Former Langhorne officer charged in alleged estate scheme – Bucks Round-Up – May 15, 2025
Former Langhorne officer charged in alleged estate scheme
A former Bucks County police officer is facing serious legal trouble after being accused of manipulating a vulnerable resident to gain control of her estate. District Attorney Jen Schorn announced the arrest of 59-year-old Carlito Cortez, who served as a Langhorne Borough police officer. Cortez is alleged to have begun a personal relationship with a 76-year-old woman whose home he visited during a theft investigation in 2020. Authorities say the case — centered around two missing rings valued at $25,000 — never resulted in charges or recovered property, but Cortez continued visiting the woman and eventually convinced her to sign a will, which he misrepresented as a power of attorney document. Over the next three years, Cortez reportedly visited her home multiple times a week, often late into the night. Prosecutors allege he misled the woman into believing they were in a romantic relationship in order to gain control over her assets. Schorn described the scheme as a clear abuse of power and trust.
Commissioner Ellis-Marseglia pushes back on sheriff’s ICE plan
Bucks County Commissioner Vice Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia is raising concerns about expanding immigration-enforcement responsibilities within the county Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Fred Harran has proposed training deputies in ICE procedures to help determine the immigration status of prisoners held in county facilities. While Ellis-Marseglia said she supports both ICE and the Sheriff’s Department, she emphasized that each agency should stay within its designated responsibilities. She suggested that if ICE needs additional manpower in Bucks County, laid-off park rangers could be trained and hired instead. Ellis-Marseglia underscored that the sheriff’s core duties remain courthouse security and prisoner transport.
Recycling cart notices coming to Bristol Borough residents
Bristol Borough residents will soon receive letters about changes to their recycling carts. Borough Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe said that waste management contractor J.P. Mascaro & Sons will distribute the notices in June. Residents who wish to opt out of receiving a new recycling cart must respond by email or phone. Those who do not respond will automatically receive a replacement. Instructions for returning old carts will also be provided.
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