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Police: Woman robbed at gunpoint near Leesport
BERN TWP., Pa. - Police are investigating the armed robbery of a woman in Bern Township. On April 29, just before 11 a.m., authorities say the female victim was robbed of cash at gunpoint while traveling on Cross Keys Road near Leesport. The two robbers are described as Black males,...
Car overturns, lands on its roof in Reading
READING, Pa. - A car overturned in Reading Thursday night landing on its roof. First responders were called to the scene of the incident involving entrapment in the 230 block of Lancaster Ave., Berks Co. communications officials confirm. The incident is under investigation. No word on injuries. The cause of...
Soups cooled in walk-in cooler, tubs of ice cream stored on floor of freezer: Restaurant Inspections, May 2, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.
Scary moments for customers after car crashes into Sinking Spring hair salon
SINKING SPRING, Pa. - Scary moments at a salon in Sinking Spring, when a car came crashing inside. The crash happened Thursday afternoon in the 4200 block of Penn Avenue. Crews finished boarding up the damage from a car that smashed into the front of Trinity Salon and Spa just before 1:00 p.m.
Wanted in Berks: Carlos Diaz-Colon
READING, Pa. - Police are asking for assistance locating a Reading man wanted on drug charges. 20-year-old Carlos Diaz-Colon is charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance after authorities say he met with a confidential source in the 800 blk of Muhlenberg Street to sell a quantity of heroin/fentanyl.
Philly Dealer With Berks County Ties Had More Than $8 Million In Fentanyl: DA
Ramon Alberto Jimenez-Merejildo was arrested on Perkiomen Avenue in Exeter on Tuesday, April 30, according to prosecutors. Authorities said Jimenez-Merejildo was selling fentanyl in Philadelphia and also "transporting large amounts" to Berks for distribution. Police made several controlled buys from Jimenez-Merejildo during the two-month investigation, the DA's Office said. During...
Suspect in 2023 Reading homicide arrested in NYC
READING, Pa. - The man named as a suspect in a 2023 Reading homicide is in custody, authorities say. Berks County District Attorney John Adams confirms that 33-year-old Vincent Sanchez was taken into custody in New York City. On the afternoon of July 21, 2023, police say Sanchez gunned down...
'I'm just grateful that God heard us': Victim's family relived after murder suspect arrested in NYC
READING, Pa. - Authorities have arrested the man they say is responsible for a midday murder in Reading last summer. Amaryllis Garman, widow of Ellis Garman Sr., who was shot and killed last summer in Downtown Reading near South 6th and Cherry streets, says she was at work when she found out about the arrest.
Downtown Reading to host inaugural Taco Fest
READING, Pa. - Downtown Reading is gearing up for a fiesta-filled weekend with its inaugural Taco Fest. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, in the 500 - 600 blocks of Penn Street from noon to 6:00 p.m. Officials say the gathering promises to be a celebration of food,...
Blue Mountain High School open Friday after shooting threat
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Blue Mountain School District (BMSD) administrators say the district's high school will be open Friday following multiple online posts that allegedly referenced a school shooting. According to an email sent Thursday night by BMSD Superintendent David Helsel, the district received word of an online comment...
Police investigating shooting at Laureldale pizza shop
LAURELDALE, Pa. - Police say the investigation continues into a shooting that happened Friday, just before midnight, at Margherita's Pizza on Kutztown Road in Laureldale. "The officer responded, had a big group of motorcycle members that were inside the establishment," said Laureldale Police Chief Brian Horner. Horner said the incident...
Lancaster County man accused of indecently assaulting 13-year-old girl
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County man is accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old. According to court documents, 22-year-old Benjamin Wallace, of Denver, met the girl in February. He also sent lewd images to her, police said.
Very warm with some sun today; cooler and unsettled this weekend
Very warm with intervals of clouds and sunshine; a bit breezy. High: 85. Cooler with a blend of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 48. High pressure will build in for the second half of the week keeping things quiet, dry and bright. High temperatures Thursday will be very warm...
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