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.
18-year-old killed, 4 other teens wounded by gunfire over the weekend, in three separate incidents
Five teenagers have been shot in Philadelphia in three separate incidents so far this weekend. On a Kingsessing porch, three teens were gunned down, and a 22-year-old suffered a bullet wound to the leg. An 18-year-old, shot in the face, died.
West Philadelphia apartment building fire leaves more than 100 residents displaced
Over 100 residents have been displaced after a fire at an apartment building in West Philadelphia Sunday afternoon. At 4:38 p.m., police said they were called to an apartment building along the 4900 block Spruce Street for a report of people trapped in a fire. The fire took place at...
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