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Philadelphia man arrested in Spring Township bank robbery

A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with a bank robbery that occurred Thursday afternoon in Spring Township. According to police, officers...
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Brooklyn man pleads guilty to kidnapping a child from Berks County in 2022

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Duane Taylor, 50, of Brooklyn, New York, entered a plea of guilty Thursday before United States District...
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Shooting on Minor Street under investigation by Reading police

The Reading Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the 600 block of Minor Street. According to authorities, officers were dispatched...
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Mohnton Police investigating overnight vehicle break-ins

The Mohnton Borough Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight and is asking the public for assistance in identifying...
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Reading man pleads guilty to art fraud scheme, admits selling counterfeit artworks to customers

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Carter Reese, 77, of Reading, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty today before United States District Court...
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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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