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2 Convicted of Third-Degree Murder in 2022 Shooting at Berks County Park: DA 2 Convicted of Third-Degree Murder in 2022 Shooting at Berks County Park: DA
2 Convicted of Third-Degree Murder in 2022 Shooting at Berks County Park: DA Two men were convicted of third-degree murder in the 2022 Brookline Park shooting on Thursday, Oct. 31, authorities said. Anthony Boria, 20, of Reading, and Henry Madera Jr., 19, of West Lawn, were each found guilty of third-degree murder for the death of Amiere Bibbs, who was 18 years old when he was found dead at the scene, according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office. The shooting happened when a large group of teens mostly from Governor Mifflin School District gathered to watch a fistfight at Brookline Park in Reading on Friday, March 14, 2022, the district attorney's office…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Mugshot Released Of Berks Man Accused Of Killing Neighbor Mugshot Released Of Berks Man Accused Of Killing Neighbor
Mugshot Released Of Berks Man Accused Of Killing Neighbor A photo of the West Lawn man accused of Gregory Cammer's murder. has been released by authorities  Angel Adames is charged with first-, second-, and third-degree homicide, according to court records.  Adames allegedly shot and killed 55-year-old Crammer in a first-floor apartment at 2105 Penn Avenue on June 25, Spring police have said. The 56-year-old suspect lived in the apartment upstairs and was arrested at the scene, according to officials.  Google Maps (Street View)/Inset: Spring Township Police Dept. Crammer's obituary says he was a "loving husband and father" w…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Police Name Victim In Deadly Shooting At West Lawn Home (UPDATED) Police Name Victim In Deadly Shooting At West Lawn Home (UPDATED)
Police Name Victim In Deadly Shooting At West Lawn Home (Updated) A 56-year-old West Lawn man is accused of killing someone in a neighboring apartment.  Angel Adames is charged with first- and third-degree homicide and related counts, said Spring police in a release.  The shooting happened around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, authorities explained. Police were called to 2105 Penn Avenue where they found 55-year-old Gregory Crammer dead from a gunshot wound in a first-floor apartment.  Adames, who lives in the second-floor apartment, was arrested at the scene, authorities said.  He is being held without bail, officials said Tuesday…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
29 Charged, $1.5 Million In Drugs Seized In Massive Berks County Raid: DA 29 Charged, $1.5 Million In Drugs Seized In Massive Berks County Raid: DA
29 Charged, $1.5 Million In Drugs Seized In Massive Berks County Raid: DA Several dozen people face criminal charges and a purported $1.5 million in drugs have been seized as part of "Operation Knockout" in Berks County, according to District Attorney John T. Adams' Office.  The operation targeted a "large-scale drug trafficking organization" based in and around Reading with alleged ties to "a Mexican cartel," said prosecutors.  Police said they began investigating individual dealers in early 2023 but sought court approval for electronic surveillance after they "determined that these individuals were part of an even larger organization." …

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by Mac Bullock
Sports
Wyomissing's Chad Henne To Retire From NFL Wyomissing's Chad Henne To Retire From NFL
Wyomissing's Chad Henne To Retire From NFL Berks County native and backup quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs Chad Henne is retiring.  Henne, who is originally from Wyomissing, announced his stepping down in an Instagram post uploaded early Monday, Feb. 13, just a few hours after his team defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. "Congratulations on an incredible career," the Chiefs responded on the official team account. "Thank you for everything you’ve done for us." Henne attended Wilson High School in West Lawn where he led the Bulldogs to the district semifinals and finished the season 9-2 his freshman year, accor…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
5 Berks Men Arrested In Child Pornography Sting 5 Berks Men Arrested In Child Pornography Sting
5 Berks Men Arrested In Child Pornography Sting A year-long child pornography sting has resulted in the arrests of five Berks County men, authorities said. The county-wide investigation was launched after Berks County detectives received numerous complaints from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office. The complaints prompted five separate and independent child pornography investigations, which resulted in search warrants being executed at five homes, the DA's office said. The searches confirmed investigators' suspicions about the five men accused of havi…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Why This 106-Year-Old PA Woman Just Got Truckload Of Yuengling Why This 106-Year-Old PA Woman Just Got Truckload Of Yuengling
Why This 106-Year-Old PA Woman Just Got Truckload Of Yuengling A 106-year-old Pennsylvania woman with a penchant for brewski received an unexpected gift on Thursday. Margaret Dilullo, of West Lawn, was given a truckload of beer by her favorite brand, Yuengling, the brewery announced.  Margaret, who at nearly 107, revealed her secret is drinking a Lager a day, so we delivered her a truckload more. Cheers, Margaret! 🍻 pic.twitter.com/vJbaCKJeQF — Yuengling Brewery (@yuenglingbeer) October 21, 2021 Dilullo claims her secret is a daily beer, and the Pottsville-based company wanted to reward her for her years of loyalty. "Ahhhh" — a taste we all kn…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lifestyle
Best Burger Spots In Lehigh Valley Best Burger Spots In Lehigh Valley
Best Burger Spots In Lehigh Valley A great burger doesn't have to be fancy. All you need is a juicy patty, maybe some cheese and a bun.  But if you're looking for some variety, you've come to the right place. Here are some of the best burger joints in the Lehigh Valley — each one uniquely delicious. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. NORTHAMPTON View this post on Instagram A post shared by Two Rivers Brewing Company (@tworiversbrewing) Two Rivers Brewing …

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by Valerie Musson