Residents react to Sheriff Harran’s push for ICE training – Bucks round-up – May 8, 2025
Residents react to Sheriff Harran’s push for ICE training
Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran is moving to enroll his deputies in the federal 287(g) program, which would authorize local law enforcement to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying immigration violations—but only for individuals already in custody. Harran emphasized the effort is aimed at bolstering public safety and not about indiscriminate enforcement. “This is about dealing with criminals, not law-abiding immigrants,” he told commissioners during a packed public meeting Wednesday. Still, the proposal ignited a firestorm of reaction. Supporters praised it as a commonsense move to keep repeat offenders off the streets, while critics raised alarms about racial profiling and eroded trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement. The Board of Commissioners has not yet taken a vote on the matter.
Bristol Township man sentenced in 2020 murder
Justice was delivered this week in a case that rattled the Edgely Road neighborhood. Kelvontae Nasheed Perry, 30, has been sentenced to 22 to 44 years in state prison for the 2020 killing of Shaquille Love, an innocent bystander caught in gang crossfire. Prosecutors said Perry and associates plotted an ambush against a rival, but their plan ended with Love, 29, being fatally shot while giving a friend a ride just before Christmas. “This was a man with no part in the dispute—just in the wrong place at the wrong time,” said Chief Deputy DA Kristin McElroy. The sentence caps a years-long legal process and highlights the ongoing gang-related violence plaguing parts of Lower Bucks.
Giant’s grocery donations help feed Neshaminy students
In more uplifting news, Neshaminy School District is receiving a financial lifeline for its student food assistance efforts. Local Giant Food Stores have donated $11,658 to the district via their “Feeding School Kids” campaign. The initiative, powered by shoppers rounding up at checkout, aims to fight childhood hunger in area schools. Superintendent Jason Bowman says the funding will directly support on-campus food pantries, giving kids reliable access to meals regardless of income level. “This makes sure hunger isn’t a barrier to learning,” he noted. The donation arrives at a time when many families are still grappling with post-pandemic economic pressures.
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