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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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State Police arrest man after moped pursuit on Skyline Drive

A 31-year-old man from Reading was arrested Wednesday evening following a vehicle and foot pursuit that began on Skyline Drive and ended in the...
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Morgantown man changed following child sexual abuse investigation

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that Jonathan E. Rodriguez, 39-years-old, of Morgantown is facing multiple counts of Rape, Statutory Sexual Assault,...
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Heidelberg Township man charged in stabbing incident

A 19-year-old Heidelberg Township man is facing multiple charges following a stabbing that occurred Tuesday in western Berks County. According to a press release from...
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Human remains discovered in wooded area of Cumru Township

Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains found in a wooded area off Route 176 in Cumru Township. According to a joint statement released...
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