Politics & Government

2nd Tesla Protest Planned, Murder Sentencing: Lower Bucks Co. News

This is a summary of some of the top news stories over the past week in Lower Bucks County.

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Two men have been sentenced for the 2022 murder of a Morrisville man. Meanwhile, another protest is planned at Bucks County's only Tesla dealership over Elon Musk and his federal job slashings.

This is a summary of some of the top news stories over the past week in Lower Bucks County:

2 Men Sentenced In Murder Of Morrisville Man

A Morrisville man and a New Jersey man have been sentenced to several decades in prison for the December 2022 killing of Clifton “CJ” Burgess-Williams Jr., authorities said. (Read More)

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Another Tesla Protest Planned In Bucks Co.

The Bucks County Democratic Committee is planning another protest of Elon Musk at the county's only Tesla dealership later this month. Nancy Sherlock, the president of Morrisville's Democratic Committee, told Patch on Tuesday that the party is planning another protest at the York Road dealership after staging one late last month. (Read More)

Bail Denied For Man Accused Of Setting Bensalem House Fire

The man accused of setting a Bensalem home on fire over a jealous rage has been extradited to Bucks County and is being held without bail, police said. Harrison Jones of Rockford, MI, was recently returned to Bensalem to face six counts of attempted homicide after he drove over 700 miles to "intentionally set" a township house on fire due to being jealous over an ex-girlfriend. (Read More)

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New Details Emerge About 53 Rescued Cats In Lower Bucks Co.

The Bucks County SPCA has determined that the 53 cats recently rescued from a Falls Township storage facility came from New Jersey. The SPCA said that the cats were found earlier this month at Public Storage at 370 Commerce Blvd. in Fairless Hills, where they were housed for less than two weeks. The cats did not go missing from any Lower Bucks County homes. (Read More)

Saquon Barkley Makes Stop At Oxford Valley Mall: Photos

After receiving a contract extension for having one of the greatest seasons for a running back in NFL history, Saquon Barkley continued his tour of Bucks County to celebrate the team's recent Super Bowl victory. Barkley appeared at Dynasty Sports & Framing — which has hosted Philadelphia Eagles for signings during their Super Bowl run —for a private autograph signing event. (Read More)

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