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Berks County records 15 homicides in 2025; majority occurred in Reading, DA says

Berks County recorded 15 homicides in 2025, with 12 of those occurring in the City of Reading, according to a summary released Tuesday by...
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Kutztown woman charged with murder in fatal shooting of husband

A Kutztown woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night, according to the Berks County District...
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Human remains discovered in Flying Hills community of Cumru Township

Update: Coroner identifies skeletal remains found in Cumru Township as Travelle Martin Original post: Human remains were discovered Sunday evening in the Flying Hills community...
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Two juveniles charged after multiple vehicles damaged in Reading parking garages

The Reading Police Department announced Wednesday night that two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle damage incidents reported earlier...
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State police report DUI enforcement results from increased patrols in northern Berks

Pennsylvania State Police at Troop L, Hamburg, reported the results of increased DUI enforcement conducted over the weekend as part of an ongoing effort...
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Two men arrested following attempted theft of mail at St. Lawrence post office

Two New York men were taken into custody early Monday morning following an attempted theft involving U.S. mail at a St. Lawrence Borough post...
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South Heidelberg police begin traffic enforcement initiative with speed detail on Huntzinger Road

The South Heidelberg Police Department has begun the first phase of its new High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement Initiative, focusing on speeding concerns along Huntzinger Road...
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Reading man pleads guilty to child pornography offenses

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Matthew McKinney, 27, of Reading, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty before United States District Judge Joseph...
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Fleetwood Police seek two suspects after counterfeit bills passed at Dollar General

Fleetwood Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects who used counterfeit cash at the Dollar General located at 44 Farmers Drive...
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Reading man sentenced to 18 years in prison for three Berks County armed robberies

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Mikal Portalatin, 35, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 216 months in prison and five years of...
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