BENSALEM, PA — A convicted felon was arrested after allegedly attempting to sell firearms and methamphetamine to an undercover officer.
Charles Bowers, 68, of Bensalem, was taken into custody Monday following an investigation by the Bensalem Township Police Department Special Investigations Unit.
Police received information Thursday that Bowers was attempting to sell firearms and methamphetamine.
An investigation revealed Bowers was prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions.
Members of the Special Investigations Unit arranged an undercover purchase involving two shotguns, a rifle and methamphetamine.
An undercover officer met with Bowers Monday at his residence, where the transaction was completed.
An arrest warrant was obtained charging Bowers with multiple felony offenses, including persons not to possess a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and related charges.
Officers later conducted surveillance and observed Bowers operating a red Cadillac in the 2300 block of Bristol Road.
A traffic stop was initiated and Bowers was taken into custody without incident.
During a search incident to arrest, officers recovered additional suspected methamphetamine from his person.
Bowers was arraigned by District Justice Charles Jonas and remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility on 10% of $750,000 bail.
