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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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Traffic stop in Exeter Township leads to $200K methamphetamine seizure

A routine traffic stop by the Exeter Township Police on January 8, 2025, led to a major drug bust, resulting in the seizure of...
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Wyomissing Police: Second victim identified in juvenile sexual assault case against Sinking Spring man

The Wyomissing Police Department, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, has announced further charges against Steven P. Najarian, a Sinking Spring resident, as part...
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