Buckingham man on trial in Temple University officer’s killing – Bucks Round-Up – June 24, 2025
Buckingham man on trial in Temple University officer’s killing
The trial of Miles Pfeffer, a 20-year-old from Buckingham Township, is underway in Philadelphia, where he stands accused of murdering Temple University Police Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald. Prosecutors say Pfeffer, then 18, shot Sergeant Fitzgerald multiple times during a foot pursuit on February 18, 2023, after a series of 911 calls reported robberies and carjackings near 18th and Montgomery in North Philadelphia. Police allege that Pfeffer fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and escaped to his family’s home in Bucks County, where he was arrested early the next morning by a tactical SWAT unit. The defense argues Pfeffer acted out of fear. The prosecution insists the shooting was deliberate. Sergeant Fitzgerald, 31, was a husband and father of four.
Heat emergency in Bucks County as temperatures soar
Bucks County is under an excessive heat warning through Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits. Officials are urging residents, particularly seniors, to take precautions, hydrate, and utilize public cooling centers. One key location is the Bristol Township Senior Center at 2501 Bath Road, which will be open Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m., with extended hours until 6 p.m. Executive Director Bonnie Worth is encouraging seniors to visit the center for relief from the heat, refreshments, and air-conditioned comfort. A full list of countywide cooling centers is available at BucksCounty.gov.
Falls Township welcomes new manager
John Shepherd has been named the new township manager of Falls Township, following a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors on Monday night. Shepherd brings over three decades of experience in municipal government, most recently serving as manager of Roxbury Township, New Jersey. He replaces Matt Takita, who led the township since 2019 and was instrumental during the COVID-19 pandemic and the renovation of the township building. Takita will remain on staff to oversee zoning and code matters, particularly concerning the Keystone Trade Center. Shepherd is expected to assume his new role within 60 days. Shepherd will earn a salary of $195,000.
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