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Complaints from both sides of the Neshaminy Creek have led to the Pennsylvania State Police’s Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement and Bucks County District Attorney’s Office requesting a hearing to determine whether a bar and restaurant is a “public nuisance.”
On Thursday, authorities said a Bucks County judge will hold a hearing on October 3 about reported problems at and around High Tides Restaurant and Bar on Totem Road in Bensalem. The bar sits on the bank of the Neshaminy Creek near Route 13 and across from Bristol Township’s Croydon section.
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In a complaint filed in court last week, authorities listed dozens of incidents, Bensalem police calls, and liquor code violations dating back to 2016 at the establishment. Calls of gun fire, motorcycle gang activity, fights, loud music, and cars revving were among the incidents.
“As part of the investigation, we spoke with neighbors who described living near High Tides as negatively impacting basic quality of life issues: like being able to use their backyards, leave their windows open, being able to hear their television over the noise, or being able to sleep through the night without being awakened, as well as dealing with litter, public urination, and more,” said Major Scott T. Miller, director of the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.
The 34-page document lists the complaints and also a number of locals who are willing to testify.
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One Croydon resident reportedly has called police over 200 times over the past two years due to complaints of loud music, yelling, fighting, gun shots, fireworks, and allegations that the bar has been open until 4 a.m.
“Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Bensalem Police Department, [Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement] officers, and the District Attorney’s Office, we are able to present the court with what we believe is overwhelming evidence that this establishment should be closed,” Miller said.
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“The owners of High Tides were given ample opportunity to clean up their act and become good neighbors,” Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub said in a statement. “We will step in when necessary to protect residents and maintain the peaceful enjoyment of their homes that they deserve.”
Those who would like to add their input on the bar may contact state police investigators at 610-366-2600.
High Tides opened its doors in 2015. It features an outdoor deck and boat dock along the Neshaminy Creek.
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As of Friday morning, this news organization was unable to get in touch with Hide Tides staff for comment.
In summer, Ballpark Tavern on Route 13 in Bristol Township was deemed a “nuisance” bar and closed.
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