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Coroner ID's man killed in Fiery crash near Berks high school
L. HEIDELBERG TWP., Pa. – We now know the identity of the victim in a fiery crash near a high school in Berks County. Brian Strubhar, 56, of Pine Grove Township, died in the two-vehicle crash, the Berks County Coroner's Office confirms. The cars collided near Conrad Weiser High School during the evening rush.
New Details Released In Crash That Killed Levi R. Stoltzfus
Levi R. Stoltzfus, 81, of Narvon, was driving the buggy east at the intersection of Sheep Hill Road and Springville Road in East Earl Township when he "failed to stop for the stop sign at Springville Road (PA route 897)," police said. A 44-years-old woman from New Holland was driving...
Pennsylvania woman accused of trying to kidnap boy from restaurant
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pennsylvania woman tried to kidnap a 4-year-old boy from a restaurant after a "vision from her savior," authorities said. Lisa Rossi is facing a list of charges, including kidnapping of a minor and unlawful restraint of a minor, in connection with the incident in Lancaster County, CBS affiliate WHP-TV reported.The TV station, citing the criminal complaint, said the 59-year-old Rossi allegedly tried to kidnap the child at the Terre Hill Family Restaurant on East Main Street in Terre Hill on Aug. 29. At one point while sitting at the restaurant with her family, the boy's mother walked away from the table, and that is when the boy started screaming. The TV station reported that when the mother checked on her child, Rossi was bear-hugging the boy and trying to leave the restaurant. The mom reportedly ran after Rossi, who punched her outside the restaurant. WHP-TV reported, citing the criminal complaint, that the mother grabbed the boy from Rossi, who then drove away from the scene. Rossi was taken into police custody at her home. She reportedly told police that she had a "vision from her savior," leading her to try to kidnap the child.
Suspect shot by police robbed Lancaster County spa, raped employees; DA
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The burglary suspect who was shot by police in Lancaster County Tuesday night robbed a spa business and allegedly raped two employees before trying to run away, according to the county’s DA’s office. Charges of robbery, rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with forcible compulsion and sexual assault were filed on […]
Bern Township woman faces animal cruelty charges after rescue of 51 neglected animals
Humane Police Officer R. Harnish from the Department of Animal Protection at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County filed animal cruelty charges on Tuesday against Jennifer May Ayala, a 50-year-old woman from Bern Township related to a Search Warrant executed in May 2024. Ayala is charged with one felony...
Armed intruder shot, drugs seized, six charged in Bethel Township
An attempted burglary in Bethel Township early Wednesday morning led to a shooting, a seizure of drugs, and six individuals facing multiple charges, including drug offenses and violent crimes. On August 28, 2024, at approximately 1:20am, Officers from Bethel Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence located on Legion...
Berks man charged after shooting incident, suspect claims gun fell from waistband
HAMBURG, Pa. -- Police in Northern Berks County say a man was arrested in connection with a shooting that happened just after Midnight. A report from Hamburg Borough Police says the shots fired happened in the 200 block of State Street. Officers responded and say they found shell casings in...
Recognize this man? Police say he damaged a vehicle in Berks
W. READING, Pa. -- Police in Berks County are asking for help identifying the man seen in photos, accused of throwing something at a vehicle. The West Reading Borough Police Department says the incident happened August 26. For an unknown reason, officials say the pictured male picked up an object,...
Police investigate stabbing in South Reading
READING, Pa. - Police in Reading are investigating a stabbing that left a man wounded in the leg. It happened around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday when the victim was walking in the area of S. 3rd Street and Riverfront Drive. The victim told police an unknown male jumped out of a...
Section of Route 30 closed while police investigate pedestrian struck in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A section of a major Lancaster County highway is closed while first responders investigate a crash that involved a pedestrian, according to Lancaster County 911 Dispatch. The crash occurred around 4:10 a.m. on Aug. 29 in the 2200 block of Lincoln Highway East (Route 30),...
Warning issued amid surge in mail theft, check washing incidents across Pennsylvania suburbs
Police are searching for the suspect or suspects who have been driving around in a Mercedes and stealing mail directly from mailboxes across multiple Pennsylvania neighborhoods. According to Solebury Township Police, they are searching for the person or people driving around in a black 2018-2022 Mercedes model C300 2matic with...
Increased DUI enforcement in Berks County for Labor Day Weekend
As the summer season draws to a close and the Labor Day holiday approaches, local and state police are gearing up for an increased enforcement effort to keep roadways safe from impaired drivers. This initiative, which will be in full force across Berks County and surrounding areas, is part of a broader strategy to ensure safe travel during the holiday weekend and beyond.
Pair linked to numerous ATM thefts in three counties
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Investigators from Wyomissing and Pennsylvania State Police say they've arrested the suspects in a series of thefts of ATM machines that took place across three counties. Between August and October 2023, police say they investigated numerous thefts, attempted thefts and burglaries that investigators have linked to 21-year-old...
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