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Another Fentanyl, Meth Dealer Arrested In Ongoing Berks County Undercover Operation: DA Another Fentanyl, Meth Dealer Arrested In Ongoing Berks County Undercover Operation: DA
Another Fentanyl, Meth Dealer Arrested In Ongoing Berks County Undercover Operation: DA A 39-year-old man has been arrested in part of an ongoing investigation of the Berks County District Attorney's Drug Task Force, authorities said. Fidel Yamil Ruiz, of Temple, was arrested for possessing and dealing methamphetamine and fentanyl at his home on 12th Avenue on Friday, Oct. 4, the Berks County District Attorney's Office announced. He was transported to the Berks County Central Processing Center for arraignment. This arrest was made as part of Operation Trapped, in which 11 pounds of methamphetamine, eight pounds of fentanyl, multiple loaded firearms, and more were seized …
COLD CASE: Mexico Arrest Of NETAS Gangmember Wanted For Deadly PA Shooting COLD CASE: Mexico Arrest Of NETAS Gangmember Wanted For Deadly PA Shooting
Cold CASE: Mexico Arrest Of Netas Gangmember Wanted For Deadly PA Shooting US Marshals have arrested the NETAS street gang member in Mexico who has been sought for 25 years in connection to a fatal Pennsylvania shooting, officials announced on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.  Israel Mendoza has been wanted by authorities since he allegedly shoot Michele Lutz in the back on Front and Elm Street killing her on August 2, 1998, according to Reading police. Now 43 years old, Mendoza was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement in Jalisco, Mexico, on Friday, August 18th, 2023, according to the police release.  Mendoza was the third of four suspects to be a…
Wanted Berks Birthday Party Shooter ID'd As Delco Native: Authorities Wanted Berks Birthday Party Shooter ID'd As Delco Native: Authorities
Wanted Berks Birthday Party Shooter ID'd As Delco Native: Authorities A 26-year-old man is wanted in a double Berks County shooting that broke out at a birthday party, authorities announced. Jayce Donte Lee, of Folcroft, is believed to have fired a handgun that struck one man in his abdomen and another in his finger and right thigh, during the party on the 100 block of Butternut Court in South Heidelberg Township around 12:35 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, Berks County Chief Detective Michael J. Gombar said. Then, Lee — who had used a stolen gun — fled on foot, Gombar said. Both victims were taken to the Tower Health Reading Hospital for emerg…
Fight At Party Ends In Shooting, Reading Police Say Fight At Party Ends In Shooting, Reading Police Say
Fight At Party Ends In Shooting, Reading Police Say A Pennsylvania man was shot after an argument in the early morning hours on Sunday. Aug. 13, say police investigators.  The 20-year-old victim was near West Greenwich and Weiser Street around 3 a.m. when the shots rang out, Reading police said. The Reading resident was rushed to the hospital where his condition is unknown, they added.  Detectives believe the victim was walking home from a party where there had been "reports of an argument between unknown persons prior to shots being fired." There was "no suspect information" as of Monday, Aug. 14.  Anyone with informat…
$10K Reward Offered For Info On Suspect In Deadly Reading Shooting $10K Reward Offered For Info On Suspect In Deadly Reading Shooting
$10K Reward Offered For Info On Suspect In Deadly Reading Shooting Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of a gunman wanted in connection with a deadly Reading shooting. Jayquan Miguel Sanchez, 23, is charged with first and third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and other related offenses in the shooting death of 26-year-old Quadell Spradley, Reading police said. The Sinking Spring man was found dead on the 1200 Block of Church Street around 3:50 a.m. on July 31, authorities said. Quadell SpradleyGoFundMe He was remembered in his obituary as "a hardworking and selfless man" who worked as a health insurance agen…
Woman Shot While Sleeping In Her Reading Home, Police Say Woman Shot While Sleeping In Her Reading Home, Police Say
Woman Shot While Sleeping In Her Reading Home, Police Say A woman is in recovery after police say someone shot into her Reading home on Saturday, Sept. 17. Heather Kerns, 43, was sleeping in the first-floor front room of her home on the 300 block of S 7th Street when she was shot around 2 a.m., Reading police said. She suffered a minor graze wound and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, authorities said. Police said that an unknown gunman opened fire at two homes on the block around that time. Police added that there is no indication of a threat to the general public. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Reading P…
Reading Gunman Arrested While Asking Livestream Viewers To Send Him Money To Flee: Police Reading Gunman Arrested While Asking Livestream Viewers To Send Him Money To Flee: Police
Reading Gunman Arrested While Asking Livestream Viewers To Send Him Money To Flee: Police A man's social media profile helped investigators in Reading identify him as the gunman in a shooting, they said. Roberto Torres-Pérez, 41, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 14, during a social media livestream in which he asked his viewers for money to flee, authorities said. Torres-Perez had been accused of shooting another man in the area of Muhlenberg Street and Wunder Street around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13. An ensuing investigation identified Torres-Perez as the alleged shooter and a warrant was then issued for his arrest. Police were able to identify his location from the video…
Man Wanted For Murder In Reading, Police Say Man Wanted For Murder In Reading, Police Say
Man Wanted For Murder In Reading, Police Say Police in Berks County are seeking a man on murder charges, they announced Thursday, Sept. 15. Andre Lee Davis is wanted in connection with the Sunday, Sept. 11 shooting on the 100 block of N Fourth Street near Walnut Street, where responding officers found 57-year-old Bruce Sellers around 1:40 a.m., Reading police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Details on what led up to the shooting were not immediately known. Authorities say Davis should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Reading Polic…
Man, 18, Stabbed Dead During Fight In Reading City Park: Police Man, 18, Stabbed Dead During Fight In Reading City Park: Police
Man, 18, Stabbed Dead During Fight In Reading City Park: Police An 18-year-old man was stabbed dead in a Berks County park, authorities said. Jose E. Rosa-Ramos was stabbed during a fight on N 11th Street and Washington Street in Reading City Park around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, according to the Reading Police Department. He was taken to Reading Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Police say the stabbing was the result of an "ongoing dispute" between some of the people involved in the fight. During the fight, other people, including the victim, became involved. No arrests have been made as of Friday morning, ho…
ID Sought For Suspects In Deadly Shooting Of 28-Year-Old Reading Dad ID Sought For Suspects In Deadly Shooting Of 28-Year-Old Reading Dad
ID Sought For Suspects In Deadly Shooting Of 28-Year-Old Reading Dad Police in Reading are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects they believe are connected to a shooting that claimed the life of a 28-year-old dad and injured another. Surveillance video released on Friday, Aug. 26 shows two masked men who were seen in the area just minutes before the shooting on the 300 block of McKnight Street around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, Reading police said. Josmar Ceballos, of Reading, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A second shooting victim -- a 49-year-old man -- was taken to Tower Health Reading Hospital, where he was expected to sur…
Gunman Wanted For Deadly Reading Shooting: Police Gunman Wanted For Deadly Reading Shooting: Police
Gunman Wanted For Deadly Reading Shooting: Police Police in Berks County are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted man. Jayquan Miguel Sánchez is wanted on homicide charges in the shooting death of 26-year-old Quadell Spradley, Reading police said. Spradley, of Sinking Spring, was found dead on the 1200 Block of Church Street around 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, authorities said. More than $9,000 had been raised as of Monday, Aug. 8 on a GoFundMe for Spradley's funeral expenses. Quadell SpradleyGoFundMe "We’re asking if you can donate whatever you can to help our family give him the burial he deserves," reads the fundraiser,…
Man Wanted For Murder In Reading: Police Man Wanted For Murder In Reading: Police
Man Wanted For Murder In Reading: Police Police in Berks County are seeking the public's help in locating a 20-year-old wanted man. Luis Cepeda-Morales aka “Oriel" is wanted on first and third-degree murder charges, as well as aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person in the shooting death of Edwin Rivera-Valentin, Reading police said. Rivera-Valentin was found dead on the 400 Block of Spring Garden Street around 3 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, authorities said. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116. Information can also be provided ano…
Three Shootings, Two Murders Within 24 Hours In Reading: PD Three Shootings, Two Murders Within 24 Hours In Reading: PD
Three Shootings, Two Murders Within 24 Hours In Reading: PD Two men were killed and one was wounded in separate shootings that happened within 24 hours in Reading, authorities said. The first shooting broke out on the 400 block of Spring Garden Street, where responding officers found Edwin Rivera-ValentĂ­n around 3 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said. Rivera-ValentĂ­n was pronounced dead at the scene. Approximately 50 minutes later, officers were called to the 1200 block of Church Street, where they found Quadell Spradley, the chief said. Spradley was rushed to Tower Health Reading Hospital, where â€¦
1 Hurt In Reading Shooting, Police Say 1 Hurt In Reading Shooting, Police Say
1 Hurt In Reading Shooting, Police Say A man was hurt in a shooting in Reading Monday, May 16, authorities said. Responding officers found a 34-year-old gunshot victim inside a home on the 300 block of North 9th Street around 1:10 p.m., Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said in a Thursday, May 19 press release. He went into the home after being shot during an argument on the street, the chief said. The victim was taken to Tower Health Reading Hospital for treatment, Chief Tornielli said. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Reading Police De…
Berks Burglar Brutally Assaults Victim During Break-In: Police Berks Burglar Brutally Assaults Victim During Break-In: Police
Berks Burglar Brutally Assaults Victim During Break-In: Police UPDATE: Luis A. Alicea was arrested on May 5, police said in an updated release. ***Original story below*** Police are searching for a suspect who assaulted a Berks County woman while burglarizing her home. The victim told officers that Luis A. Alicea, 25, threatened her over the phone before hitting her car with a metal pole and breaking into her home around 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, West Reading police said. Once inside, Alicea broke items, grabbed the victim's phone, and threw it to the ground, police said. Then he shoved the victim, punched her in the face, grabbed her ha…
One Shot In Reading, Police Say One Shot In Reading, Police Say
One Shot In Reading, Police Say One person was shot Thursday, April 28 in Reading, authorities said. An off-duty police officer witnessed the shooting, which broke out between Marion Street and Spring Street around 6:35 p.m., Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said in a Friday morning press release. The officer found a male gunshot victim, who was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, the chief said. No further information was being released by the police. Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the Reading Police Department at 610 -655-6116. Information ca…
$10K Reward Offered For PA Killer Wanted On Murder Charge: Police $10K Reward Offered For PA Killer Wanted On Murder Charge: Police
$10K Reward Offered For PA Killer Wanted On Murder Charge: Police A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man who shot another man dead in a Pennsylvania street, police say. The Reading police department’s Criminal Investigations Division is offering the reward in connection with the shooting death of Jackson Reyes-Negrón in the 1000 block of Green Street around 1:30 p.m., on Feb. 26. Deivis Gutiérrez-García is wanted on a warrant for homicide charges. Anyone with information on Gutierrez-Garcia’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116 or by calling Crime Alert Berks County …
1 Killed In Easter Sunday Shooting In Reading: Police 1 Killed In Easter Sunday Shooting In Reading: Police
1 Killed In Easter Sunday Shooting In Reading: Police One person was killed in a shooting in Reading on Easter Sunday, authorities said. Responding officers found a gunshot victim on the 500 block of North Sixth Street near Greenwich Street around 1:45 p.m., Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said. The man — later identified as 36-year-old Emmanuel NegrĂłn â€” was taken to Reading Hospital and later died, the chief said. No arrests have been made and the homicide investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116. Information can a…
Gunman Wanted In PA Shooting Captured In Upstate NY Gunman Wanted In PA Shooting Captured In Upstate NY
Gunman Wanted In PA Shooting Captured In Upstate NY A 52-year-old gunman wanted on attempted murder charges in a Reading, Pennsylvania shooting was captured by members of the US Marshals Service in upstate New York, authorities said. Onephree, also known as Arthur Blackwell, was arrested in Buffalo, NY on Thursday, April 7, Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said.  He had been wanted since a shooting on Thursday, March 10 in the 1000 block of North 5th Street, the chief said. Onephree was also charged with aggravated assault and burglary. He is currently incarcerated and awaiting arraignment in a New York State prison, po…
FBI, US Marshals Nab Gunman Wanted In Reading Shooting FBI, US Marshals Nab Gunman Wanted In Reading Shooting
FBI, US Marshals Nab Gunman Wanted In Reading Shooting Members of the US Marshals Service and FBI arrested a Berks County man wanted in a Reading shooting, authorities said. Jonathan M. Rodriguez was arrested in the Oakbrook area of the city early Tuesday, April 5, Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said. He had been wanted on charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and related offenses in a 2021 shooting on Cotton Street. Two juveniles in the vehicle with Rodriguez at the time of his arrest were also arrested on gun and drug possession charges, the chief said. One was being held on pending gun charges, whil…
Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Nabbed Blocks Away: Police Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Nabbed Blocks Away: Police
Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Nabbed Blocks Away: Police An 18-year-old man who fled the scene after gunning down a 19-year-old victim in Reading was in police custody as of Sunday morning, authorities said. Wilson Ventura-Cruz is accused of shooting the unidentified man on the 1400 block of Schuylkill Avenue around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, March 25, Reading police said in a release. As police responded, they were directed toward a vehicle leaving the scene of the shooting. Officers were able to locate and stop the car near the 700 block of Schuylkill Avenue, and identified Ventura-Cruz as the driver and suspect, police said.  He was taken…
Suspect Wanted In Sexual Assault Of Woman At Knifepoint In Reading, Police Say Suspect Wanted In Sexual Assault Of Woman At Knifepoint In Reading, Police Say
Suspect Wanted In Sexual Assault Of Woman At Knifepoint In Reading, Police Say Reading police are seeking the public's help identifying a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint Wednesday, March 16. A man wearing a black hat, sunglasses, a face mask, gray pants, and multicolored New Balance sneakers, followed a woman and threatened her with a knife before sexually assaulting her in the 1200 block of Hill Road around 8 a.m., Reading police said. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Reading Police Department at (610)-655-6116 or Crime Alert Berks County @ 877-373-9913. Information can be provided anonymously.
1 Killed, 3 Hurt In Shooting In Quiet Reading Park: Police 1 Killed, 3 Hurt In Shooting In Quiet Reading Park: Police
1 Killed, 3 Hurt In Shooting In Quiet Reading Park: Police One person was killed and three others hurt in a shooting in a quiet Reading park on Monday, March 14, authorities said. Responding officers found multiple gunshot victims at Brookline Park on Meade Street around 7:45 p.m., Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said at a press conference Tuesday morning. 🔴LIVE Mayo Moran and Chief Tornielli releases information regarding last night's shooting on Meade Stree and Brookline Park Posted by City Of Reading, PA - Government on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Amiere T. Bibbs, 18, died at the scene, the chief said. Three of the victims were taken to…
Two Shot, Killed In Reading, Police Say Two Shot, Killed In Reading, Police Say
Two Shot, Killed In Reading, Police Say Two people were shot and killed late Thursday, March 10, in Reading, authorities said. Responding officers found two men with gunshot wounds in the 600 block of Miltimore Street around 11:45 p.m., Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said. A 24-year-old victim died at the scene, while a 37-year-old victim was taken to Reading Hospital and later died, the chief said. As of Friday afternoon, the victims had not been identified, and no arrests had been made. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact the Reading Police Criminal Investigations Division at 610…
Man Shot Multiple Times After Fight Inside Reading Apartment: Police Man Shot Multiple Times After Fight Inside Reading Apartment: Police
Man Shot Multiple Times After Fight Inside Reading Apartment: Police Police are looking for a gunman who is suspected of firing multiple shots at another man after a fight inside a Reading apartment Monday, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of a shooting at 1200 North 11th around 3 pm., found Altrick McNeil, 41, with three gunshot wounds to his arm and leg, Reading police chief Richard Tornielli said. Investigators learned he was assaulted during a fight in an apartment. When McNeil went to leave the home, he was shot three times by an unknown person standing in the hallway, police said. McNeil was "uncooperative with investigators…
1 Hospitalized In Reading Shooting, Police Say 1 Hospitalized In Reading Shooting, Police Say
1 Hospitalized In Reading Shooting, Police Say Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting that injured one person in Reading on Tuesday. Officers responded to the 800 block of Ritter Street around 5:30 p.m. and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, Reading police chief Richard Tornielli said in a Wednesday release. The victim, later identified as 28-year-old Oliver Espiritu, was taken to Reading Hospital for treatment, police said. Investigators learned that an unidentified man approached Espiritu, who was sitting inside a car, and fired multiple shots at him, according to police. The suspect then fled the ar…
Suspect In Deadly Berks Nightclub Shooting Nabbed In Puerto Rico Suspect In Deadly Berks Nightclub Shooting Nabbed In Puerto Rico
Suspect In Deadly Berks Nightclub Shooting Nabbed In Puerto Rico A 28-year-old Berks County man wanted in connection with a deadly weekend shooting, was nabbed in Puerto Rico, authorities said. Alberto Rivera-Vázquez was apprehended in Puerto Rico on Wednesday and is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania on first and third-degree murder charges, according to Reading police chief Richard Tornielli. Rivera-Vázquez is accused of fatally shooting 43-year-old JosĂ© Rodrguez-Bultron and injuring another adult male victim outside of La Cabaña Lounge in Reading shortly after midnight on Sunday, police said. Investigators believe the incident s…
Authorities ID Body Found At Park In Berks County Authorities ID Body Found At Park In Berks County
Authorities ID Body Found At Park In Berks County Authorities in Berks County have identified the body found at a local park earlier this week. The victim is Anthony DelCollo, 28, of Exeter Township, according to Det. Sgt. Deron Manndel of the Central Berks Regional Police Department. Police were called to Rotary Park near List Road in Lower Alsace Township around 2:40 p.m. on Monday after a body was discovered, according to investigators. The death was ruled a homicide, Det. Sgt. Manndel said. Police are investigating the death with assistance from the Berks County District Attorney’s Office. No further details were released. Any…
Teen Dies Days After Reading Shooting Teen Dies Days After Reading Shooting
Teen Dies Days After Reading Shooting A teen who was critically injured after being shot in Reading earlier this week has died, a spokesperson for the Reading Police Department confirmed Friday. The 16-year-old boy -- whose identity was not released -- was hospitalized in critical condition since being shot while he was walking in the 1000 block of Spring Street Monday, Reading police said. A second boy was left with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the incident appears to be targeted at the boys and not a random incident. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information relative to the incident is asked t…
Reading Mayor Makes 'Community Call To Action' Following Influx Of Shootings Reading Mayor Makes 'Community Call To Action' Following Influx Of Shootings
Reading Mayor Makes 'Community Call To Action' Following Influx Of Shootings Reading Mayor Eddie Morán issued a "community call to action" Wednesday in light of the recent influx of shootings in the city. With increased police patrols, residents' support, and participation from non-profit organizations, faith-based communities, and neighborhood associations, Morán aims to "restore peace," he said in a statement. A 45-year-old woman was shot multiple times in front of her home in the 1200 block of Cotton Street on Tuesday night, Reading police said. On Monday, two teen boys were struck by gunfire while walking in the 1000 block of Spring Str…
Suspect At Large In Double Reading Shooting Suspect At Large In Double Reading Shooting
Suspect At Large In Double Reading Shooting A suspect is still at large following a shooting in Reading Monday, authorities said. Officers responding to North 10th Street and Spring Street found two "juvenile males" with gunshot wounds, according to the Reading Police Department. Both boys were transported to Reading Hospital for treatment. One boy was left with non-life-threatening injuries, and the other with critical injuries, police said. Investigators believe an unidentified suspect fired shots at the boys while they were walking in the 1000 block of Spring Street.  Police say the incident appears to be tar…