As our nation kicks off the America250 celebration, the Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to celebrate our country's 250th anniversary safely and responsibly. Bensalem Township reminds residents that fireworks are prohibited on Township-owned pr...

A North Wales man was sentenced on Tuesday to 5 to 10 years in state prison for attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl for a sexual encounter in Bensalem Township. Pawol Piotr Sudol, 45, pleaded guilty in March to felony counts of attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercours...

Congratulations to Thomas Jackson Jr and Sarah O’Neil, 2026 winners of the Bensalem Township Police Benevolent Association Scholarship. The Scholarship Committee reviewed over two dozen outstanding applications this year, but was particularly impressed with Tommy’s and Sarah’s...

Hazmat personnel have deemed the area safe.  There is no threat to the public.  All residents may return to their homes and businesses.  Further updates will be provided as we have more information.  The shelter-in-place and evacuation orders have been lifted.

Bensalem Police, Fire, EMS, and Hazmat Teams are currently en route to a train derailment between Street Road and Neshaminy Falls Train Station.  At this time, there is a report of 5-10 derailed freight cars.  We are currently assessing the contents of the train cars...