Berks County

Insanity defense planned for Berks County woman charged in kids’ deaths

November 15, 2020 12:46pm EST

Defense attorneys say they will mount an insanity defense in the case of a woman charged with murder in the deaths of her two young children found in an eastern Pennsylvania basement last year.

Trump, Biden to campaign in Pennsylvania before Election Day

October 30, 2020 2:29pm EDT

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will devote big chunks of their last three days of campaigning before Election Day to being in Pennsylvania.

Missing children in Berks County found safe

October 1, 2020 10:09pm EDT

Mohnton Borough police say two missing children have been found safe.

Berks County DA rules officer-involved shooting justified, will pursue charges against suspect

September 23, 2020 3:02pm EDT

Moore remains in critical but stable condition nearly 2 weeks after the shooting. The Berks County Detectives Office plans to file criminal charges against Moore once she is discharged from the hospital.

DA probes officer-involved shooting in Berks County

September 13, 2020 3:24pm EDT

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

Prosecutors: Reading man faces attempted murder charges after opening fire on federal agents

August 6, 2020 10:57am EDT

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

July 29, 2020 12:44pm EDT

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

July 24, 2020 11:26am EDT

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

July 23, 2020 10:31pm EDT

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

Young pilot dubbed #ExeterSully after safely landing plane on Route 422

July 21, 2020 10:32am EDT

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

July 21, 2020 8:01am EDT

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

July 12, 2020 2:44pm EDT

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

July 10, 2020 11:07am EDT

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

July 8, 2020 11:44am EDT

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

June 23, 2020 11:52am EDT

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

May 26, 2020 10:59pm EDT

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

May 20, 2020 1:03am EDT

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

May 12, 2020 2:03am EDT

A Berks County Girl Scout is making masks for people during COVID-19.

Berks County man charged after daughter dies while co-sleeping

May 7, 2020 12:45pm EDT

A Berks County man is facing charges after authorities say his 14-month-old daughter died while co-sleeping.