Last night, during the Bensalem Township Council Meeting, officers from the Bensalem Township Police Department were recognized for multiple incidents involving life-saving actions and exceptional service to our community.

Corporal Noah Pultro was honored for his life-saving actions during an incident on January 8, 2026. Corporal Pultro was the first officer to arrive at the scene of a shooting at the Top of the Ridge trailer park. Upon arrival, he located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper left arm. Corporal Pultro quickly applied a tourniquet, successfully stopping the bleeding and allowing Bensalem Medics to transport the victim to the hospital. His immediate actions directly contributed to the victim's full recovery.

Officer Clifford Snyder and Officer Richard Adams were recognized for their life-saving efforts during an incident on March 25, 2026. While on patrol in the area of Byberry Road and Galloway Road, Officer Adams observed a vehicle parked on the sidewalk with its sole occupant, unresponsive inside.  Officers made entry to the vehicle and began CPR while waiting for medics to arrive on scene.  Medics eventually transported the patient to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where continued life saving measures resulted in the patient’s full recovery.

Corporal Steven Ambs, Officer Michael Sheehy, Officer Christopher Pennington, and Officer Brett Beaumont were also recognized for their life-saving efforts during an incident on May 2, 2026. Officers responded to a report of a 57-year-old male in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, the officers immediately began CPR and utilized their department-issued automated external defibrillator (AED), administering two shocks that restored his pulse prior to be transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where continued life saving measures resulted in the patient’s full recovery.

Detective Sergeant Glenn Vandegrift was recognized by Chief of Chester County Detectives David Sassa for his assistance in implementing their DNA program. During the presentation, Chief Sassa thanked Detective Sergeant Vandegrift and the Bensalem Township Police Department for their partnership, crediting the department with being at the forefront of using DNA technology to solve not only major crimes, but crimes of all types.

We would also like to thank Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo and the Bensalem Township Council for recognizing these officers during a public Council meeting, allowing the entire community to join in honoring their dedication and service.  It was especially meaningful to have two of the survivors in attendance at the meeting to personally thank the officers the saved their lives.

Additionally, we would like to thank the members of the Bensalem EMS for assisting our officers in these incidents. 

Please join us in congratulating all of these officers on their outstanding work, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to protecting the residents of Bensalem Township.