CRIME REVIEW – Lower Bucks Times

Man arrested for attempted car robbery

Charles P. Casler, 40, of Philadelphia, was arrested for attempted carjacking in Feasterville.

On August 14th at 4:58 p.m., Lower Southampton Police responded to a report of an attempted carjacking at the intersection of Street Road and Central Avenue in Feasterville. Investigating officers spoke with the victim who was filling up her car at the Sunoco gas station when a man in a red pickup truck pulled up, exited the truck, and entered her car through the driver's door. He closed the door while sitting in the driver's seat and attempted to steal her car. However, the man was unsuccessful as the engine was not running and the victim had the keys/fob on her. He exited the vehicle, pushed past her, and got back into the Ford truck, which he used to flee the area.

During this investigation, the Bucks County Communications Center received calls about an erratic driver operating a red Ford pickup truck matching the description traveling on Bridgetown Pike. Lower Southampton officers searched the area for the vehicle and found it traveling south on Bridgetown Pike. The truck was stopped at the intersection of Elmwood Avenue, where the driver resisted arrest and ran away before being apprehended by officers.

The man was identified as Casler and positively identified by the victim. After arrest, he was found to be under the influence of narcotics and in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia. Casler was charged with the following offenses: Attempted Robbery of a Motor Vehicle, Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Disturbing the Peace, Resisting Arrest, Public Intoxication, Fleeing Arrest or Detention on Foot, Possession of Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia.

He was arraigned on those charges, bail was set, and he was taken to the Bucks County Correctional Facility to await his court date. Additional charges may be added as it was later revealed that the Ford pickup truck was reported stolen by the Philadelphia Police Department.

Arrested for shoplifting at TJ Maxx

Antonio Barrett, 24, of Albany, New York, was arrested on August 16 after concealing merchandise for sale at the TJ Maxx in Feasterville. Barrett passed through all of the points of sale without paying and was arrested by theft prevention. The value of the theft was $123 and he was released pending charges.

Shoplifting at Home Depot

Bensalem police are investigating a shoplifting incident at Home Depot, 1336 Bristol Pike, on August 17. At approximately 2 p.m., it was reported that an unknown Hispanic man entered the store with a shopping cart and began selecting numerous power tools. He stole DeWalt, Milwaukee, Husky, Bosch and Makita merchandise valued at over $2,000. The man fled in a gray Ford Taurus without paying for the merchandise.

If you have any information about his identity, submit an anonymous tip online to bucks.crimewatchpa.com/bensalempd/ or call the Bensalem Police Department at 215-633-3719.

Presto Tape Donation

On August 14, members of Building a Better Bensalem, in partnership with the Bensalem Township Police Department, were presented with a donation from Presto Tape, 1626 Bridgewater Road, Bensalem. President Rich Speeney and the Presto Tape team have been supporting the Bensalem community for decades.

This donation will help B3T fund the Copsicle ice cream truck and other community-related events in the coming year. Members of B3T volunteer with the Bensalem Police Copsicle truck throughout the year to assist officers in providing community-based treats to Bensalem schoolchildren.

Bensalem Police Announce PAL Basketball Champions

The Bensalem Township PAL (Police Athletic League) basketball season, made possible by the efforts of volunteer police officers, has concluded. The winners of each division are as follows:

• Senior champion: Hillcrest
• Girls’ champion: Hamilton Court
• Junior Class Champion: Cluster
• Master of the Primary School Department: Trappe