD, New Britain Twp, Warminster Twp, Bristol Twp and Newtown Twp.

Charged:
May 2010 Tyler Miller 18 yrs of age from Middletown
June 2010 a 15 yr old juvenile from Bristol
June 2010 Willard Harte 57 from Warminster
June 2010 Scott Drybala 20 from Bensalem
June 2010 a 15 yr old Newtown male
July 2010 a 13 yr old female from Middletown
July 2010 Andrew Curry 23 yr old from Bensalem

This is another reminder of the dangers of the internet and the exploitation of innocent children.

Attempt to identify
deceased male

On July 11, 2010 at approximately 9PM Bensalem Police recovered the body of deceased white male from the Neshaminy Creek. It appears he may have been in the creek for several days. He is described as a white male, late 20’s, approximately 5’8, 160 lbs, dark hair, wearing prescription glasses, a red or maroon short sleeve shirt, dark jeans, black belt and black Converse All Star sneakers. He also had a silver chain and cross around his neck. The glasses, sneakers, belt and chain/cross are depicted in the below pictures. An autopsy was performed today and the coroner has ruled it a drowning.

If anyone can identify the male or has any information please call The BENSALEM TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 215-633-3719 or tip line at 215-633-3660

Robbery suspects arrested

31 yr old Rashee Tyree Daniels and 24 yr old Kathleen Smith both from Gooseneck Rd Levittown were arrested tonight and will be charged with the robbery at the Bensalem Subway restaurant on July 25^th... Daniels will be additional charged with approximately 8 more robberies and Smith will be charged with one additional robbery.

A joint effort between Bristol Twp, Falls Twp and Bensalem Twp Police Department lead to the arrest. Approximately one month ago several businesses reported robberies. The descriptions of the actor involved in the robberies were similar. 4 Subway restaurants (Bristol Twp, Bristol Borough, Falls Twp and Bensalem Twp), 2 Game Stop stores (Tullytown and Falls Twp), a Middletown Twp Chinese Restaurant, Antique Store in Falls Twp and a Grocery Store in Bristol Twp all reported robberies. In all of the robberies Daniels would drive to the location or be driven by Smith. He would enter the store and tell the employees he had a gun, but one was never displayed. Daniels made off with an undetermined amount of money in all of the stores except the Grocery Store in Bristol where he did not get any money.

Bristol Twp Police Detective Greg Beidler received a tip after the Bristol Subway Robbery video aired on the news. The information was relayed to Bensalem Detective Larry Leith who was working on the Bensalem Subway robbery at the time. Det. Leith eventually interviewed Kathleen Smith. She subsequently confessed to two of the robberies. Further investigation lead to Daniels who voluntarily responded to the Bensalem Police station. After being interviewed by Bensalem Det.Leith and Sgt Bill McVey Daniels admitted to 9 robberies.
Both were charged with robbery and related offenses. They were arraigned by Magisterial Judge Brown. Daniels bail was set at $750,000 and Smith had bail set at $100,000.

Rashee Daniels Kathleen Smith

Children left in vehicle

A Philadelphia woman is facing child endangerment charges for allegedly leaving her two children inside her car for nearly 6 hours, while she gambled at the slot machines at Parx Casino.
Bensalem Police say the incident occurred on August 1st, when 35-year-old Sharon Balek left her 15-year-old and eight-year-old girls inside her car for nearly six hours while she played the slots.
From about 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM the daughter’s phone battery had gone dead and was unable to make calls. However the mothers phone battery was dead also. Finally the daughter was able to stop a customer and asked to use her phone so she can call her dad. The kids were not injured.
This is the fifth time this summer police responded to the Casino because a child was observed in a vehicle while the parent went gambling. In another case a women attempted to bring her 5 yr old son into the Casino but was stopped by Security. She attempted several times to enter but was denied. In three of the cases, however, the parent left the casino before police arrived and could not be located. Charges were filed in the 3 other cases.
The cooperation between the Parx Casino and the police helped in a safe conclusion to all of the 6 incidents.

Bank robber arrest

David Gershenfeld, 25, of Milton Dr. Morrisville was arrested after he robbed the TD Bank, 2700 block of Street Road, at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
He was arraigned before District Judge Michael J. Burns and sent to Bucks County prison in lieu of $150,000 bail.
The suspect entered the bank and demanded employees to fill plastic supermarket bags with money. He fled the location with approximately $2,000.
Due to the diligent broadcast of the actors description by Bensalem Police Communications Operator Kate Schaeflein Officer Joseph Gansky spotted someone who matched his description in a cab at Street Road and Wine Avenue.
Police stopped the cab and the actor was positively identified as the alleged robber. No weapons were recovered and police believe the actor never indicated he had one.

David Gershenfeld

Fatal Accident

Bensalem Police are investigating an accident that occurred on 08-14-10 at 2:15 AM in the 2300 block of Street Rd where a pedestrian was struck and killed. The pedestrian, later identified as 37 yr old Jose Torres from the 2500 blk of Knights Rd, was crossing Street Rd in front of Auto Zone at 2320 Street Rd. The pedestrian entered the roadway as vehicles were approaching. A vehicle made contact with the pedestrian in the east bound lanes causing him to end up in the westbound lanes where he was struck by 2 more vehicles traveled westbound.

Drugs, alcohol and speed do not appear to be a factor in the accident

Anyone with information regarding this accident can contact Officer Neil Tropiano at 215-633-3700.

Police: Man sold crack and sex out of Bensalem motels

By: Ben Finley
phillyBurbs.com
Jamil Murray was arrested for allegedly selling: crack cocaine and prostitution. He allegedly advertised his prostitutes online. He sometimes paid his prostitutes with crack and had them package his drugs, court documents stated.
But the operations came crashing down Monday, according to the court records, even though Murray didn’t go down without a fight. He scuffled with some cops from Bensalem’s Special Investigations Unit, which was investigating Murray.
When they tried to arrest him, Murray pushed, kicked and punched two officers before he was eventually handcuffed
The unit recovered $5,000 in cash, more than $8,000 worth of crack, a digital scale, hundreds of plastic baggies and a laptop computer. And three of his prostitutes offered detailed accounts of Murray’s operations.
Murray, 28, of the 3800 block of Old York Road in Philadelphia, faces a slew of felony charges, including running a corrupt organization and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, both first-degree felonies and each punishable by up to 20 years in prison. He also faces an aggravated assault charge for the alleged fight with Bensalem police, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. On-call District Judge Michael Burns in Morrisville sent Murray to Bucks County prison in lieu of $250,000 bail. Bensalem’s Special Investigations Unit interviewed three of Murray’s alleged prostitutes, according to the records. They will be charged with prostitution by summons, police said. Advertisement
Marybeth Henderson-Athey told police she had just met Murray earlier Monday.
She said her boyfriend had just thrown her out of the house when she was walking down a street in Philadelphia’s Kensington section and Murray rolled up in a green Cadillac and introduced himself as “Smooth.”
She allegedly told him she was a recovering addict — three weeks out of rehab. He allegedly gave her a $10 bag of crack.
They hatched an agreement: He would post ads of her on the Internet for “dates,” and she would get crack and a place to live.
A second woman, Ria Porter, told police that she was a dancer before working for Murray, whom she knew as “Mills.” She said they made an arrangement: She would charge customers $100 for 30 minutes and $150 for an hour, and that she would keep half of it. She also allegedly bought some crack from Murray and saw him deal it.
A third woman, Jessica Burns, said Murray has multiple rooms at the in Bensalem. She said he photographs his prostitutes and posts their photos online using a laptop.She said she’s seen him sell crack 500 times in the last five months, and that his prostitutes sometimes package the drugs for him.
A preliminary hearing to review the charges against Murray is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 25.

Jamil Murray

Child left in car at Parx

Bensalem Police arrested 60 yr old Alexander Salter Jr. St Joes Ave Trenton NJ and charged him with Endangering the Welfare of his 12 yr old grandson. On Thursday 9-02-10 at approximately 3:50 PM Parx Casino security observed a Ford Explorer parked illegally in the lot. Security observed a young child in the passenger seat.
Investigation found that Salter parked his vehicle at 3:05 PM and entered the Casino. After playing slots he left the building and returned to his vehicle at about a half hour later. Outside temperatures were estimated in the low 90's today and the vehicle was parked in the sun.

The defendant was interviewed and admitted to leaving his grandson in the vehicle for what he believed was 15 minutes.

Salter was video arraigned by Judge Vislosky and released on $25,000 unsecured bail.

Armed Robbery

On Saturday, September 4, 2010 at approximately 11:00 PM, Bensalem Township Police responded to the Sunoco Station, located at the intersection of Street Rd and Richlieu Rd, to investigate the report of an armed robbery. It was reported that an unidentified Hispanic or light skinned black male entered the gas station and approached the clerk. The suspect asked the clerk for a cigar and placed a dollar bill on the counter. The suspect then pulled a black semi automatic hand gun out of a bag. After demanding and receiving an undisclosed amount of money the suspect fled in a blue compact sedan.

He is described as a Hispanic or light skinned black male, approximately 5’8”, 200 lbs, with what appears to be multiple tattoos in the area of his left forearm and wrist. The suspect was wearing a black tee shirt with a large gold $ sign on the front, a black brimmed hat with a green camouflage top, and white or tan sneakers with pink laces.

Anyone with information is asked to Contact Bensalem Detective Keith Christie (215) 633-3671 or Sergeant William McVey (215) 633-3758.