Meuser Confirms DHS Has Cancelled Plans for Proposed Detention Centers in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

Congressman Dan Meuser said Friday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially abandoned plans to establish immigration detention and processing facilities in Schuylkill and Berks counties.

Fetterman Welcomes Reported Cancellation of Proposed ICE Detention Centers in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

Senator John Fetterman is welcoming reports that the Department of Homeland Security has abandoned plans to convert warehouse facilities in Schuylkill and Berks counties into immigration detention centers.

Schuylkill County Drug Task Force Helps Dismantle Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation in Berks County

A multi-agency narcotics investigation spanning several years has resulted in the seizure of large quantities of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash, along with the arrest of two Berks County men on numerous felony charges.

Pennsylvania State Police Seeking Information on Vehicle That Fled Traffic Stop in Berks and Schuylkill Counties

Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a pursuit that began in Berks County and continued into Schuylkill County.

Autopsy Results Released in Death of Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager

The Berks County Coroner's Office has released the results of an autopsy conducted on Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager, who died following a crash while responding to a call for service on May 29.

Berks County Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty While Responding to Call

The Central Berks Regional Police Department has announced that Officer Kristen Yeager was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Schuylkill County Driver Under Investigation After Passenger Dies Following Suspected DUI Crash in Berks County

A 23-year-old Pottsville man is suspected of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Berks County that later claimed the life of his passenger.

Texas Truck Driver Killed in Interstate 78 Crash in Berks County

A Texas man died following a late-night tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 78 in Berks County Friday night, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.

Schuylkill County Man Killed in I-78 Crash in Berks County

A Schuylkill County man was killed in a crash on Interstate 78 in Berks County late Wednesday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Federal Government Appeals DEP Orders Blocking Proposed ICE Facilities in Schuylkill, Berks Counties

A new legal filing submitted April 8, 2026, shows the federal government is formally challenging Pennsylvania’s actions that have stalled plans for two proposed immigration detention facilities in Schuylkill and Berks counties.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation on I-78 in Berks County

The Pennsylvania State Police at the Hamburg Barracks are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred late Friday morning on Interstate 78 in Berks County.

Two Fire Chiefs Killed in Line-of-Duty Crash During Berks County Search

Two volunteer firefighters were killed in the line of duty Saturday evening when the utility terrain vehicle (UTV) they were operating was struck by a motor vehicle during a search for a missing person in Berks County.

Pennsylvania State Police Issue Missing Endangered Person Advisory for 86-Year-Old Last Seen in Schuylkill County

UPDATE:  This alert was cancelled by the Pennsylvania State Police after the person reported missing was found safe.

Three Taken Into Custody After Pursuit with Vehicle Stolen from Schuylkill County Ended in Berks County

 

Three individuals were taken into custody Saturday after a stolen vehicle pursuit that began in Schuylkill County and ended in Hamburg Borough, Berks County.

DEP Issues Orders Blocking Water, Sewer Service to Proposed ICE Detention Centers in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a series of administrative orders that could significantly delay plans to convert two warehouses in Schuylkill and Berks counties into large immigration detention centers.

Governor Shapiro Vows to Use State Power to Block Proposed ICE Facilities in Berks and Schuylkill Counties

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday said he is firmly opposed to two proposed federal immigration detention facilities planned for Berks and Schuylkill counties and vowed to use Pennsylvania’s legal and regulatory authority to try to stop them.

Schuylkill County Teen Arrested in Connection with Shooting at Reading Recreation Center

A teenager from Schuylkill County has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two people injured during a private basketball tournament at a Reading recreation center earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Man Seriously Injured in 11-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 78

A multi-vehicle crash involving 11 vehicles, including several tractor-trailers, shut down Interstate 78 westbound for more than seven hours Saturday morning in Berks County, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg.

Interstate 78 Closed in Both Directions After Multi-Vehicle Pile Up in Berks County

Interstate 78 is closed in both directions in Berks County following a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

PSP Investigating Fuel Theft Incidents at Gas Stations in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L – Schuylkill Haven is investigating a fuel theft that occurred at Rutters Gas Station, located at 1160 Centre Turnpike in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County.