Elderly Woman Bilked, School Hiring Protested: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A former part-time police officer has been charged with bilking an elderly Lower Bucks County woman, Meanwhile, residents have expressed outrage at the top candidate for the next Centennial schools superintendent.

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in Lower Bucks County:

Ex-Police Officer Tried To Bilk Bucks Co. Woman Of $500K Estate: DA

A former part-time police officer in two Lower Bucks County communities tried to deceive an elderly Langhorne resident into signing her last will and testament to gain control of her more than $500,000 estate, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said. (Read More)

Find Another Centennial Superintendent Candidate, Parents Say

While the Centennial School District has selected Abram Lucabaugh as its schools superintendent, residents at Tuesday night's meeting oppose the choice and want another candidate. Residents spoke out at a meeting about hiring the former Central Bucks schools superintendent. (Read More)

3 Pennsbury Staffers Placed On Adminstrative Leave

Three Edgewood Elementary School staff members have been placed on administrative leave after an incident in the autistic support classroom, officials said. School officials sent emails to parents after receiving reports that two staff members had an interaction with a student. (Read More)

Rapid Ballistics Testing Unveiled For Bucks County

Authorities in Bucks County won't have to rely on State Police or regional labs to process ballistics evidence. The Bucks County District Attorney's Office unveiled a state-of-the-art ballistics laboratory in Levittown that will allow authorities to analyze firearm-related evidence faster. (Read More)

2M More Miles Driven In Philly Area If SEPTA Cuts Passed: Study

A study projects 2 million additional daily vehicle miles will be traveled in Philadelphia and its four bordering counties if the proposed SEPTA cuts go through. The Delaware Regional Planning Commission's study shows the impact of SEPTA cuts on the Philadelphia region. (Read More)