Thirteen Members and Associates of Violent Sex Trafficking Gang “The Sevens” Charged in Superseding Indictment in Reading

BERKS COUNTY - United States Attorney William M. McSwain and Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Philadelphia William Walker announced on Wednesday that 13 individuals from Reading were charged in a 22-count Superseding Indictment with offenses including conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise; conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion of a minor; various violent crimes in aid of racketeering offenses including murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, and assaults with dangerous weapons; sex trafficking; and child exploitation and firearms offenses.

Teen Charged for Slashing Tires near Ringtown

A teen has been charged after police say they slashed tired near Ringtown.

Girardville Man Arrested for Assault

A man in Girardville is locked up for assaulting a woman in the borough on Sunday.

Church Burglary Suspect Identified and Taken into Custody

The suspect in the burglary of a church in Pottsville was identified and taken into custody.

Pottsville Police Arrest Two for Vehicle Theft, Warrant Issued for Third Suspect

Two people were taken into custody on Tuesday for a vehicle theft on Monday in Pottsville.  A third is still wanted.

Barnesville Home Burglarized Over the Weekend

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is investigating a burglary that occurred offer the weekend in Barnesville.

Fugitive Apprehended Late Monday in Mahanoy Township

Through the work of three law enforcement agencies, a fugitive was taken into custody late Monday.

Police Investigating Burglary at Hess Catering in Schuylkill Haven

Schuylkill Haven Borough Police are actively investigating a reported burglary that took place Monday Jan. 20, 2020 at approx. 12:15 a.m. Hess Catering, located on River St. in Schuylkill Haven.

Police Investigating Stolen SUV in Pottsville

Pottsville Police are investigating the theft of an SUV.

Port Clinton Teen Wanted for Assault

A teen in Port Clinton is wanted for assaulting a woman.

UPDATE: Teen Reported Missing in Berks County Found Safe

The Pennsylvania State Police is currently looking for a runaway teen that was reported missing in Berks County.

No Injuries Reported in Separate Snow-Covered Interstate 81 Crashes

No injuries were reported in two of accidents that occurred on snow-covered Interstate 81 on Saturday in Mahanoy Township.

Driver Flees Incident in Girardville; Police Investigating

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident that occurred in Girardville.

Police Investigating Criminal Mischief at Business in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police is investigating a broken window at a business in Shenandoah.

Crash Knocks Out Utility Pole Overnight in Mahanoy Township

No injuries were reported in a crash on Park Place Road in Mahanoy Township early Sunday.

Police Looking to Identify Suspects in Thefts at Verizon Wireless Store

The Rush Township Police Department is looking to identify the two individuals caught on camera who stole from a township Verizon Wireless store.

Hazleton Police Seize 6 Pounds of Methamphetamine During Drug Bust

The Hazleton Police, Federal, and State Officials seized a large amount of methamphetamine during a drug bust.

No Injuries in Tractor Trailer Crash that Closed Interstate 81 Overnight

No injuries reported in crash that closed Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County overnight.

Hit and Run Being Investigated in Frackville

A hit and run left a vehicle damaged on Wednesday.

Ashland Police Also Looking to Identify Woman Using Counterfeit Money

On Wednesday night, we reported on the Mahanoy City Police Department looking to identify a woman that had used counterfeit money.  The Ashland Police Department has now joined the search for this woman since it has been reported in their jurisdiction as well.