'Justified' Fatal Shooting, Exotic Pets Saved: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Bucks County's district attorney said a fatal shooting was justified. Meanwhile, exotic pets were saved in a Bristol Township house fire.

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

Bensalem Police Officers Justified For Fatally Shooting Man: DA

Five Bensalem Township police officers were justified in fatally shooting an armed felon who led police on a vehicle pursuit in late January before barricading himself inside his vehicle and pointing a firearm at them, Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn has ruled. (Read More)

Presidential Campaign Stops Costly For Bucks County

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump made several stops in Bucks County during the presidential campaign for the White House in a battle for the key state of Pennsylvania in the November general election. (Read More)

Several Exotic Pets Saved In Bristol Twp. House Fire

Several Lower Bucks County fire crews battled a two-story Bristol Township house fire early Tuesday morning, fire officials said. Third District Volunteer Fire Company Chief Howard McGoldrick told Patch that the fire broke out around 1:21 a.m. Thursday at 1615 Lakeland Ave. (Read More)

Centennial Teacher Cited For Slapping Children Retires

A Centennial School District teacher cited for the alleged physical violence against two children has retired. In a 7-2 vote at its recent meeting, the Centennial School Board approved the personnel agenda, which included the retirement of 66-year-old Dennis Cahill of Yardley, effectively ending his employment with the Centennial School District. (Read More)

House Condemned After 'Dangerous Conditions' In Middletown Twp.

A Ramble Road home has been condemned after the Middletown Township Police Department found "dangerous living conditions." Middletown Township Police executed a search warrant on a Ramble Road home on Feb. 28. During the search, police took three people into custody. (Read More)