DA Schorn: New ballistics lab ‘life-changing’ for solving crimes – Bucks Round-Up – July 31, 2025
DA Schorn: New ballistics lab ‘life-changing’ for solving crimes
Bucks County’s new ballistics lab is already delivering results for law enforcement, according to District Attorney Jennifer Schorn. Featured in the latest edition of Justice for All on WBCB, Schorn called the facility, which opened in May in Bristol Township, “life changing.” Equipped with advanced technology and integrated into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), the lab enables investigators to quickly analyze shell casings and link firearms used across different crimes. That speed, Schorn said, is helping detectives narrow suspect lists and coordinate grand jury proceedings more effectively. “When a gun is used in two separate shootings, this gives us a tool to act fast and connect the dots,” she said. The lab, developed at a cost of $167,850, is seen as a major step forward in combatting gun violence in the region.
Bucks officials brace for impact of Trump-era funding cuts
County leaders are sounding the alarm over pending cuts to federal support for local programs, fallout from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump-era initiative influenced by former White House advisor Elon Musk. Bucks County Commissioners Chair Bob Harvie, a Democrat, warned at a recent board meeting that key services could be squeezed. “Most people don’t realize how much of our budget is backed by federal dollars,” he said, citing programs like A Woman’s Place, Family Services, and operations at Neshaminy Manor. Harvie emphasized that neither the county nor the state can fully absorb the funding losses. “We’ll do our best to maintain service levels, but it’s going to get tougher,” he said, thanking staff for their work in the face of uncertainty.
Bensalem man sentenced for 2002 sexual assault of girl
Sean Greer, 42, of Bensalem Township, has been sentenced to 21 to 44 months in state prison, followed by five years’ probation, for the 2002 sexual assault of a twelve-year-old girl. The case, which began with a report in May 2002, included disturbing allegations of repeated inappropriate contact, some dating back to when the victim was just ten. A witness confirmed seeing Greer in a compromising position with the child. In a 2024 interview with New Jersey police, Greer admitted to the abuse. He pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges of indecent assault and child endangerment. Judge Charissa Liller handed down the sentence this week.
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