Berks County News Digest

**********Reading and Berks public-safety spike: stabbings, shootings, party bust, thefts, wanted fugitives, sentencings & fire chief** [developing] [developing] [developing]

**********Reading and Berks public-safety spike: stabbings, shootings, party bust, thefts, wanted fugitives, sentencings & fire chief** [developing] [developing] [developing]

Key Questions

What happened during the police response to the massive party in Berks County?

Police broke up a party with over 800 attendees, where shots were fired. Officers arrested a minor for DUI and another individual on an aggravated assault warrant as the crowd dispersed.

Who was charged in the $30,000 jewelry theft in Berks County?

A Pennside woman working as a home health care worker was accused of stealing about $30,000 worth of rings and necklaces from a Robeson Township home.

Who are some of the wanted fugitives in Berks County?

The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking Abram Kemble, 24, from Myerstown, along with others like Sanchez-Cruz as mentioned in recent alerts.

Who has been named as the new fire chief in Reading?

Reading officials introduced Robert Leonard II as the city’s new fire chief during a press conference at City Hall.

What recent crimes are highlighted in the Reading and Berks public-safety spike?

Incidents include the DeJesus Dollar Tree stabbing with $500K bail, Matias toddler case, Arroyo $30K jewelry theft, Ellison Sunoco incident, Wyomissing fraud/DUI/crashes, and a PA Supreme Court felony murder ruling.

DeJesus Dollar Tree stabbing ($500K); Matias toddler; Arroyo $30K jewelry theft; Ellison Sunoco; >800 party shots fired/arrests; Wyomissing fraud/DUI/crashes; wanted Kemble/Sanchez-Cruz; Perch/Mendoza; PA Supreme felony murder ruling. Fire Chief Leonard; logs/CrimeWatch.

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Updated Mar 27, 2026