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Reading man charged with rape in child sexual abuse investigation

53-year-old Martin Acevedo of Reading, PA has been charged with Rape of a Child, along with related charges, the Berks County District Attorney’s Office...
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Police seek public’s help locating stolen Conrad Weiser school van

Update: On January 8, 2026, at approximately 7:56 AM (0756 hours), the stolen Conrad Weiser Area School District Ford E-250 was recovered in Marion...
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South Heidelberg police release holiday high-visibility traffic enforcement summary

The South Heidelberg Police Department reported the results of several High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement initiatives conducted between December 19, 2025, and January 4, 2026, as...
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Two Berks County residents plead guilty to fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking charges

Two residents of Reading, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics laws, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti...
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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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