Prosecutors: Reading man faces attempted murder charges after opening fire on federal agents
Prosecutors say a Reading man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly opened fire on federal agents who were attempting to serve an arrest warrant in early March.
DA: NJ man charged in stabbing death of Berks County man
Prosecutors have charged a New Jersey man in the murder of an elderly Berks County man two weeks after a body was found in the woods on a property in Bern Township.
Co-sleeping investigated as cause of death after infant posthumously tests positive for COVID-19
The infant passed away at Reading Hospital on Sunday, July 19 shortly after she was admitted.
DA: Officers acted appropriately during arrest at Wyomissing Walmart
Several dozen people peacefully protesting in front of Wyomissing borough hall Wednesday afternoon.
Young pilot dubbed #ExeterSully after safely landing plane on Route 422
After landing the plane, police say the young pilot navigated through vehicles only striking one car which caused minor damage.
Authorities locate Berks County woman who was reported missing in North Wildwood
Police in North Wildwood say they have safely located a missing woman from Berks County, Pennsylvania.
2 dead, 2 critical after group fixing flat tire struck in Reading
Authorities say a car belonging to two men helping a couple fix a flat tire on an eastern Pennsylvania road was struck by another vehicle, killing two men and critically injuring two other people.
Boyertown man accused of fatally shooting brother after argument
According to investigators Ronald Wickizer and his brother Randall were engaged in a verbal argument outside the home prior to the shooting.
Berks County official suspended after derogatory social media posts
Facebook posts so offensive, they can’t be shown on television from a Berks County elected official. The Distrtict Attorney says the wheels are in motion to remove the official behind the posts.
Berks County father charged in infant daughter's death
Giovanni Gomez, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of children in the incident.
Memory Maker: Berks County man makes memory books for families who lost loved ones
Mike Evans, known as the "Memory Maker," has always taken pride in his ability and willingness to help others.
Company granted waiver to distribute flags for veterans' graves on Memorial Day
A Berks County flag company has been granted a waiver to distribute flags to be placed on thousands of veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
12-year-old Berks County girl makes hundreds of masks for first responders and essential workers
A Berks County Girl Scout is making masks for people during COVID-19.
Berks County man charged after daughter dies while co-sleeping
A Berks County man is facing charges after authorities say his 14-month-old daughter died while co-sleeping.
Berks County DA warns of scams amid coronavirus crisis
Berks County District Attorney John Adams is warning of scams amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Patrol vehicle strikes, injures 2 girls on NJ beach; charge filed
Authorities say a beach patrol vehicle driver is facing a reckless driving charge after striking two Pennsylvania girls who were lying on a New Jersey beach.
Powerful winds topple trees, leads to power outages throughout the area
Powerful winds toppled trees and led to power outages throughout the area Thursday afternoon.
87-year-old Berks County woman dies due to COVID-19
Unfortunately, this is the Berks Heim Nursing Home's first death as a result of the coronavirus.
Reading pet pantry in need of food donations
A pet pantry in Reading is in need desperate need of food donations.
Customers leave words of encouragement for healthcare workers at West Reading pizza shop
A West Reading pizza shop owner is encouraging people to leave thoughtful messages for healthcare workers.