November 10, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross

Charles Vandenberg, the previously convicted felon, nicknamed “OG” was given the gift of freedom during his last felony arrest for arson in Croydon. This fire, mere blocks away from his Maryland Avenue home was intentionally set and Vandenberg is involved in that arson, authorities said. This fire resulted in the death of Fire Police Captain Edward Margavich. Vandenberg made bail and was free.

Charles Vandenberg Booking photo

While out on bail, authorities said he squandered his freedom and was involved in a major drug trafficking operation. He was arrested and deemed to much of a danger to the community to be free. He was ordered held without bail on drug and gun charges. The investigation started in the summer of 2026 when police made a car stop at Street Road near Old Lincoln Highway . That person was arrested for drugs.

The Vandenberg arrest happened November 4, 2026 after Bensalem Police connected the dots and suspects snitched on him. All roads lead to the Maryland Avenue home where Vandenberg lived. When police visited him there on November 4, 2026, they recovered about a pound of Meth, and 20 guns. Most of the guns were found in a detached garage. Some of those guns contained extended capacity magazines that could fire multiple rounds very quickly. Being a convicted felon, he was not allowed to own even one gun. He had 20.

Director Of Public Safety Bill McVey said he “Probably got the guns from an illegal gun dealer” but to this date, they have no one in custody for selling Vandenberg the weapons. That part of the investigation will take additional time and could go federal.

Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com Charles Vandenberg is lead out of court on his arson charge.

When questioned, Charles “OG” Vandenberg admitted to having the guns and told police he sold drugs to multiple people. Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan sought to have him confined until his trial. He stated that in instances where people are too dangerous to be let free, his office will request an immediate remand to jail, while waiting trial.

When asked about the status of the arson trial, Khan stated his case is “Working his way through the system and my office will work to have him found guilty”.