Suspicious Fires At Same Home, Amazon Data Center Coming: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Amazon is coming to Lower Bucks County, announcing it will open a high-tech data center. Meanwhile, suspicious fires at the same Bristol Township home were under investigation.

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

Amazon Applauded For Coming To Bucks County

Amazon's decision to choose Bucks County as one of two places in Pennsylvania to build a high-tech data center is being applauded by local lawmakers. State Rep. Jim Prokopiak and State Sen. Steve Santarsiero recently celebrated the announcement. (Read More)

Man Repeatedly Assaulted, Intimidated Girlfriend In Lower Bucks Co.: DA

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced for repeatedly assaulting his girlfriend and attempting to intimidate her into not testifying against him, authorities said. The charges stemmed from three domestic assaults that occurred in June, July, and August 2024, authorities said. (Read More)

'Suspicious' Fires Under Investigation At Same Bristol Twp. Home: Police

A house fire early Wednesday morning is under investigation, one of several that have taken place at the same address, police said. Bristol Township Police and the Bristol Township Fire Marshall's Office are currently investigating suspicious fires that occurred at 23 Yellowood Drive. (Read More)

Police Activity Not ICE-Related In Morrisville, Police Chief Says

Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not conduct an operation in the borough on Wednesday morning, the police chief said. Morrisville Borough Police Chief Rich Ciampa issued a statement Wednesday to clarify recent misinformation circulating on social media. (Read More)

Bucks Co. Knocks Out Hunger Campaign Underway

The United Way of Bucks County has launched fundraising for its Bucks Knocks Out Hunger campaign, the county’s largest coordinated hunger-relief effort. Each year, the project brings together thousands of donors, advocates, and volunteers to fight hunger. (Read More)