CRIME & SAFETY
New traffic cameras in Bucks County capture thousands of drivers running red lights
BENSALEM, Pa. (CBS) -- Officials in Bucks County say a new video enforcement program has captured thousands of drivers running red lights at two of their busiest intersections. Back on April 1, Bensalem Township launched a 60-day pilot program at Street and Knights roads along with Route 1 at Old Lincoln Highway. Detective Sergeant Glenn Vandegrift says both are among the most accident-prone in the region. "We want to change behavior," Vandegrift said. "Street Road at Knights Road a few years ago was listed as one of America's most dangerous intersections, so it's very important to us to do whatever we can to try to create some type of a deterrence." Vandegrift said in just the first 30 days, more than 5,200 warnings have been issued. Starting June 1, drivers caught will get a violation, which includes a $100 fine. All money collected will be used to fund the cameras along with the cost of having an officer validate each ticket issued. Officials also say if the red light cameras continue to cut down on traffic accidents, they would consider adding additional ones throughout the township.
Route 1 Crash West Windsor
The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 southbound near Washington Road in West Windsor Township, according to the NJDOT. The right shoulder was closed, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates. to follow Daily Voice Mercer and receive free news updates.
N.J. Broadway veteran dead after being struck by train. Theater community mourns.
Thomas J. Gates, a veteran Broadway stage manager from New Jersey, has died after being struck by an NJ Transit train. Gates served as production stage manager for the Tony-nominated musical “Illinoise.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Warrington Arrests Show Shoplifters Targeting Bigger-Ticket Items
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—While shoplifting arrests from stores along the Route 611 corridor in Warrington aren’t exactly news, a spate of retail theft has targeted large—and expensive—items. On April 30, for example, a 50-year-old man was charged with stealing a 75” television from the Walmart valued at nearly $700. Police said that the suspect in the case, Sean Thomas Beluch of Warminster, had a preliminary hearing for another theft that same day. The police said that Beluch left the courthouse and went to Walmart to allegedly take the TV.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Beluch...
Employee thwarts jewelry store heist as suspect shot in Montgomery County: police
HORSHAM, Pa. - A group of jewelry thieves were stopped in their tracks when police say an employee took action to defend themselves, and the store. Officers were called to the Jems, Jewels and Gold store in the Shoppes at English Village in Horsham early Wednesday morning. Police say a...
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