Upper Southampton police officer, asst public works dir charged in bid rigging scandal
Key Questions
Who was charged in the Upper Southampton bid rigging scandal?
An Upper Southampton Township police officer and the assistant public works director face felony bid rigging charges. The charges stem from a grand jury probe announced on April 17. The investigation targeted procurement practices.
What did Bucks County police chiefs say about the Quakertown PD anti-ICE protest response?
A panel of Bucks County police chiefs, including Chief Varacallo, cleared Quakertown PD's actions during an anti-ICE high school protest as justified and within policy. The review covered officers from multiple counties. It addressed concerns raised locally.
What broader concerns are raised about local procurement in Bucks County?
The bid rigging charges highlight potential corruption in local procurement amid board of supervisors meetings and development projects like Stump Road zoning. Raises questions over transparency in public works. Ongoing probes may reveal more.
Upper Southampton Township police officer and assistant public works director face felony bid rigging charges from grand jury probe (Apr17); Chiefs panel incl Chief Varacallo clears Quakertown PD on anti-ICE HS protest; raises concerns over local procurement corruption amid BOS meetings and development projects like Stump Rd zoning.