Sextortion Warning: Stalker Travels 1,000 Miles: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A Bucks County man drove 1,000 miles to stalk a girl in Florida. Meanwhile, the Bucks County Sheriff has warned about sextortion with school starting.

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

Trevose Man Traveled 1,000 Miles To Stalk 14-Year-Old Girl: PD

A 29-year-old Trevose man is in custody after traveling 1,000 miles to stalk a 14-year-old social media influencer in Florida, police said. The Walton County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office said that Jarred Easter had developed a "delusional online fixation" with the teenage girl. (Read More)

Email Scam Alert Issued In Lower Bucks County

The Bucks County Planning Commission has issued a warning about a scam specifically targeting property owners currently working with them on projects. (Read More)

Fallen Bucks County Firefighter 'Escorted' Home

Fallen Bucks County firefighter Ed Margavich was "escorted" home in a tribute by Lower Bucks County fire companies on Wednesday. Margavich, 81, was among three firefighters injured in a blaze on the 700 block of Cedar Avenue in Bristol Township. (Read More)

'Sextortion' Threat For Schools Prompts Warning From Bucks Co. Sheriff

As students across Bucks County prepare to return to school, often equipped with new internet-enabled devices, the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning to parents, guardians, and students about the escalating threat of online sextortion. (Read More)

Road Repair Projects Under Review In Lower Bucks Co.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero hit the roads in Lower Bucks County with state officials, reviewing repair projects and highlighting needed improvements during the tour of six communities. (Read More)