Berks County

DA probes officer-involved shooting in Berks County

The Berks County District Attorney's Office has opened an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened Sunday morning in Reading.

September 13, 2020 3:24pm EDT

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.

August 6, 2020 10:57am EDT

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.

July 29, 2020 12:44pm EDT

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.

July 24, 2020 11:26am EDT

DA: Officers acted appropriately during arrest at Wyomissing Walmart

Several dozen people peacefully protesting in front of Wyomissing borough hall Wednesday afternoon.

July 23, 2020 10:31pm EDT

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.

July 21, 2020 10:32am EDT

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.

July 21, 2020 8:01am EDT

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.

July 12, 2020 2:44pm EDT

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.

July 10, 2020 11:07am EDT

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.

July 8, 2020 11:44am EDT

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.

June 23, 2020 11:52am EDT

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.

May 26, 2020 10:59pm EDT

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.

May 20, 2020 1:03am EDT

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.

May 12, 2020 2:03am EDT

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.

May 7, 2020 12:45pm EDT

Berks County DA warns of scams amid coronavirus crisis

Berks County District Attorney John Adams is warning of scams amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 5, 2020 9:23pm EDT

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.

May 3, 2020 11:40am EDT