Bucks County

Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Ryan Gaffney allegedly took secret photos of a naked man in custody during an arrest warrant related to a mental health crisis and shared the images with colleagues and friends, according to authorities.

Philly-area police are launching a summer traffic safety campaign targeting aggressive driving on U.S. 1 in five counties to reduce crashes and fatalities. The initiative addresses behaviors like speeding, tailgating, and lane changing, citing 2,190 crashes and 37 deaths in the region due to aggressive driving in 2025. A recent high-speed collision in Limerick Township, which killed one driver and involved a DUI charge, highlights the campaign's urgency.

Pennsylvania regulators plan to approve Amazon's installation of 280 natural gas-fired and three diesel-fired backup generators at its Bucks County data center. Residents like Seema Kazmi express concerns about increased pollution, while the project is part of Amazon's $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania, expected to create 1,250 permanent jobs. Emissions will be capped at 25 tons annually for volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides.

A CSX freight train derailed in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, with no injuries reported. Authorities confirmed no public safety threat, and hazmat crews managed the site without leaks. Sixteen cars derailed, and the CSX hazmat team is handling cleanup and investigation.

A freight train has derailed in Bensalem, Bucks County, with multiple cars off the tracks. Authorities have recommended a shelter in place for the area.

A freight train has derailed in Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with multiple cars off the tracks. Authorities have recommended a shelter in place for the area.

A freight train has derailed in Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with multiple cars off the tracks. Authorities have recommended a shelter in place for the area.

A freight train has derailed in Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with multiple cars off the tracks. Authorities have recommended a shelter in place for the area.

A user received a text from an unknown number with a local area code (Philadelphia/Bucks County/Montgomery County, PA) in the early morning hours. The sender had the user's photos saved in their contacts, raising privacy concerns. The user is inquiring if others in the region have experienced similar texts.

Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, defeating mathematician Lucia Simonelli. He will challenge five-term Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in the general election. The race was called by the Associated Press shortly after polls closed.