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Two arrested in Reading drug bust; cocaine and fentanyl seized

Two Reading residents were arrested on drug-related charges after a search of their apartment uncovered cocaine, fentanyl, and various drug paraphernalia. The Berks County...
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Illinois man assaulted with mallet at Caernarvon Township Walmart, suspect apprehended at Philadelphia Airport

A 25-year-old Illinois man suffered severe head injuries after being attacked with a rubber mallet inside a Walmart in Caernarvon Township early Friday morning,...
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West Lawn man arrested on drug and weapons charges following investigation

A West Lawn man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a months-long investigation by the Berks County Drug Task Force, officials announced. Juan...
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Reading man on bail in child sexual abuse investigation caught in Dominican Republic

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday that Rafael Vendrell, age 75 of Reading, is back in Berks County and facing new charges...
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Reading Police investigate fatal stabbing on Amity Street

The Reading Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place on the evening of January 29, 2025, in the 1200 block of Amity...
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Northwest Middle School employee arrested for unlawful contact with student

A 19-year-old woman from Reading who was employed as an English as a Second Language (ESL) paraprofessional at Northwest Middle School is facing several...
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Harrisburg man accused of sexually abusing 2 juveniles in Reading

A Harrisburg man has been charged with multiple counts of sexual offenses involving two juvenile victims following an investigation by Berks County authorities. Kemish A....
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State Police seek public’s help in identifying suspect in wallet theft at Rutter’s

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a wallet theft that occurred at the Rutter’s convenience store on Route 222 in Maxatawny Township on January 16,...
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Search warrant leads to arrest of Reading man in drug trafficking case

A months-long investigation into drug trafficking in Reading culminated in the arrest of a local man on January 24, according to a press release...
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2024 Year in Review: Berks County DA’s Human Trafficking Report

In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11, 2025, the Berks County District Attorney’s Office is recognizing and highlight the work...
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