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Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police
Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police A Sinking Spring man is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a juvenile girl at a novelty store inside the Berkshire Mall, Wyomissing police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Steven P. Najarian was arrested after an extensive investigation into unlawful sexual encounters involving a juvenile female, authorities said. Police determined that Najarian groomed the victim before the alleged assaults at the store located at 1665 State Hill Road in Wyomissing. Wyomissing detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward, according to the release. "The Wyomissing…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Suspects Wanted For Shooting In Muhlenberg: Authorities Suspects Wanted For Shooting In Muhlenberg: Authorities
Suspects Wanted For Shooting In Muhlenberg: Authorities Two men are sought in connection with a July 9 shooting in Muhlenberg, according to officials.  The suspects were walking on the 2400 block of Kutztown Road when a car double parked beside them around 6:45 p.m., police said in a release on July 31.  After a brief interaction with the driver, one of the men took out a pistol and shot a nearby parked car, authorities said. The driver of the double-parked car sped off.  The suspect with the pistol was wearing all black, while the other was armed with an AR-style rifle and wore black and blue, police added.  Anyone with in…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Back-To-Back Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested: Reading Police (UPDATED) Back-To-Back Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested: Reading Police (UPDATED)
Back-To-Back Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested: Reading Police (Updated) A suspect is in custody for trying to rob two Reading credit unions on Monday, July 8, according to city police.  Josue Rivera-Reyes was arrested Friday, July 12, authorities said in a release.  Police responded to a 911 hangup at Visions Federal Credit Union around 12:15 p.m. Monday, where a man had demanded money and said he had a gun, RPD wrote.  A short time later, Pagoda Federal Credit Union reported a "suspicious male" attempting a robbery at their location as well, authorities said.  Rivera-Reyes is charged with felony robbery and related counts, …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Women Stole $16K During 'Organized' Retail Thefts In Berks, Lancaster Co.: Police Women Stole $16K During 'Organized' Retail Thefts In Berks, Lancaster Co.: Police
Women Stole $16K During 'Organized' Retail Thefts In Berks, Lancaster Co.: Police Three suspects are wanted in connection with a string of retail thefts, police say.  Across multiple incidents in Cumru Township and Lancaster County, authorities said three women stole at least $16,000 in merchandise. One of the women distracted the employees while the others stole the goods, according to investigators.  Authorities say they are targeting cosmetics and skin care products from pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens. They drive a light-colored Toyota Sienna.  Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Alert Berks at 1-877-373-9913 or s…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Two Shot During Fight At Reading Basketball Court: Police Two Shot During Fight At Reading Basketball Court: Police
Two Shot During Fight At Reading Basketball Court: Police Two people were treated for injuries after shots rang out in Reading early Friday morning, May 24, city police say.  Officers were called to the 1800 block of Forrest Street near Pendora Park around 2 a.m., authorities said.  They arrived to find one man shot in the leg and another in the shoulder, RPD said. Both were taken to Reading Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Investigators believe the shooting happened during a fight at the basketball courts. Police said the incident is under investigation and there is "no known threat to the public." Anyone w…

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by Mac Bullock