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A man allegedly had indecent contact with a 4-year-old girl who he was babysitting in Lebanon between September and October 2008, the Lebanon County Detective Bureau said.
The suspect, Clifford Reichert, 63, allegedly had indecent contact with the victim while he was babysitting her at his home on Mt. Zion Road, detectives said.
Reichert was charged on Oct. 14 with indecent assault, endangering welfare of children, and corruption of minors.
Reichert turned himself in to Lebanon Central Booking on Oct. 24.

State police investigate kidnapping report
State police at Ephrata said they are investigating a report that a boy was kidnapped while riding a scooter on Mountain Spring Road in Clay Township on Oct. 25.
A witness told state police that he saw a gray or dark-colored van stop, and a male grabbed the boy and the scooter, and pulled both into the van, state police said. The van then left the scene traveling north on Mountain Spring Road, state police said.
The boy is described as between 10 and 14, and is from a plain family, either Amish or Mennonite, state police said.
State police said they have not received any other reports of a missing child or person.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-721-7667.

Vehicle strikes dirt embankment
A vehicle driven by Genale Smith, 39, of Myerstown, traveled through two grassy fields, struck a dirt embankment, overturned, and came to rest on its roof in a driveway on Hain Avenue near Troy Avenue in Swatara Township on Oct. 24, state police at Jonestown said.
Smith suffered minor injuries, and she was transported to Hershey Medical Center.

Losers throw brick through garage window
Losers threw a brick through a garage window on East Broad Street in Palmyra on Oct. 23, borough police said.
The victim is Chad Eshleman, 37.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Palmyra police at 717-838-8189.

Troopers: Two girls fight with each other
Two 15-year-old girls allegedly physically fought with each other at Northern Lebanon High School in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, on Oct. 13, state police at Jonestown said.
The two suspects, both of Jonestown, allegedly got into a verbal altercation, and pulled each other’s shirts and hair, state police said. One of the suspects allegedly struck the other one several times in the face and mouth, knocking her to the ground, state police said. While on the ground, the suspects allegedly continued to fight, state police said.
State police said the fight later was broken up.

A man allegedly threatened the family of a magisterial district judge in the waiting room of the district court on Scholl Drive in Oley Township on Oct. 19, state police at Reading said.
The suspect, Paul Keiser, 47, of Topton, was at the district court for a defiant trespass hearing, state police said.
After being found guilty, Keiser allegedly approached Magisterial District Judge Victor Frederick, 43, in the waiting room of the court and threatened Frederick’s family, state police said.
Keiser was arrested for terroristic threats and harassment.

Vehicle travels down embankment
A vehicle driven by Carolyn Smithy, 23, of Lebanon, skidded on a wet surface on a curve, struck an embankment, traveled down the embankment, and struck a concrete drainage culvert on Route 183 in North Manheim Township on Oct. 24, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Smithy suffered a minor injury.
Pottsville/Schuylkill Haven EMS, and Cressona and Schuylkill Haven fire departments assisted.

Vehicle strikes large boulder
A vehicle driven by Dustin Dewitt, 20, of Schuylkill Haven, struck a large boulder in the road on Route 61 near Richard Street in North Manheim Township on Oct. 24, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
State police said Dewitt did not see the boulder because of dark and rainy conditions.

Troopers: 2 steal merchandise
Two people stole merchandise from Cabela’s in Tilden Township on Oct. 22 after forming an agreement to do so, state police at Hamburg said.
Joshua Derins, 19, of Williamstown, N.J., allegedly stole $108.64 worth of merchandise, and Peter Valcourt, 18, of Williamstown, N.J., allegedly stole $133.65 worth of merchandise, state police said.
Derins and Valcourt were cited with theft and conspiracy.

Man cited with disorderly conduct
Robert Herb, 42, was cited with disorderly conduct for an alleged incident that occurred in front of his home on Center Street in North Cornwall Township on Oct. 21, township police said.

Paint punks damage property
Goons spray painted several pieces of formed concrete at Concrete Safety Systems LLC on Old 22 in Bethel Township, Berks County, on Oct. 22 or Oct. 23, state police at Hamburg said.
The damaged property is worth about $8,845.
State police said this incident is the second time in the past couple weeks that Concrete Safety Systems has been targeted.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police.

Troopers: Man scratches vehicle
A man allegedly used a sharp object to scratch a vehicle on the hood and the right side on West Church Street in Swatara Township on Oct. 18, state police at Jonestown said.
The suspect, Steven Shaffer, 31, of Myerstown, was arrested for criminal mischief.
The victim is Jason Shultz, 29, state police said.

Troopers: Man uses vehicle without permission
A man allegedly used a vehicle without permission after taking it from a location in Swatara Township on Oct. 23, state police at Jonestown said.
The suspect, Michael Bonanducci, 49, allegedly took the vehicle from a location on Kenbrook Road, and he subsequently was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and DUI, state police said.
The victim is Louette Sheffy, 49, state police said.

Accident injures 4
Four people were injured in an accident in Greenwich Township on Oct. 24, state police at Hamburg said.
Vehicles driven by Linda Boyer, 53, of Cressona, and Frederick Olson, 72, of Yardley, were in an accident on Route 737 near Sutter Road, after Boyer’s vehicle went out of control on a slippery substance on the road on a curve, state police said.
After impact, Boyer’s vehicle struck a guardrail, state police said.
Boyer was injured. Olson suffered a minor injury. Lynn Olson, 72, who was a passenger in Olson’s vehicle, was injured, and Kryston Rhoads, 48, who also was a passenger in Olson’s vehicle, suffered a minor injury. All four people were transported by Hamburg and Kutztown EMS to Lehigh Valley Medical Center.

Man escapes burning vehicle
A man escaped a burning vehicle in East Hanover Township on Oct. 24, state police at Jonestown said.
Dean Kline, 25, of Grantville, noticed smoke coming from beneath the hood of his vehicle while he was at Jonestown and Sherks Church roads, state police said.
Kline pulled over at the intersection, and the engine compartment became engulfed in flames, state police said.
Kline was not injured.
Fort Indiantown Gap Fire Co. extinguished the fire.

Gas goon hits biz
A loser allegedly pumped 5.598 gallons of unleaded gasoline into a dark-colored sport utility vehicle at AMR Trading Corp. on Lancaster Avenue in Bethel Township, Berks County, on Oct. 24, and left without paying, state police at Hamburg said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 1-877-523-6373.

Vehicle strikes guardrail
A vehicle driven by Juan Flores, 47, of Allentown, went out of control on a curve, struck a guardrail and came to rest against the guardrail on Route 737 near Sutter Road in Greenwich Township on Oct. 24, state police at Hamburg said.

Vehicle slams into deer
A vehicle driven by Giovana Miller, 54, of Lebanon, struck a deer on Colebrook Road near Route 322 in West Cornwall Township recently, Cornwall police said.

Vehicle goes into wooded area
A vehicle traveled into a wooded area after swerving to avoid another vehicle in West Cornwall Township recently, Cornwall police said.
A vehicle driven by Casey Dunfee, 19, of Annville, swerved to avoid a vehicle driven by Daryl Basarab, 24, of Lancaster, that was turning into the Nature Center on Pinch Road at the entrance to the Governor Dick Nature Center, police said.
After swerving, Dunfee’s vehicle came to rest in a wooded area, police said.

Troopers: Male stole gasoline
A male allegedly pumped $77 worth of gasoline into his vehicle at Chestnut Street Market in Cressona on Oct. 21, and left without paying, traveling north on Route 183, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The suspect vehicle is a silver Chevrolet, possibly a 2500 series with extended cab, state police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.

Police: Man’s vehicle goes airborne, hits trees
A vehicle driven by Harry Mausser, 46, of Valley View, struck a guardrail, became airborne, struck two trees and came to rest on its roof on Route 501 near Nut Grove Road in Pine Grove Township on Oct. 23, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Mausser was able to free himself from the vehicle, state police said.
Mausser suffered a moderate injury, and he was taken by Pine Grove EMS to Hershey Medical Center.
West Schuylkill ALS and local fire departments assisted.

Slugs steal motorcycle from garage
Goons stole a motorcycle after using an unknown blunt object to pry open the door of a garage on Red Maple Lane in Washington Township, Schuylkill County, on Oct. 22 or Oct. 23, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The motorcycle is a yellow 2002 Kawasaki 600, with silver switch to turn on the headlight below the clutch handle on the left side and an after market exhaust pipe on the right side, and Pennsylvania registration ZNN23, state police said.
The victim is Justin Donton, 24.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.

Jerks shoot out van window
Goons shot out the rear window of an unoccupied van in the parking lot of Dutchway in Myerstown on Oct. 23, state police at Jonestown said.
The projectile traveled through the rear window, passed through a rear seat headrest, and went out the rear driver’s side window, state police said.
No one was injured in the incident.
The victim is Stamford Dunk, 68.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-865-2194.

Knuckleheads swipe VIN plate from trailer
Losers swiped a VIN plate from a used trailer, which was for sale, at Wengers Farm Supply in Myerstown between April 15 and Oct. 23, state police at Jonestown said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-865-2194.

Accident injures motorcyclist
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident in East Hanover Township on Oct. 22, state police at Jonestown said.
A vehicle driven by Jeanette Modricker, 71, of Reading, and a motorcycle driven by Eugene Rock, 58, of Birdsboro, were in an accident on Route 934 at Ft. Indiantown Gap Road, state police said.
On impact, Rock was knocked to the road, state police said.
Rock suffered a moderate injury, and he was taken by K&W Medical Service to Hershey Medical Center. State police said Rock was wearing a motorcycle helmet.
Modricker was charged with a stop sign violation.

A man and a woman allegedly physically fought with each other in a domestic abuse incident in Tower City on Oct. 25, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Jonathan Hoffer, 21, of Tower City, and Kelsey Galie, 21, of Pine Grove, allegedly became involved in a verbal argument at a home on South Fourth Street, state police said.
Hoffer allegedly grabbed Galie by the throat, pushed her onto the couch, squeezed her neck, and did not allow her up, state police said.
About one hour later, the argument resumed, and Galie allegedly struck Hoffer with a beer bottle several times, state police said.
Troopers responded. As Galie was being placed in a state police patrol unit, Hoffer allegedly taunted troopers, yelling at them, flicking a lit cigarette at the patrol car, and kicking at the patrol car, state police said. State police said Hoffer was told several times to stop his alleged behavior.
From the alleged incident with Galie, Hoffer was injured, and he was taken to Schuylkill Medical Center South, state police said.
Galie and Hoffer were charged with simple assault and harassment. Hoffer also was charged with persistent disorderly conduct. They were arraigned and placed in Schuylkill County prison, with bail set at $15,000 or 10 percent for both.

Goons swiped about $1,520 worth of property after entering a home by forcing open a rear door on Old 22 near Legion Drive East in Bethel village on Oct. 21, Bethel Township, Berks County, police said.
The stolen property included a ladies diamond ring, a mans silver ring, an old semi-automatic pistol, and a small jewelry box, and was taken from bedroom dresser drawers, police said.
The goons caused about $400 damage to the metal and wood door and frame, police said.
The victim is Darrin Giorgio, 38.
Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities at 800-372-9111.

Bozos swipe mountain bike
Goons swiped a mountain bike from a location on East Oak Street in Palmyra on Oct. 21, borough police said.
The mountain bike is blue, 21 inches, with a black seat, 21 speeds, and multiple rust spots.
The victim is Vincent McKelvie, 21.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Palmyra police at 717-838-8189.

Lowlifes steal engine part
Losers stole an engine part worth $1,000 from a location on West Cherry Street in Palmyra on Oct. 22, borough police said.
The engine part is a Chrysler Dana-60 rear housing and springs.
The victim is John Iacavone, 61.

Creeps steal computer, cash
Losers stole a computer and $180 in cash from a vehicle on South Locust Street in Palmyra on Oct. 22, borough police said.
The computer is a MacBook Laptop.
The victim is Julia Carey, 40.

Windy conditions trigger accident
Windy conditions led to an accident involving a conversion van towing a camper in Upper Bern Township on Oct. 23, state police at Hamburg said.
The vehicle, which was driven by Elizabeth Cohen, 46, of Allentown, went out of control because of windy conditions and struck the center median on I-78, state police said. The camper tipped onto its right side, state police said.
Cohen was injured, and she was transported by Hamburg EMS to Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Both westbound lanes were closed for about 30 minutes.
Strausstown Fire Co. and Shartlesville Fire Co. assisted.

Police: 3 fail to return library property
Three people were cited after they allegedly borrowed property from the Palmyra Public Library and failed to return it, borough police said.
Melissa McFadden, 23, Justin Mayfield, 28, and Amy Weidler, 42, all of Palmyra, were cited with retention of library property after notice to return on Oct. 21.

Vehicle strikes curb, guardrail
A vehicle driven by Cindy Miller-Oweiler, 53, of Annville, struck a curb and a guardrail on North White Oak Street (Route 934) at Sheridan Avenue in Annville on Oct. 21, township police said.
Miller-Oweiler was injured, and she was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital.
First Aid & Safety Patrol and Union Hose Fire Co. assisted.

Animal causes accident
A vehicle driven by Francis Foster, 40, of Saint Clair, swerved to miss an animal that ran into the road, struck a guardrail, and traveled along the guardrail on Sweet Arrow Lake Road near Wolfe’s Road in Washington Township, Schuylkill County, on Oct. 22, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.

Troopers: Man steals coins, key from home
A man allegedly stole several coins and a house key after entering a home on Monroe Valley Drive in Swatara Township between Sept. 14 and Sept. 17, state police at Jonestown said.
The suspect, Bradley Howard, 19, of Jonestown, was charged with burglary, criminal trespass and theft. He was arraigned, and bail was set at $10,000. He had been incarcerated in Lebanon County prison on a probation violation.
The victim is Dustin Getz, 21. Getz also reported that someone entered his home between Oct. 16 and Oct. 18 and stole video games and DVDs, state police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Knapp at 717-865-2194.

A man has been charged for allegedly committing two burglaries at the Bahney House Bar on West Main Avenue in Myerstown on Aug. 26 and Sept. 28, borough police said.
The suspect, Bruce Wenrich, 29, allegedly took cash and cigarettes, police said.
Wenrich was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, theft, receiving stolen property, and false reports to law enforcement agencies.

Two people escape burning vehicle
Two people escaped injury after the vehicle in which they were riding caught fire in West Brunswick Township on Oct. 17, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
A fire erupted in the engine compartment of a vehicle driven by Christine Kaiser, 31, of Minersville, on Route 61 near Municipal Road, state police said.
Kaiser pulled into the parking lot of a mini-mart, and she and passenger Matthew Livingood, 33, exited the vehicle without being injured, state police said.
Deer Lake/West Brunswick Fire Co. extinguished the fire.

Vehicle strikes retaining wall
Vehicles driven by Shayna Showalter, 32, of Philadelphia, and James Conrad, of Lancaster, collided on Route 72 near Spring Hill Lane in Cornwall recently, after Showalter’s vehicle went out of control on a wet surface, fishtailed, and crossed the concrete median, borough police said.
After impact, Showalter’s vehicle struck a concrete retaining wall, police said.

Losers burglarize three homes
Losers burglarized three homes in Muhlenberg Township between 7 a.m. and noon on Oct. 9, and a reward is being offered for information leading to their arrest, authorities said.
One of the burglaries occurred on Reading Crest Avenue, and two of them occurred in the Saylor Farm Estates area, authorities said. All three burglaries involved a door being forced or kicked open, authorities said.
Items taken include cash/coins, jewelry, and electronics such as an iPod, a small LCD TV and a computer.
At one scene, a neighbor reported seeing a gray Honda Accord with tinted windows, authorities said. At another scene, the homeowners reported seeing a white man – who was in his late 30s to early 40s, 6 feet, heavy, bald, and wearing glasses – walking past their house as they were leaving, authorities said. The burglary occurred shortly after they left.
Anyone with any information or who has experienced a similar incident is asked to contact Detective Sokolovich, of the Muhlenberg police, at 610-929-5454 or lsokolovich@muhlenbergtwp.com.
Crime Alert Berks County is offering rewards of up to $5,000 to people who provide information leading to arrests. People can call The Crime Tip Line at 1-877-373-9913, toll free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Vehicles collide head-on
Two vehicles collided head-on in South Lebanon Township on Oct. 16, township police said.
Vehicles driven by David Olson, 63, of Lititz, and David Morrissey, 58, of Lebanon, collided head-on on Route 897 near Flintville Road, after Olson’s vehicle went out of control on a turn, police said.
After impact, Morrissey’s vehicle and a vehicle driven by Jonathan Wyse, 23, of Lebanon, collided, police said.
Olson suffered minor injuries. Morrissey was transported by EMS to Good Samaritan Hospital.

Driver charged after accident
Vehicles driven by James Dotterer, 50, of Schuylkill Haven, and Dale Buhl, 49, of New Ringgold, were in an accident on Route 443 at Route 183 in Wayne Township on Oct. 16, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Dotterer was charged with careless driving.

Vehicles collide in Annville
Vehicles driven by Teresa Haak, of Annville, and Travis Burdge, of Harrisburg, were in an accident at Weaber and East Main streets in Annville on Oct. 15, township police said.

Police: Man punches man in face
A man allegedly punched another man in the face outside the Corvette Bar and Grille in Annville on Oct. 10, township police said.
The suspect, Steven Hagerich, of Annville, was cited with harassment.
The victim is Dustin Flickinger.

Vehicles collide in N. Manheim
Vehicles driven by Philip Dengler, 39, of Seltzer, and Sharon Wolfgang, 57, of Shamokin, were in an accident on Route 61 at Richard Street in North Manheim Township on Oct. 16, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
American Hose Co. and North Manheim Township Fire Co. assisted.

Vehicles collide at intersection
Vehicles driven by Mary Goodwillie, 59, of York, and Bradley Brandt, 56, of Lebanon, were in an accident on Route 61 at Richard Street in North Manheim Township, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
American Hose Co. and North Manheim Township Fire Co. assisted.

Vehicle strikes embankment
A vehicle driven by Tricia Seidel, 20, of Tremont, went out of control on a wet surface on a curve, struck an embankment and came to rest beside a guardrail on Sweet Arrow Lake Road in Washington Township, Schuylkill County, on Oct. 17, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.

Gas goons hit market
Goons pumped $19.99 worth of gasoline into a vehicle at Chestnut Street Market in Cressona on Oct. 16, and left without paying, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.