DA Schorn Announces Arrest of Former Bucks County Police Officer

District Attorney Jennifer Schorn today announced charges against a former Bucks County police officer for deceiving an elderly Langhorne resident into signing her last will and testament, aiming to gain control of her more than $500,000 estate. Carlito Cortez, who worked part time for both the Langhorne Borough Police Department and the Yardley Borough Police Department, surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following the investigation by Bucks County Detectives and the Bucks County 21st Investigating Grand Jury. Last week, the Grand Jury recommended charges against Cortez, 59, of Richboro, of criminal attempt to commit theft by deception, securing execution of documents by deception, theft by deception, receiving stolen property, false swearing, perjury and official oppression. The Grand Jury presentment was approved by President Judge Raymond F. McHugh. He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Daniel Baranoski who set bail at $150,000 unsecured. He also ordered that Cortez have no contact with the victim. Cortez worked as a part-time officer for the Yardley Borough Police Department from 2013 to 2023 and as a part-time officer for the Langhorne Borough Police Department for eight years. He resigned from Langhorne in the fall. "This case is very unnerving because it destroys your trust in this position of authority that this individual held. I am so pleased to know that my colleagues took painstaking steps to investigate this matter, and they used the powers of the Grand Jury to assist them in that capacity, and they, honoring their oath and commitment to seek justice, demonstrate that no one is above the law," District Attorney Jennifer Schorn said. "It really does not get much worse than this, this defendant’s actions are the definition of predatory and exploitative, and again, I just praise the work that was done and also commend the members of the Bucks County Investigating Grand Jury because they serve in secret and they serve for up to two years handling matters, sensitive matters like this, so that we can get justice for victims of crime." For more information, visit: https://bucks.crimewatchpa.com/da/295...