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Motorcyclist Killed After Striking Tree In PA: Troopers Motorcyclist Killed After Striking Tree In PA: Troopers
Codey Prindle, 27 Of Boyertown, Killed Motorcycle Crash: PSP A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after an accident in Earl Township on Sunday, April 14, Pennsylvania State Police say.  Codey Prindle of Boyertown was headed south on Longview Road around 6:30 p.m. when his bike drifted into the gravel off the right shoulder, according to troopers.  He struck a tree and a mailbox and was fatally injured, authorities said. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Car Crashes Into Berks County Home Car Crashes Into Berks County Home
Car Crashes Into Berks County Home First responders were called to an Earl Township neighborhood on Monday evening, Feb. 26 after a car slammed into a home, authorities say.  It happened near the corner of Ironstone Drive and Willow Road, the Earl Township Fire Company said on Facebook.  Crews arrived to find one person injured and treated them at the scene, officials said. Their condition was not reported.  Units also worked to secure the structure and noted damage to the home's chimney and fireplace.  The car, apparently a white coupe, was towed from the scene by Berks-Mont Towing and Recovery, the fi…

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by Mac Bullock
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Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Berks Hit-Run Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Berks Hit-Run
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Berks Hit-Run The pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run in Berks County Sunday night has been identified, authorities announced.  James Falasca-Carter Jr., 33, of Boyertown, was walking along Powder Mill Hollow Road in Earl Township at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23 when a southbound car struck him, state police said in a press release.  A passing driver reported spotting his body early in the morning on Monday, Oct. 24, officials had previously said.  The striking vehicle was located last night and is in police custody awaiting processing. The driver of the vehicle was interviewed. Still an acti…

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by Mac Bullock
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PA Man Bites Someone In Chest At McDonald's, Police Say PA Man Bites Someone In Chest At McDonald's, Police Say
PA Man Bites Someone In Chest At McDonald's, Police Say No humans are not a new menu offering at McDonald's, but a Pennsylvania man did bite someone in the chest during a fight at a McDonald's, according to local police. The police were called to assist with a fight in jurisdiction at the McDonald's, located in the 800 Block of West Main Street in Earl Township, according to a statement released by New Holland police. Charles Allen Weber, 24, of Mount Joy, was apprehended by New Holland police shortly after the fight. Officers located the victim and found they had allegedly been bitten in the chest by Weber. Weber was charged with M2 Simple As…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Late For Work? PA Man Named 'Cruz' Drove Over 100 MPH On His Way To Work Late For Work? PA Man Named 'Cruz' Drove Over 100 MPH On His Way To Work
Late For Work? PA Man Named 'Cruz' Drove Over 100 MPH On His Way To Work How fast would you drive to get to work on time? Marc Anthony Cruz, 30, of Lancaster, was arrested after riding his motorcycle at speeds greater than 100 MPH-- leading police on a chase that ended at his place of employment, according to the New Holland police department. Cruz was spotted driving his motorcycle at 51 MPH in a 35 zone by officers patrolling the area of Martindale and Gristmill roads in Earl Township on Sunday at approximately 11:20 p.m. When officers attempted to stop Cruz, he "took off at speeds over 100 MPH and failed to stop at 2 separate stop signs," police said in a st…

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by Jillian Pikora