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Husband Charged With Wife's Murder In Berks County: DA
A Berks County man previously charged with assault in a deadly domestic incident is now accused of murdering his wife, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Harrison Boakye 46, of Fleetwood, was arrested at his Middletown Road home early on Friday, July 7, after 33-year-old Winifred P. Boakye was found unresponsive inside, Daily Voice reported.
Life-saving aid was rendered by first responders "but failed," and she was pronounced dead, authorities said last week.
During her autopsy on Monday, July 10, medical examiners ruled her death a homicide by way of "manua…
7K+ Thc-laced Fake Branded Products Seized In Central PA: DA
Brand-name products were used to disguise illegal drugs found in Lancaster, according to a release by the District Attorney's Office on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Kellogg’s, Ruffles, and Nerds were among the over 7,200 products seized by the Lancaster County Drug Task Force during a two-day operation– with a total estimated value of approximately $290,000, as detailed in the DA's release.
The task force went to 43 stores throughout the county and conducted searches with the store owners' consent to find the Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC products.
Products seized included vapes, cartridges, oi…
Reading Man Charged With Rape: DA
A Reading man faces criminal charges in connection with a 2022 Shillington sexual assault, the Berks County District Attorney's Office announced.
Angel Vasquez, 28, was arrested Thursday, April 20, and booked on two counts each of rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and aggravated indecent assault, prosecutors said.
The charges stem from a reported assault at a Shillington residence on May 26, 2022, authorities said. Investigators spoke with the alleged victim, 51, and performed a medical examination that revealed DNA evidence, according to the release.
"A labor…
Suspect Charged With 2016 Killing Of Berks Biker
Nearly seven years after the fact, a suspect is charged with the 2016 murder of a motorcyclist in Berks County, District Attorney John T. Adams announced.
Darrell A. Johnson, a 37-year-old Pottstown resident, was charged with murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and related counts after he was taken into custody Tuesday, Feb. 28, the DA said.
According to investigators, Johnson was responsible for the botched robbery that killed 28-year-old Michael Shields on Aug. 6, 2016. Prosecutors say Shields and his friend were on the 600 block of East Ben Franklin Highway in Amity Township…
