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Driver Comes Under Gunfire On Reading Road, Authorities Say Driver Comes Under Gunfire On Reading Road, Authorities Say
Driver Comes Under Gunfire On Reading Road, Authorities Say A driver was shot at while cruising along South 10th Street in Reading early Wednesday morning, Oct. 18, according to city police.  The driver's car was damaged by gunfire near the corner of Cotton Street around 1 a.m., RPD detailed.  The victim told police he thought the shots came from an alley near a corner store at 498 S. 10th Street. Bullet casings were recovered from the area by investigators.   The shooting remains under investigation, Reading police said. Anyone with information can call RPD at 610-655-6116.

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by Mac Bullock
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5 Arrested In Berks County After Complaints Of Drug Dealing 5 Arrested In Berks County After Complaints Of Drug Dealing
5 Arrested In Berks County After Complaints Of Drug Dealing Complaints of drug dealing in a Berks County neighborhood led to the arrests of five people who were busted with heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana, prescription pills, and a gun, authorities said. Two investigations were launched in Reading earlier this year after there were repeated community complaints of drug dealing in the area, according to the Reading Police Department and the Berks County District Attorney's Office. The investigations led to the execution of two search warrants on Thursday, July 21 at homes on the 400 block of South 11th Street and the 1100 block of Cotton Street…

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by Nicole Acosta
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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…

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by Nicole Acosta
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4 Ounces Of Cocaine, $2K Worth Of Pot, Loaded Rifle Seized From Berks Drug Dealer: DA 4 Ounces Of Cocaine, $2K Worth Of Pot, Loaded Rifle Seized From Berks Drug Dealer: DA
4 Ounces Of Cocaine, $2K Worth Of Pot, Loaded Rifle Seized From Berks Drug Dealer: DA More than four ounces of cocaine, thousands of dollars worth of marijuana, and a loaded rifle were seized from a cocaine dealer in Berks County, authorities said. The Berks County DA's Office got a tip in January that Bryan Torres, 34, was dealing cocaine out of his Reading home, they said. A search warrant served at his home on Cotton Street turned up the following on Friday, March 25: Approximately 120 grams (4.2 ounces) of suspected cocaine, valued at $12,000 An amount of marijuana packaged for sales valued at $2,000. One loaded Anderson Manufacturing 5.56 caliber AR style rifl…

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by Nicole Acosta
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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…

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by Nicole Acosta