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Suspect in Pagoda melee surrenders to authorities
READING, Pa. - A man who allegedly took part in an unruly gathering that ended with a police officer being assaulted has turned himself in. 29-year-old Lorenzo Gonzalez surrendered himself to authorities and is being held on $750,000 bail, police say. Gonzalez is charged with aggravated assault, riot and related...
'Given the incidents that happened last Saturday, I would not be surprised if there is an increase in patrol': Pagoda officials say they're taking on new safety measures
READING, Pa. - Lorenzo Gonzalez is in custody. He turned himself in and is being held on $750,000 bail. So far, a total of five people face charges for a dangerous incident at the Pagoda last Saturday. City officials are working together to avoid another chaotic scene. "Where we stand...
Pedestrian Dies After Berks County Crash: Coroner
Alicia Barlip, 44, was hit near South Fourth Street and Pine Street on June 4, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. She was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Bethlehem where she died from blunt force trauma on Thursday, June 13, officials said. Her death was ruled accidental. Hamburg Borough Police Department...
West Reading Man Charged After $65K+ Drug Bust: DA
Eric Emilio Delacruz, 36, of West Reading, is charged with multiple counts related to drug trafficking, prosecutors said. Police began investigating drug sales at 343 Chestnut Street in April, the DA's Office said. On Thursday, June 13, county detectives executed a search warrant and said they recovered:. 735 grams of...
Berks County woman accused of stealing more than $9,600 from elderly victim
NEWMANSTOWN, Pa. — A Berks County woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than $9,600 from an elderly victim, prosecutors said Friday. Mary S. Shealer, 58, of Newmanstown, had power of attorney over the 89-year-old victim, according to Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams. Between 2019 and 2020, Shealer allegedly wrote numerous personal checks to herself from the victim's account, diverting over $9,600.
Hamburg woman dies after being hit by vehicle
HAMBURG, Pa. - A 44-year-old woman died Thursday, after being struck by a motor vehicle on Tuesday, June 4 in Hamburg. Hamburg police say Alicia L. Barlip of Hamburg was a pedestrian in the area of South Fourth Street at Pine Street when she was hit. Barlip was taken to...
Police seek suspect accused of assaulting officer at Pagoda
READING, Pa. - Authorities in Reading are trying to locate a man they say took part in an unruly gathering that ended with a police officer being assaulted. 29-year-old Lorenzo Gonzalez is charged with aggravated assault, riot and related offenses in relation to a June 8 incident at the Pagoda where an officer was attacked while trying to arrest a man riding an illegal dirt bike.
Bartenders brutally attacked at Lebanon bar, leaving one with 'severely broken jaw'
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A local bar owner and the community are rallying around three beloved bartenders after a shocking incident erupted Wednesday afternoon at the Downtown Lounge. CBS 21 spoke with the owner of the popular bar, who said that the assault started after two men came...
Pedestrian killed after crossing lane on Lincoln Highway East
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police in Lancaster are investigating after a 28-year-old woman was killed late Thursday evening in front of 3063 Lincoln Highway East. According to a press release, Nereida Rodriguez, 28, of Washington was standing in the center turn lane of Lincoln Highway East...
DA: Gunman from deadly Lancaster County shooting sentenced up to 45 years
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A gunman who fatally shot a woman and injured two others in a shooting last summer in Lancaster County was sentenced Friday, according to officials. Timothy Allen, 21, of Lancaster, was sentenced to spend between 16 and 45 years in prison Friday by Lancaster County Judge Merrill Spahn, county District Attorney […]
Pennsylvania man sentenced for role in January 6 riot
(WHTM) – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to three months in prison for his role in the January 6 attack. The Justice Department says Anthony Nolf of Birdsboro will also serve five months of home detention as a condition of 36 months of supervised release. He’ll also pay $2,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to one count of civil disorder last October.
Man allegedly entered Lancaster County home and threatened victims with baseball bat
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Coatesville man is facing burglary and simple assault charges after he allegedly broke into a home with a baseball bat. According to the Manheim Township Police Department, Bishar Abdullahalmalik Knight, 46, was found in the master bedroom of a Lancaster County home with two victims.
Crews rush to scene of floor collapse at Mt. Penn Primary Center
MT. PENN, Pa. - Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a floor collapse at Mt. Penn Primary Center Thursday morning. Crews were dispatched to the school, located in the 200 block of N. 25th Street in Mt. Penn, just after 10 a.m. Central Berks Regional Police Department confirmed that...
Pa. woman dies after being struck by car in Lancaster County
A 28-year-old woman from western Pennsylvania was killed after she was hit by a car in Paradise Township, Lancaster County, last month, according to state police. Nereida Rodriguez, of Washington, Pa., was standing in the center turn lane on the 3000 block of Lincoln Highway East (Pa. Route 30) around 11:45 p.m. on May 13, police said.
Bomb threat that evacuated Lancaster County Wawa allegedly called in by 16-year-old
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Editor's note: The attached video is from Feb. 27, 2024. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a reported bomb threat directed toward a Lancaster County Wawa. According to PSP, on June 2 at 8:37 p.m., multiple PSP Lancaster Patrol Troopers responded to 787 Route 41 in...
Police stepping up patrols following last weekend's large gathering at the Pagoda
LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Authorities are stepping up patrols this weekend following last weekend's large gathering at the Pagoda where a Reading Police officer was assaulted. The city and surrounding communities are working together to find solutions to the problems that stem from the gatherings at the landmark. "Now...
Kayaker dies while on Dauphin County creek
A 44-year-old Lancaster County man died while he was kayaking with friends in Dauphin County Thursday night, authorities said. The Dauphin County coroner’s office along with several police agencies and fire departments responded to a boat launch at the Swatara Creek Water Trail in Lower Swatara Township for the emergency.
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