DA Schorn announces arrest of former Bucks County police officer
District Attorney Jennifer Schorn today [May 14] announced charges against a former Bucks County police officer for deceiving an elderly Langhorne resident into signing her last will and testament, aiming to gain control of her more than $500,000 estate.
Carlito Cortez, who worked part time for both the Langhorne Borough Police Department and the Yardley Borough Police Department, surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following the investigation by Bucks County Detectives and the Bucks County 21st Investigating Grand Jury.
Last week, the Grand Jury recommended charges against Cortez, 59, of Richboro, of criminal attempt to commit theft by deception, securing execution of documents by deception, theft by deception, receiving stolen property, false swearing, perjury and official oppression. The Grand Jury presentment was approved by President Judge Raymond F. McHugh.
He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Daniel Baranoski who set bail at $150,000 unsecured. He also ordered that Cortez have no contact with the victim.
Cortez worked as a part-time officer for the Yardley Borough Police Department from 2013 to 2023 and as a part-time officer for the Langhorne Borough Police Department for eight years. He resigned from Langhorne in the fall.
