First of Former Berks County Jehovah’s Witnesses Member Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Assault Crimes

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Wednesday that Jesse Hill, a former member of Jehovah’s Witnesses from Berks County, who now resides in Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual assault and exploitation of two minors. 

Route 61 Closed near Hamburg for Fatal Motorcycle Accident

As of 11:45am, Monday, Route 61 was being shut down in Berks County for a fatal motorcycle accident.

BUSTED: McAdoo Man Faces Retail Theft Charges for Stealing Over $1,200 in Merchandise

A McAdoo man is facing retail theft charges for allegedly stealing over $1,200 in merchandise from a Berks County store.

Teen from Schuylkill County Dies from Injuries in Berks County Crash

A teen from Schuylkill County died in a crash in Berks County on Thursday.

Schuylkill County Woman Dies from Injuries Suffered in Berks County Crash

A Schuylkill County woman died from injuries she suffered in a crash in Berks County earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Schools Receive Accolades from Berks/Schuylkill "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" Competition

On April 21st, 2023, the "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" awards for Berks and Schuylkill Counties were presented to the winners.

PA Game Commission to Conduct Prescribed Burn near Schuylkill/Berks County Line

On Tuesday, the PA Game Commission will be conduction a controlled burn in Berks County near the Schuylkill County line.

Schuylkill County Man Found Hiding in Chicken House After Invading Home in Berks County

A Schuylkill County man is facing charges for being involved in a home invasion in Berks County earlier this week.

Interstate 78 Closed at Hamburg for Multi-Vehicle Crash with Fire

As of 10:15pm, Wednesday, Interstate 78 is closed in both directions due to a crash.

Pennsylvania State Police Searching for Stolen Vehicle and Suspects from Berks County

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating and attempting to locate two suspects involved in the theft of a vehicle in Berks County last week.

Pottsville Man Dies in City of Reading from Apparent Gunshot Wound

A Pottsville man was pronounced dead in Berks County Friday night after he was found with a gunshot wound.

Multi-Vehicle Pileup Closes Westbound Interstate 78 in Berks County

A crash has closed Interstate 78 westbound in Berks County on Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Reading Woman Who Failed to Appear for Court

Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate Brandi Lyn Jones.

UPDATE: Drugs and Over $5,000 in Stolen Items Seized from Vehicle that Fled Police During Multi-County Pursuit

Pennsylvania State Police have provided an update on an investigation into a man that fled Troopers in Schuylkill County on Labor Day.

Pennsylvania State Police Nab Suspected Schuylkill County Retail Thief After Multi-County Pursuit

A man from South Carolina was taken into custody after he led police in a multi-county pursuit that started in Schuylkill County on Monday.

UPDATE: Teen Reported to be Abducted in Berks County Found Safe

The Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert after a teen was reported abducted in Berks County early Wednesday.

Railroad and Township Police are Seeking Individual who Tampered with Equipment near Hamburg

Police from the Reading Northern Railroad and Tilden Township are attempting to identify an individual that tampered with railroad equipment near Hamburg on Friday.

PennDOT Announces Overnight Lane Restrictions on Interstate 78 in Berks County

PennDOT has announced lane restrictions on Interstate 78 this week in Berks County for a construction project.

Hamburg Police Searching for Man Wanted for Aggravated Assault

The Hamburg Police Department is looking for a man they say is wanted for aggravated assault and could be armed.

Man Killed in Crash on Interstate 78 in Berks County

A man was killed along Interstate 78 in Berks County on Monday morning.