Credit: Bensalem Police
Bensalem police have arrested a man in connection with a Sunday morning murder.
Joseph Romano, 19, of Bensalem, is accused of stabbing a 19-year-old man early Sunday morning in the 1100 block of Kamir Avenue in Bensalem.
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Police were called to the block around 2:30 a.m. for reports of a stabbing. By the time the first officers arrived, the victim was found dead from an apparent stab wound to his upper body.
Ramano was found at a residence not far from the deceased man’s body and was taken into custody without incident.
Police said the name of the victim and a motive are not being released, as they investigation is continuing.
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Ramano was arraigned on charges of criminal homicide, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, possession/use of drug paraphernalia, small amount of marijuana and two counts of aggravated assault. He was remanded to Bucks County lockup without bail.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
