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Reading Man Assaulted Young Girl Over Long Period While She Slept
Harrisburg, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Luis Manuel Ayala-Velasquez, a 56-year-old Reading man, will serve 14 to 46 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl,…
Police work to identify shooter in Route 222 road rage incident
WYOMISSING, Pa. – Police said the person being sought in a road rage incident that led to gunfire in Wyomissing is described as a man in his 20s. "The front seat passenger of an older black Honda sedan reached out and fired multiple shots at the victim," said Wyomissing Police Lt. Paul Baur.
'We believe he is dangerous': Police search for Reading shooting suspect
READING, Pa. - Police in Reading are searching for a shooting suspect. “We believe he is armed. We believe he is dangerous. He needs to be taken into custody,” said Berks County District Attorney John Adams. Do you know this man? He's 23-year-old Jose Torres and Reading Police say...
Woman charged with assaulting two PSP troopers
SCHUYLKILL TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she assaulted two state troopers during an arrest. According to Pennsylvania State Police, officers were called to the 160 block of Dodson Street in Schuylkill Township Monday for a disturbance. Homeowners told police that a woman hit their front door […]
Allentown police officer injured in scuffle during drug bust
An Allentown police officer is recovering after getting hurt during a drug bust.Police say it happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday near North Boyer and Russell streets.That's when investigators say officers tried to arrest two people they suspected were involved in drug activity.Jeniel Gotay, 23, allegedly resisted arrest and tried to run away.Police say that the altercation led to the officer suffering a minor injury.Gotay is facing aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and possession charges.Police say the other suspect involved, 50-year-old Pablo Garcia, is charged with simple possession.
Additional suspect in used cell phone theft ring arrested
BERN TWP., Pa. - Authorities in Berks County say an additional suspect is behind bars, charged with participating in a used cell phone theft organization that involved former FedEx employees. 23-year-old Tejahn Burdine of Reading is charged with theft and multiple counts of receiving stolen property for his alleged participation...
Woman charged after attempted robbery and crash
WYOMISSING, Pa. - A woman is charged in connection with a robbery in Wyomissing, and a chase that ended in a crash in Reading. Authorities charged Susan Moyer with robbery, theft, reckless driving and related offenses. She was in a Jeep seen in a reported armed robbery at the Wawa...
Home healthcare worker charged with stealing from victim in his care
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Police in Spring Township say a home healthcare worker is under arrest, charged with stealing from the person he was entrusted to care for. 20-year-old Jayden Jones of Mount Penn is charged with multiple counts of theft, access device fraud and receiving stolen property. Investigators say...
John Fifield Sentenced For Deadly DUI Crash In Lehigh Co.
John Frederick Fifield, 21, was sentenced to four to 20 years after pleading guilty to homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and related offenses, according to prosecutors. Forty-seven-year-old Benjamin Bleiler was killed when Fifield struck his southbound SUV at the corner of Hickory Lane and Snowdrift Road in...
Midstate man caught with meth, fentanyl exiting PA Turnpike in Bedford County: PSP
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania resident from the Midstate was pulled over while exiting the PA Turnpike and allegedly found with a pound of methamphetamine, troopers report. Angel Diaz Gibson Jr., 32, of Reading, is facing multiple drug possession with intent to deliver charges after he was pulled over exiting the turnpike and […]
Police nab armed robbery suspect following brief pursuit
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Police in Wyomissing say an armed robbery suspect is in custody following a brief pursuit. Just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, Wyomissing Police responded to the Wawa in the 2000 block of Museum Road for a report of an armed robbery. The caller told police she was robbed...
Parked vehicles damaged in Salisbury Township
SALISBURY TWP., Pa.- Several vehicles parked on a street in Lehigh County were damaged last night. It happened in the 700 block of Juniata Street in Salisbury Township. It's unclear what was behind the incident, or if anyone was arrested. 69 News Reporter Rob Manch will have more on this...
Official warning: Although fireworks are fun, they can be fatal
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The fourth of July typically is marked with a few loud bangs, but local authorities want to make sure it doesn’t end with a few bumps, bruises or worse. "We want to celebrate, we want to enjoy our independence, right?" Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca said. "But there also comes with it regulations and rules that I would encourage people to follow.
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