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Police investigate large juvenile fight on North 11th Street in Reading

Authorities are investigating a large fight involving several juveniles that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the 300 block of North 11th Street in the City...
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Fleetwood police investigating $20,000 fraud case at Lowe’s in Spring Township

The Fleetwood Police Department is investigating a case of access device fraud involving more than $20,000 in unauthorized purchases made at the Lowe’s store...
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Kutztown man arrested in rental assistance fraud scheme

A Kutztown man has been arrested and charged in connection with a scheme that defrauded a local rental assistance program of approximately $14,000, according...
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Cumru Township Police conduct child safety seat check, issue multiple citations

Cumru Township Police conducted a child safety seat check on Monday, May 16, resulting in several violations related to Pennsylvania’s child passenger safety laws....
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Reading police issue warning about use of gel blasters in city parks

The Reading Police Department has issued a community alert regarding the increased use of Orbeez-style gel blasters in city parks and other public areas....
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Four businessmen and two companies charged in nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the unsealing today of a superseding indictment (“the indictment”) charging four businessmen and two companies with conspiracy and...
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Police: Arrests made in April road rage, shots fired cases in Spring Township

Spring Township Police have announced charges in two unrelated incidents involving firearms, both of which took place in April. The department shared details of...
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Gunshot victim found at urgent care after unfounded West Reading report; Incident traced to city

Update - 5/14/25: Via Reading Police - On 5/10/2025 at approximately 7:30pm, officers received a report of a shooting. Two victims suffering from gunshot...
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Amity Township Police arrest two in connection with series of robberies

Two Douglassville residents have been arrested following a string of armed robberies at convenience stores in Berks and Chester counties. According to the Amity Township...
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Alsace Township man arrested following road rage incident involving BB gun

A 61-year-old man from Alsace Township is facing charges following a road rage incident in which he allegedly fired multiple shots at another driver...
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