Pennsylvania man admits to Jan. 6 attacks on police, AP photographer
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty on Monday to attacking police officers and an Associated Press photographer during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot on the U.S. Capitol.
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty on Monday to attacking police officers and an Associated Press photographer during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot on the U.S. Capitol.
Pennsylvania mother charged in death of 3-year-old daughter
Authorities say a Berks County mother is facing charges for allegedly strangling her 3-year-old daughter to death inside the family's home early Thursday morning.
Authorities say a Berks County mother is facing charges for allegedly strangling her 3-year-old daughter to death inside the family's home early Thursday morning.
2 children reported missing from Berks County found safe, police say
The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is searching for two children who are missing and believed to be at special risk of harm. The four and five-year-olds were last seen with a woman driving a car with a Maryland registration.
The Wyomissing Borough Police Department is searching for two children who are missing and believed to be at special risk of harm. The four and five-year-olds were last seen with a woman driving a car with a Maryland registration.
Dog leaps from window to escape burning Berks County home
Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.
Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.
Pennsylvania State Police arrest suspect accused of carjacking man in Boyertown, authorities say
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the suspected carjacker was arrested Sunday after the stolen car was found near the Boyertown Reservoir.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the suspected carjacker was arrested Sunday after the stolen car was found near the Boyertown Reservoir.
18-year-old arrested, charged for fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Reading, police say
Reading police say the 18-year-old has been charged with 1st-degree murder and related charges for the shooting death of a 19-year-old.
Reading police say the 18-year-old has been charged with 1st-degree murder and related charges for the shooting death of a 19-year-old.
Berks County man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting teen on her way to school
Sean Samuels, 37, is accused of abducting a teenage girl as she walked to school in Reading. Investigators say he later sexually assaulted her.
Sean Samuels, 37, is accused of abducting a teenage girl as she walked to school in Reading. Investigators say he later sexually assaulted her.
Woman, infant missing from Berks County, police say
Authorities are searching for a 33-year-old woman and a 1-year-old infant who went missing Wednesday morning in Reading.
Authorities are searching for a 33-year-old woman and a 1-year-old infant who went missing Wednesday morning in Reading.
Double shooting leaves 2 men dead in Reading, police say
Police in Reading are investigating a fatal double shooting of two men that occurred on Sunday.
Police in Reading are investigating a fatal double shooting of two men that occurred on Sunday.
Dioceses of Allentown suspends rule that bars boy, girl wrestling matches
The Dioceses of Allentown suspended its longstanding rule that barred male athletes from wrestling their female counterparts after a team lost a district championship by forfeiting a dozen points.
The Dioceses of Allentown suspended its longstanding rule that barred male athletes from wrestling their female counterparts after a team lost a district championship by forfeiting a dozen points.
Suspects sought in shooting that left man wounded in Reading, police say
The Reading Police Department is searching for the suspects involved in a shooting that left one man wounded.
The Reading Police Department is searching for the suspects involved in a shooting that left one man wounded.
Police: Contractor working at Reading school attempted to lure undercover cop posing as teen girl
Investigators said 34-year-old Jeremy Kreiser contacted an undercover police social media account and attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl to Reading Elementary School where he worked as a private contractor.
Investigators said 34-year-old Jeremy Kreiser contacted an undercover police social media account and attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl to Reading Elementary School where he worked as a private contractor.
Berks County reinstates disaster declaration in response to COVID spike
A day after Berks County set a new pandemic-high in daily COVID-19 cases, local officials announced Thursday that they have reinstated the disaster emergency declaration that expired over six months ago.
A day after Berks County set a new pandemic-high in daily COVID-19 cases, local officials announced Thursday that they have reinstated the disaster emergency declaration that expired over six months ago.
5th person dies in related wrecks on I-78 in Berks County
A fifth person has died from his injuries suffered in a series of related crashes on I-78 in Berks County, a coroner said Thursday.
A fifth person has died from his injuries suffered in a series of related crashes on I-78 in Berks County, a coroner said Thursday.
4 dead in related crashes on I-78 in Berks County
A deadly multi-vehicle accident has shut down a portion of I-78 eastbound near Tilden Township in Berks County.
A deadly multi-vehicle accident has shut down a portion of I-78 eastbound near Tilden Township in Berks County.
2 killed, 1 injured in multi-vehicle accident on I-78 in Berks County
At least two people are dead and one other is injured after a multi-vehicle accident on I-78 in Berks County.
At least two people are dead and one other is injured after a multi-vehicle accident on I-78 in Berks County.
Minor injuries reported after tractor-trailer crashes into house in Berks County
A tractor-trailer crashed into a home in Maxatawny Township, Berks County.
A tractor-trailer crashed into a home in Maxatawny Township, Berks County.
Kutztown University students, staff get warm welcomes to campus from beloved greeter
Two years ago, Kraig Piper signed up as a volunteer to help with tours of the Kutztown campus. Since then, his role in the everyday lives of students and staff has evolved into so much more.
Two years ago, Kraig Piper signed up as a volunteer to help with tours of the Kutztown campus. Since then, his role in the everyday lives of students and staff has evolved into so much more.
Anti-hate mural vandalized in Berks County
Eastern Berks Regional police say late Tuesday or early Wednesday vandals splattered black paint across a 2-story mural called "Boyertown is No Place for Hate."
Eastern Berks Regional police say late Tuesday or early Wednesday vandals splattered black paint across a 2-story mural called "Boyertown is No Place for Hate."
Berks County man accused of sexually abusing children, secretly filming them
A Berks County man remains in police custody after he was accused of secretly filming and sexually abusing children in Pennsylvania, authorities say.
A Berks County man remains in police custody after he was accused of secretly filming and sexually abusing children in Pennsylvania, authorities say.