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Coroner seeks next of kin for man found dead in Reading
READING, Pa. - The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to help identify a man whose body was found in the 800 block of Bingaman Street in Reading. The man is believed to be late 20s to 40 years of age and approximately 5’6”-5’7” tall....
State Police investigating attempted burglary in Centre Township, seek help identifying suspects
Pennsylvania State Police Hamburg are investigating an attempted burglary incident that occurred in the 111 Garfield Road in Centre Township on April 21, 2024 between the hours of 4:11 and 4:18am. According to a public information release report, suspect 1 and suspect 2 drove in separate vehicles to the scene,...
Police seek assistance locating missing Wernersville teen
WERNERSVILLE, Pa. - Lower Heidelberg Township Police are trying to locate a missing teenager. 16-year-old Shaylee Miranda left her Wernersville home Sunday, April 21 and hasn't been seen since. The Wilson High School student was last seen wearing black shorts and a black hoodie. Shaylee has severe allergies and asthma...
Trucker Pulled Over In Berks Charged With Human Trafficking
A trucker from Florida has been charged with human trafficking in Berks County, Pennsylvania, after a Nicaraguan couple claimed they were being held against their will. The couple, who are in the U.S. illegally, alleged they were forced to drive the man's semi-truck without pay for weeks as part of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program.
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, April 15-21
A house in Birdsboro that sold for $740,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 57 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $252,319, or $155 per square foot.
Teen charged for robbing smoke shop
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — A juvenile was charged with robbing a smoke shop in Schuylkill County. According to Skook News, Pottsville police were dispatched to The Smokers Club along N. Centre St. on Tuesday for a robbery involving two male suspects. A male had walked to the back...
PCCD highlights Berks County collaboration to support victims and survivors of crime
In honor of Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) visited the Berks County Courthouse today to highlight the county’s collaborative approach in supporting victims and the importance of Governor Shapiro’s proposed $5 million investment in the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) in the 2024-25 state budget.
Guilty! Jagminder Singh On Meth Causing Double Fatal Crash
On April 17, Jagminder Jit Singh, 43 of Floral Park, entered a negotiated guilty plea on two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI, two counts of homicide by vehicle, five counts of DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle, four counts of recklessly endangering another person, and three summary offenses, court records show and the DA's release confirmed.
Lebanon County man accused of infant abuse dies by suicide as trial nears end
The trial of Brian Hungler, a North Lebanon Township resident accused of severely abusing his infant child, ended abruptly when the defendant died by apparent suicide early Wednesday morning, April 24. Hungler had been on trial over four felony charges related to injuries inflicted on his infant child, two counts...
Man Charged With Stealing Semi After Traffic Stop for Seatbelt
(Reading, PA) -- A 52-year-old man from Connecticut is in the Berks County Jail for reportedly not turning in a rented semi-truck at the end of March. A state trooper discovered the rig was allegedly stolen when he pulled over Abdoul K. Conde on Interstate-78 for not wearing his seatbelt. The trooper says Conde had denied knowledge of the truck having one of its license-plate digits taped over. Officials say drivers sometimes do that to trip up license plate readers and avoid being charged for tolls.
Update: Frost advisory for Berks County until Thursday morning
On Thursday at 4:36 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated frost advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Berks County. The weather service describes, "Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost formation." "Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered," explains the weather service....
Lebanon bus driver wins $1M in PA Lottery Mega Millions drawing: 'I didn't believe it!'
April Zipp and her husband, Chester, originally drove off to BG's Value market in Jonestown as a distraction. The 58-year-old Lebanon resident said they only play the lottery once in awhile, when they have some extra money. "I was having a bad day, and he decided that he was going to help...
Driver crashes into Ontelaunee Twp. house
ONTELANUEE TWP., Pa. - Emergency crews in Ontelaunee Township were called to the scene of a vehicle that crashed into a house. It happened on Tuesday morning along Dries Road near Route 222 and Allentown Pike. Officials say the driver was having car issues before crashing into the home. No...
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