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October 12, 2009

TROOPERS: MAN ASSAULTED WOMAN

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A man allegedly assaulted a woman during a domestic disturbance and was found to have marijuana at a home in South Annville Township on Oct. 10, state police at Jonestown said.
The suspect, Kyle Wamsher, 27, of Lebanon, allegedly flipped a mattress and box spring on top of a 23-year-old woman, of Lebanon, and threw her into the box spring, causing a bruise to her leg, at a home on Horseshoe Pike, state police said.
State police said Wamsher allegedly was found in a bedroom with a small amount of marijuana and a smoking pipe on top of a dresser.
Wamsher was charged with simple assault, harassment, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Accident injures Fredericksburg man
A vehicle driven by Charles Deibler III, 48, of Fredericksburg, went out of control on a turn in an accident at North Lancaster Street and Mowery Road in Swatara Township on Oct. 11, state police at Jonestown said.
Deibler was injured.
State police said Deibler left the scene.

Police: Man struck woman in face
A man allegedly struck a woman in the face during a domestic incident in the parking lot of Highland Glen in North Cornwall Township on Oct. 12, township police said.
The suspect, Jerry Santana, 28, of Lebanon, was cited with harassment.
The victim was Marlene Correa, 28, of Lebanon, police said.

Police: Driver distracted by cellphone
Vehicles driven by Tonya Gettle, 26, of Lebanon, and Filomena Lambakis, 45, of Lebanon, were in an accident at 16th and Cumberland streets in North Cornwall Township on Oct. 8, township police said.
Police said Gettle was distracted by her cellphone.

Vehicle hits bridge overpass
A vehicle driven by Xinghe Li, 35, of Harrisburg, struck a bridge overpass on Blue Mountain Road, rode along the bridge rail and guardrail, went back on all four wheels, and struck the guardrail again on I-78 in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, on Oct. 12, state police at Jonestown said.
Li was cited with driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Local fire police assisted.

Creeps on ATVs damage crops
Goons riding all-terrain vehicles damaged crops, a yard, and a fence at three different locations in Upper Tulpehocken Township on Oct. 3, state police at Hamburg said.
The locations were on Route 183, Spring Road and Henne Road, state police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Spayd at 610-562-6885.

Woman cleared in harassment investigation
Troopers have cleared a woman in a harassment investigation, state police at Jonestown said.
No evidence exists to support allegations that Lisa Marko, 42, allegedly harassed Robert Marko, 41, at a location on Route 72 in Swatara Township on Sept. 21, state police said.
State police said Robert Marko had no proof that Lisa Marko harassed him.
No harassment charges are pending against Lisa Marko, state police said.

Slugs smash mailbox
Goons smashed a mailbox on Sweetbriar Lane in Swatara Township on Oct. 10, state police at Jonestown said.
The victim is Michele Hostetter, 39.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-865-2194.

Vehicle barrels into pile of rocks
A vehicle driven by Timothy Hartman, 53, of Williamstown, went out of control on a turn, and struck a culvert, a pile of rocks, and an embankment on Gold Mine Road in Cold Spring Township on Oct. 10, state police at Jonestown said.

Vehicle barrels into boulder, shrubbery
A vehicle driven by Jenna Hayes, 22, of Orwigsburg, went out of control on a wet surface on a curve, and struck a boulder and shrubbery on Route 662 near Skyline Drive in Perry Township on Oct. 9, state police at Hamburg said.
Hayes suffered a moderate injury, and she was taken by Hamburg Ambulance 545-2 to Schuylkill Medical East.

October 6, 2009

PUNKS PILFER ITEMS FROM VEHICLES

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Goons stole items from a vehicle on Walnut Manor Way in Jonestown on Oct. 3 or Oct. 4, state police at Jonestown said.
The stolen items are a speaker box containing two 10-inch Kicker subwoofers, and a Garmin GPS.
The victim is Brian Kreiser Jr., 22.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-865-2194.

Dorks swipe silver serving dish
Goons swiped a silver serving dish from a display cabinet after entering a home via a first floor window on Log Cabin Drive in East Hanover Township on Sept. 30, state police at Jonestown said.
The victim is Robert Damiano, 39.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-865-2194.

Troopers: Man takes misplaced $$$
A man allegedly took $40 that a woman accidentally dropped on the casino floor of Hollywood Casino at Penn National in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, on Oct. 1, state police Gaming Enforcement Office said.
The suspect is Kyle Reigle, 22, of Palmyra.
The victim is Nancy Koppenhaver, 62, of Hummelstown, state police said.

Jerks steal riding mower
Goons swiped a riding mower from behind a home on West Main Street in Fredericksburg between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1, state police at Jonestown said.
The keys were left in the mower, state police said.
The mower is described as an older red Snapper riding mower worth $100.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-865-2194.

Troopers: Man tries to take items from store
A man allegedly attempted to take items worth $351.93 from Cabela’s in Tilden Township on Oct. 1, state police at Hamburg said.
The suspect, Dennis Gaskill, 51, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., allegedly tried to take items that included ammunition, a shot glass, and a T-shirt, state police said.
Gaskill was detained by Cabela’s Asset Protection members.

State police stop 88 motorists
State police at Jonestown stopped about 88 motorists, made two DUI arrests, and issued one child seat citation, 16 speeding citations, six other citations and 44 warning notices during a DUI enforcement Checkpoint and Roving Detail in Lebanon County on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26.
The checkpoint was on Route 72 near Horst Road in Swatara Township, and the patrols were conducted on various state highways.

Fools swipe farm tools
Goons swiped farm tools from locations Bricker Lane and Reist Road in North Cornwall Township between Sept. 8 and Sept. 29, township police said.
The missing farm tools are a generator, a chainsaw, and two grinders. They are worth $1,570 total.
The victim is Jesse Copenhaver, 74.

Troopers: Man touches woman’s thigh
A man allegedly swept his right hand across the left thigh of a woman and then later tried to talk to her at Hollywood Casino at Penn National in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, on Oct. 3, state police Gaming Enforcement Office said.
The suspect, Jack Wenrich, 51, of Harrisburg, was cited with harassment.
The victim is a 65-year-old woman, of Harrisburg, state police said.

Woman charged with public drunkenness
Tammy Swartswelder, of Jonestown, was charged with public drunkenness after she allegedly was found passed out in a vehicle at the boat ramp at Swatara Creek on West Market Street in Jonestown on Oct. 3, state police at Jonestown said.

Accident sends 2 to hosp
Vehicles driven by Susan Emerich, 40, of Lebanon, and Richard Walmer, 44, of Lebanon, were in an accident on Route 897 at Prescott Road in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, on Oct. 3, township police said.
Emerich and Walmer were taken by Schaefferstown and Myerstown ambulances to Good Samaritan Hospital.
Schaefferstown and Myerstown fire police assisted with traffic control.

Vehicle strikes home
A vehicle driven by Ahmed Elaabar, 40, of Schuylkill Haven, struck a home on Shirksville Road at Mount Zion Road in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, on Oct. 3, during foggy conditions, state police at Jonestown said.

Vehicle barrels into guardrail
A vehicle driven by Tara Buss, 21, of Kempton, went out of control on a curve and struck a guardrail on Route 737 near Sutter Road in Greenwich Township on Oct. 3, state police at Hamburg said.
Buss suffered a minor injury, and she was transported by Kutztown EMS to Lehigh Valley Hospital.

VANDALS GO ON RAMPAGE

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Goons went on a vandalism spree in Schuylkill County recently, throwing objects that shattered windows on homes and vandalizing property, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Three incidents occurred in Hegins Township on Oct. 4, state police said. The goons threw a mailbox that shattered a double pane living room window on the front of a home on West Mountain Road, state police said. The victim is William Wagner, 77.
Also on West Mountain Road, the goons threw a mailbox that shattered several double pane windows, state police said. The victim is Ruth Miller, 89.
On Creek Road, the goons threw pumpkins that shattered a double pane bedroom window, state police said. The victim is James Buffington, 60.
Two incidents occurred on Ridge Road in Upper Mahantongo Township on Oct. 3 or Oct. 4, state police said. The goons used beer bottles to break three windshields on parked vehicles belonging to Vince Wiest, state police said. The goons also used a blunt object to smash a large front window and window frame on a home, state police said. The victim is Diane Charles.
Two incidents occurred on Ridge Road in Eldred Township on Oct. 3 or Oct. 4, state police said. The goons used a blunt object to knock over a mailbox belonging to Jennifer Yourey, state police said. The goons also used a blunt object to remove a mailbox, and they knocked over a stone wall, state police said. The victim is William Ball.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.

State police plan sobriety checkpoints
State police at Jonestown will be participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Checkpoint Strikeforce II program in Lebanon County in October. This program uses sobriety checkpoints to attempt to reduce alcohol-related accidents.
Checkpoint sites are selected from data showing a high occurrence of alcohol-related incidents, including accidents, and alcohol-related arrests and contacts.
State police remind motorists that impairment begins with the first drink and driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is a violation of law. State police said penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol can be severe, including imprisonment, a fine ranging from $300 to $10,000, and suspension of a motorist’s driving privileges.
State police said people who wish to drink alcohol should use a designated driver or call a cab.

Police: Boy struck by vehicle mirror
A boy walking along the side of the road was struck by the mirror of a vehicle in Pine Grove Township on Oct. 3, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
A vehicle driven by Norma Brown, 72, of Pine Grove, drifted onto the side of the road on Oak Grove Road because Brown was having trouble seeing from the glare of the sun, state police said.
The mirror on Brown’s vehicle struck the shoulder blade of a 10-year-old boy, of Pine Grove, who was walking along the side of the road with two other juveniles, state police said.
The boy suffered minor injuries. Brown drove him to his home, and his mother took him to Schuylkill Medical Center East for evaluation.

Vehicle strikes vacant home
A vehicle struck a vacant home in an accident in Porter Township on Oct. 2, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Vehicles driven by Michael Haeseler, 20, of Landingville, and Sheila Leininger, 54, of Williamstown, were in an accident at Route 209 and Main Street, state police said.
After impact, Leininger’s vehicle struck a vacant home, state police said.

Driver injured in accident
Vehicles driven by a 17-year-old girl, of Schuylkill Haven, and Douglas Dean, of Schuylkill Haven, were in an accident on Route 813 at Randle Street in North Manheim Township on Oct. 4, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The girl suffered a minor injury, and she was taken by Pottsville/Schuylkill Haven EMS to Schuylkill Medical Center East.
Schuylkill Haven Fire Department and Fire Police assisted.

Vehicle hits guardrail, tree
A vehicle driven by Jackelyn Bass, 17, of Tremont, struck a guardrail and a tree on Route 125 in Tremont Township on Oct. 2, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Bass suffered a minor injury, and she was taken via Tremont EMS to Hershey Medical Center.
Good Samaritan EMS, North-end Pine Grove Fire, and Ravine Fire assisted.

Motorcycle strikes embankment
A motorcycle driven by Joann Hollywood, 51, of New Philadelphia, went out of control on a curve and struck an embankment on New Street near McGovern Street in Norwegian Township on Oct. 4, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The motorcycle fell onto Hollywood’s left ankle, state police said.
Hollywood suffered a major injury, and she was taken by Pottsville/Schuylkill Haven EMS to Lehigh Valley Hospital.
State police said Hollywood was wearing a helmet.
Mar-Lin Citizens Hose Co. and Seltzer Hose Co. assisted.

Slugs swipe items from home
Goons swiped items after entering a home on Maple Avenue in Pine Grove Township on Oct. 3, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The goons took a jewelry box from a bedroom, and an acoustic guitar, a speaker and a 12-track recorder from a room downstairs, state police said.
The victims are Paul Karenda, 35, and Tara Karenda, 39.

Vehicle slams into utility pole
A vehicle driven by Carisa Stevenosky, 40, of Pitman, struck a utility pole on Route 183 near Grove Street in Cressona on Oct. 4, after Stevenosky became distracted while using her cellphone, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
State police said Stevenosky left the scene.
Cressona Fire Police assisted.

Vehicles collide in Annville
Vehicles driven by Sarah Foreman, of Lebanon, and Phoung Nguyen, of Annville, were in an accident at routes 422 and 934 in Annville on Oct. 3, township police said.

Man cited with noise ordinance violation
Nicholas Faria, 22, was cited with violating the township noise ordinance for an alleged incident at his home on South King Street in Annville on Oct. 3, township police said.

Police: Teens charged in connection with car theft
Three teens were charged in connection with the theft of a car in Palmyra on Sept. 4, borough police said.
A 15-year-old juvenile, of the Elizabethtown area, was charged with theft.
A 15-year-old juvenile, of the Palmyra area, was charged with unauthorized use of automobiles.
A 16-year-old juvenile, of the Palmyra area, was charged with criminal conspiracy.
The victim is Dulcie Fulmer, 36.
The charges were filed with the Lebanon County Juvenile Probation Department.

October 5, 2009

POLICE: MAN HAD CHILD PORN

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A man allegedly had 22 images and photographs of child pornography on his computers, Lititz police said.
The suspect, Gregory Nies, 53, of Lititz, allegedly posed as an 18-year-old woman, communicated online with several juveniles in the Lititz area, and enticed the juveniles into having inappropriate sexual conversations, police said.
Police searched Nies’ home and workplace, and seized computers and other items. Police said the search of the computers allegedly confirmed the conversations that Nies had with the juveniles and allegedly revealed that Nies had 22 child pornography images and photographs.
Nies was charged with possession of child pornography, unlawful contact with minors, and corruption of minors. He surrendered himself, and he was released on $50,000 unsecured bail.
Nies is on $150,000 bail from charges of aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, corruption of minors and unlawful contact with a minor that were filed on May 27, police said.

Two juveniles thrown from ATV
Two juveniles were thrown from an all-terrain vehicle in an accident in North Manheim Township on Sept. 23, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
An ATV driven by a 14-year-old juvenile, of Pottsville, went out of control on a curve and struck a stone bridge abutment on Second Mountain Road at Garfield Avenue, state police said.
The 14-year-old juvenile and a 12-year-old juvenile, who was a passenger, were thrown from the ATV, state police said. They were injured, and they were transported to Schuylkill Medical Center South.
State police said neither the 14-year-old juvenile nor the 12-year-old juvenile was wearing riding helmets.
Pottsville/Schuylkill Haven EMS assisted.

Goons key vehicle passenger side
Goons keyed the entire passenger side of a vehicle in the Kings Village parking lot in Norwegian Township on Sept. 24, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The victim is Maryann Lapoint, 52.

Troopers: Man found with cocaine
Roger Brensinger, 38, of Pottsville, was charged with a drug violation and DUI after he allegedly was found in possession of a substantial amount of cocaine following an accident on Schuylkill Mountain Road in North Manheim Township on Sept. 15, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.

Vehicles collide at intersection
Vehicles driven by Steven Shotts, 54, of Illinois, and Larry Minney, 59, were in accident at routes 934 and 422 in Annville on Sept. 30, township police said.

Man arrested for disorderly conduct
Tyler Cisarik, 21, of Annville, was arrested for disorderly conduct for an alleged incident behind Johnson’s Bar on West Main Street in Annville on Sept. 19, township police said.

Troopers: Man tries to steal ATV
A man allegedly tried to steal an all-terrain vehicle in Norwegian Township on Oct. 2, and he subsequently was caught, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The suspect, Jeffrey Leinheiser, 18, of Pottsville, allegedly broke into the storage sheds of multiple victims on Ann Street in the East Mines Area, and in one of the sheds, tried to take an ATV by using an electric circular saw to cut a chain linking the vehicle to the wall, state police said.
The ATV’s owner, Bryan Gradwell, allegedly saw Leinheiser trying to take the ATV, and Leinheiser left, going into the woods, state police said.
Troopers caught Leinheiser at a home on Ann Street where he temporarily is living.
Leinheiser was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, attempted theft and criminal mischief. He was arraigned and placed in Schuylkill County prison, with bail set at $25,000.

Troopers: Girl tries to take items from Boscov’s
A 17-year-old girl allegedly tried to take items from Boscov’s Department Store in Fairlane Village Mall in Norwegian Township on Oct. 2, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The 17-year-old girl, of Pottsville, allegedly tried to take two purses, two hooded sweatshirts, two sweaters and one T-shirt worth $179.07, state police said.
Boscov’s Loss Prevention detectives apprehended the girl.

POLICE: FEMALE ROBS BANK

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A woman robbed a bank in Palmyra on Oct. 2, and she is now suspected in four other bank robberies in August and September, borough police said.
The suspect displayed a note demanding money at the Metro Bank on East Main Street, but she did not display a weapon, police said. She left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money, police said.
No one was injured in the robbery.
The suspect is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches, with strawberry blonde hair, and wearing a hat and glasses, police said.
A woman with a similar description also is suspected of robbing the Frederick County National Bank in Wakersville, Md., on Aug. 14, the M&T Bank in Frackville on Aug. 27, the PNC Bank in Union Mills, Md., on Aug. 28, and the M&T Bank in Wrightsville on Sept. 9, police said.
Palmyra police said they are investigating a connection among the robberies.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Palmyra police at 717-838-8188.
North Londonderry police and the Lebanon County Detective Bureau assisted.

Troopers: Two people push each other
Howard Knerr, of Pitman, and Lourdes Adams, of Far Rockaway, N.Y., allegedly got into a verbal argument and pushed each other in the Lowes parking lot area in East Norwegian Township on Oct. 3, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.

Pumpkin punks damage property
Goons threw pumpkins that damaged a vehicle and a store in Hegins Township on Oct. 3 or Oct. 4, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The vehicle, which belongs to Kevin Fetterolf, was on West Maple Street, state police said.
The goons damaged two large front store windows on Family Dollar on Forrest Drive, state police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.

Losers grab three ramp loaders
Goons swiped three metal roller track ramp loaders from inside a semi trailer belonging to United States Express in the parking area of All America Plaza on Camp Swatara Road near Fort Motel Drive in Bethel Township, Berks County, between Sept. 25 and Sept. 28, township police said.
The goons entered the semi trailer by breaking open the padlocked doors, police said.
United States Express is in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Three vehicles strike deer
Three vehicles struck deer in three separate accidents in Cornwall and West Cornwall Township recently, Cornwall police said.
A vehicle driven by Amanda Kercher, 21, of Myerstown, struck a deer that ran onto the road on Route 322 near Boyd Street in Cornwall, police said.
A vehicle struck a deer on Route 72 near Route 322 in Cornwall, and kept going, police said.
A vehicle driven by Tuan Schumann, 40, of Lebanon, struck a deer than ran into the road on Route 72 near Alden Lane in West Cornwall Township, police said.

Creeps swipe items from construction site
Losers swiped 11 mount plates and three concrete forms from a construction site on the grounds of Met-Ed on Four Point Road near Merkey Drive in Bethel Township, Berks County, between Sept. 24 and Sept. 26, township police said.
The victim is Steve Henne Masonry, of Bernville.
The 14 pieces of steel are valued at about $760.

Vehicle strikes vehicle on road
A vehicle struck a vehicle driven by Jeffrey Mayer II, 16, of Annville, on North Railroad Street in Palmyra on Sept. 30, and kept going, traveling north, borough police said.
The accident occurred when Mayer was parking his vehicle, police said.
The suspect vehicle is described as a silver Pontiac Grand Prix, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Palmyra police said.

Losers swipe shoe sign
Losers swiped a shoe sign from the front of Bauer Shoe Store on West Main Street in Annville on Sept. 29, township police said.
Annville found the sign on the Lebanon Valley College campus and returned it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Annville police.

Vehicles collide in Annville
Vehicles driven by Jonathan Perlberg, 19, of Harrisburg, and Ismael Santiago-Gonzalez, 61, of Lebanon, were in an accident on West Main Street in Annville on Oct. 1, township police said.

Troopers: Man had marijuana plant
A man allegedly was found in possession of a large, recently cultivated marijuana plant while a state constable was attempting to serve a mortgage foreclosure notice at a home on Stag Drive at Lake Wynonah in South Manheim Township on Oct. 1, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The plant allegedly was in plain view, lying on the kitchen floor, state police said.
The suspect is Ryan Townsend, 24.

September 29, 2009

GOONS BREAK INTO HOMES

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Goons broke into two homes in North Cornwall Township recently, township police said.
Police did not say whether the cases are related.
The goons swiped jewelry from the master bedroom of a home on Walden Road on Sept. 25, after they forced open a side door, police said. The victim is Matthew Stover, 43.
On Daffodil Drive between Sept. 25 and Sept. 27, the goons kicked in a rear door on a home, but they did not take anything from the home, police said. The victim is Paul Wengert, 53. Damage to the door is estimated at $500.
Anyone with information is asked to contact township police at 717-274-0464.

Vehicle travels into creek
A vehicle driven by Sandra Bedleyoung, 52, of Valley View, went out of control on a curve, traveled down an embankment and into a shallow creek, and struck the embankment on the opposite side of the creek on Fearnot Road at Maple Street in Hubley Township on Aug. 28, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Bedleyoung suffered a moderate injury, and she was transported by Hegins EMS to Hershey Medical Center.

Vehicles collide at intersection
Vehicles driven by Pauline Pestrock, 78, of Hershey, and Kirby Michael, 58, of Palmyra, were in an accident at Cherry Street and Forge Road in Palmyra on Sept. 25, borough police said.

Driver cited after accident
Vehicles driven by Joseph Gonzalez Jr., 17, of York Haven, and Angela Krall, 32, of Fredericksburg, were in an accident on West Main Street in Palmyra on Sept. 26, borough police said.
Gonzalez was cited with driving vehicles at safe speeds.

Punk pours white paint on vehicle
A loser poured white paint on a vehicle on North Railroad Street in Palmyra on Sept. 27, borough police said.
The victim is Jason Halbleib, 26.

Vehicle hits two guardrails
A vehicle driven by Theresa Linnenbach, 23, of Mechanicsburg, struck two guardrails on Old Jonestown Road in Swatara Township on Sept. 27, state police at Jonestown said.
Linnenbach suffered a minor injury.
Bunker Hill Fire and Fire Police, and Fort Indiantown Gap Ambulance responded.

Vehicle overturns onto roof
A vehicle driven by Jonathon Ferron, 18, of Williamstown, struck a culvert and overturned onto its roof on Gold Mine Road in Cold Spring Township on Sept. 27, state police at Jonestown said.
Ferron suffered a minor injury.

Vehicle strikes stone retaining wall
A vehicle driven by a 17-year-old boy, of Cleona, went out of control on a wet surface and struck a stone retaining wall on Dairy Road near Walnut Street in North Cornwall Township on Sept. 26, township police said.

OFFICIALS: MAN BURGLARIZES SEVERAL HOMES

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A man allegedly burglarized several homes in apartment/condominium complexes in Berks County within the last month, and a reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest, authorities said.
The suspect knocks on the front door of the apartments to see if anyone is home, and then forces his way through the door, authorities said.
Incidents in Wyomissing have taken place at Cambridge Commons on Sept. 21 and Valley Green Circle on Aug. 21, authorities said. None of the residents were home at the time of the burglaries, which occurred during the day, authorities said. The suspect forced his way into the homes through the front door, authorities said.
Other local police departments also are investigating burglaries.
A suspect has been described as a Hispanic man, 25 to 30, about 5 feet 11 inches, 200 to 215 pounds, and wearing glasses and a black “skull cap,” authorities said.
Anyone with information on these burglaries or who notices any suspicious activity is asked to contact Wyomissing police at 610-375-6101 or by dialing 9-1-1.
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.

Dorks damage wire fence
Goons damaged a wire fence on West Main Street in Annville on Sept. 25 or Sept. 26, township police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Annville police at 717-867-2711.

Suspect charged with harassment
Lindaliz Lugo, of Lebanon, was charged with harassment for an incident on Sept. 26, Annville police said.

Key creeps attack vehicle
Losers keyed a vehicle on Willow Street in Annville on Sept. 22, township police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Annville police at 717-867-2711.

Vehicle strikes two utility poles
A vehicle driven by Gregory Heberling, 44, of Bethel, went out of control on a curve and struck two utility poles on Frystown Road near Robert Drive in Bethel Township, Berks County, on Sept. 26, state police at Hamburg said.
Michael Williams, 26, who was a passenger, suffered a moderate injury, and he was taken by Bethel Ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital.
Heberling suffered a minor injury.

Goons grab GPS from vehicle
Goons swiped a Tom Tom GPS after smashing the driver’s side window of a vehicle on Pleasant Valley Road in Pine Grove Township on Sept. 27, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The victim is Richard Kinkead, 36.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.

Vehicles collide head-on
Vehicles driven by Anne Jones, 68, of Reading, and Maurina Roether, 63, of Stevens, collided head-on on Hopeland Road near Canaan Grove Road in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, on Sept. 28, after Jones’ vehicle went out of control on a curve, township police said.
Two passengers in Jones’ vehicle suffered moderate injuries. The passengers are Glenn Jones, 87, and Fannie Thornburg, 66, of Gaffney, S.C. They were transported to Lancaster and Ephrata hospitals.
Schaefferstown, Reinholds, and Brickerville ambulances, and Schaefferstown Fire Department and Fire Police responded.
Officer Terry Swingholm investigated.

Man charged with trespass by motor vehicle
Andrew Tomasko, 21, of York, was charged with trespass by motor vehicle for an incident on the Barry Farm property on Michter’s Road in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, on Sept. 12, township police said.

September 28, 2009

POLICE: MAN FIRES GUN, NEARLY HITS WOMAN

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A man allegedly fired a gun that nearly hit a woman during a domestic dispute at their home in Tremont Borough on Sept. 26, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The suspect, Stephen Slinski, allegedly engaged in a verbal argument with Kristel Roeder-Slinski and left the home, state police said.
Slinksi returned to the home, and they began to argue again, state police said.
Slinski allegedly went to the basement, and retrieved a pistol and ammunition, state police said. He went back upstairs, sat on a couch, wiped the gun down, and wrapped the gun in a blanket, state police said.
After wrapping the weapon in a blanket, Slinski allegedly extended both hands in front of him, pointed the weapon at his head and pulled the trigger about two times, state police said.
On the third time Slinksi allegedly pulled the trigger, the weapon discharged one round that went through two walls and in close proximity to Roeder-Slinksi, who was standing about two feet away, state police said.
Roeder-Slinksi ran from the home, and Slinski picked up a 2X4 and smashed a computer, state police said.
Slinski was charged with terroristic threats, reckless endangerment, and harassment. He was arraigned and placed in Schuylkill County prison, with bail set at $10,000.

Paint punks attack garage
Losers spray painted a derogatory word on a garage door behind a home on West Main Street in Tremont Borough on Sept. 26 or Sept. 27, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The victim is Jamie Nagle, 32.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.

Vehicle lands on roof
A vehicle driven by Benjamin Laboon, 26, of Finleyville, went out of control on a curve, traveled up an embankment, overturned and landed on its roof on the Route 72 ramp to Route 117 in Cornwall recently, borough police said.
Laboon suffered minor injuries.

Driver charged after accident
A vehicle driven by Justin Stroble, 29, of Grantville, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Gloria Groff, 57, of Annville, on Route 934 at Valley View Avenue in South Annville Township on Sept. 14, while Groff’s vehicle was stopped, state police at Jonestown said.
A 7-year-old boy, who was a passenger in Stroble’s vehicle, suffered minor injuries. State police said the boy was in a booster seat.
Stroble was charged with driving under the influence of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and accidents involving injury to another party while not properly licensed.

Tractor-trailer strikes rock wall
A tractor-trailer driven by Howard Cox, 56, of Asheboro, N.C., and struck a rock wall and came to rest on the wall on I-81 in Tremont Township on Sept. 24, after the left front steer axle tire blew out, state police at Jonestown said.
Ravine Fire Co. assisted.

Troopers: Man robs store
A male allegedly robbed a store in Hereford Township on Sept. 24 by showing the clerk a gun and demanding money, state police at Reading said.
The suspect brought two pieces of Indian corn to the front counter at Sabrhen Farms on Chestnut Street, ordered the clerk to give him money, and pulled up his shirt, showing a large black gun in his waistband, state police said.
The cashier placed the drawer on the counter, and the suspect took the money, state police said.
After taking the money, the suspect left the scene with the corn and the money, last seen traveling north on Route 100 toward Lehigh County in a dark-colored vehicle, state police said.
The suspect is described as a white male, teens or early 20s, with short dark hair, and wearing a flannel long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans and a dark-colored hat, state police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Porpiglia at 610-378-4011 and refer to incident number L01-1089467. People also can remain anonymous by contacting Berks County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-9913.

Vehicles collide in Bethel
Vehicles driven by John Edwards, 73, of Bethel, and Shyanne McQuillen, 35, of Bethel, were in an accident at Old 22 and Route 419 in Bethel Township on Sept. 25, state police at Hamburg said.

Three people injured in accident
Vehicles driven by Rebecca Hahn, 18, of Hamburg, and Rudolph Mancini, 40, of Cumbola, were in an accident on Route 61 at Route 662 in Shoemakersville on Sept. 25, state police at Hamburg said.
Hahn, Mancini and Paula McBride, 30, who was a passenger in Mancini’s vehicle, suffered minor injuries. McBride was transported by Hamburg EMS to Reading Hospital.
Shoemakersville Fire Department assisted.

Troopers: Cashier steals from register
A man allegedly stole cash from a cash register while he was working as a cashier at Top Star Express on West Lincoln Avenue in Jackson Township on Sept. 24, state police at Jonestown said.
The suspect is Richard Minetree, 22.

Troopers: Two suspects damage picnic pavilion
Two suspects allegedly damaged a door to a picnic pavilion at Jonestown Park in Jonestown on Sept. 9, state police at Jonestown said.
State police said the suspects have been developed.

Police: Girls take items from Kohl’s
Two girls allegedly took items from Kohl’s on Quentin Road in North Cornwall Township in two separate incidents recently, township police said.
A 17-year-old girl, of Lebanon, was charged with theft for allegedly taking items totaling $24 on Sept. 16, police said.
In another, incident a 16-year-old girl, of Lebanon, was charged with theft after she allegedly took items worth $205.98 on Sept. 23, police said.

Police: Woman pilfered perfume
A woman allegedly took two bottles of perfume worth $33.98 from TJ Maxx on Quentin Road in North Cornwall Township on Sept. 25, township police said.
The suspect, Sugey Pena, 29, of Lebanon, was arrested for theft.

Troopers: Boy, 12, throws knife at boy, 8
A 12-year-old boy allegedly threw a knife at an 8-year-old boy during an incident on a basketball court in Palm City Trailer Park in South Annville Township on Sept. 15, state police at Jonestown said.
The 12-year-old boy was charged with simple assault, harassment and recklessly endangering.

Vehicle strikes porch post, garage
A vehicle struck a porch support post and a garage on West Main Street in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, on Sept. 26, and kept going, traveling west on Airport Road, state police at Jonestown said.
The suspect vehicle is described as a light-colored passenger car with front end damage, possibly a BMW, and it may have a damaged right taillight, state police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-865-2194.

September 27, 2009

POLICE: 2ND INDECENT EXPOSURE INCIDENT REPORTED

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A second incident of indecent exposure in Quittapahilla Park in Annville was reported on Sept. 24, after the reports of a different incident were received on Sept. 23, township police said.
The second reported incident occurred in the past two weeks and involved a suspect described as a white male, about 5 feet 5 inches, dark hair with blond streaks, athletic build, and wearing blue mesh shorts and no shirt, police said.
In the first reported incident, a jogger allegedly exposed himself to a woman on two separate occasions at Quittapahilla Park on Sept. 23, police said.
The suspect in the first incident is described as a white male with darker skin tone, about 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 11 inches, smaller build, medium length hair, and wearing dark colored jogging shorts and no shirt, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Annville police at 717-867-2711.

Punks pilfer clothing from porch
Goons swiped several items of clothing from the porch of a home on East Cherry Street in Palmyra on Sept. 22, borough police said.
The victim is Jocelynn Gingrich, 24.

Bozos swipe bike from home
Losers swiped a bicycle from in front of a home on North Lincoln Street in Palmyra on Sept. 24, borough police said.
The bicycle is described as a white Cannondale C-400.
The victim is A Bow, 28.

Thugs take $$$ from fire company
Goons swiped $845 in U.S. currency from the snack bar area and a safe after breaking into a side door at Goodwill Fire Co. on Sillyman Street in Cressona on Sept. 23 or Sept. 24, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 570-593-2000.

Man charged with indecent assault
A man was charged with indecent assault for alleged incidents involving a woman at Lebanon Valley College in Annville on April 9 and April 30, township police said.
The suspect, Jason Gigous, 20, who lives in a residence hall at the college, also was charged with harassment.
The victim is a 20-year-old woman, police said.
Gigous turned himself in to police on Sept. 24. He was arraigned and released on $10,000 unsecured bail.

September 24, 2009

TROOPERS: MAN PUNCHES WOMAN IN HEAD, FACE

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A man allegedly repeatedly punched a woman in the head and face at a location on Main Street in Seltzer on Sept. 23, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
The victim, Morgan Natale, 24, suffered several bruises, scratches, and a laceration of about 1 inch on her right ankle, state police said. She was transported by Pottsville/Schuylkill Haven EMS to Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson.
The suspect, Thomas Kelly, 24, of Pottsville, was charged with simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. He was placed in Schuylkill County prison, with bail set at $25,000.

Woman extricated from vehicle after accident
A woman was extricated from her vehicle and flown to the hospital after an accident in Upper Tulpehocken Township on Sept. 23, state police at Hamburg said.
A vehicle driven by Loretta Coberly, 30, of New Bloomfield, traveled up an embankment, flipped at least twice, struck the center median, returned upright, and struck a vehicle driven by Ecker Young Jr., 50, of Grenanda, Miss., on I-78, state police said.
Coberly was extricated from her vehicle by Strausstown E-50 Rescue and Keystone Fire Co., of Rehrersburg, state police said. She was injured, and she was flown via helicopter to Reading Hospital.
I-78 was closed for about one hour.
Bethel EMS and Schuylkill Valley EMS assisted.

Goons swipe three handmade rocking chairs
Goons swiped three handmade rocking chairs from Hitz Farm Market on Lebanon Road in Rapho Township on Sept. 19, state police at Ephrata said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 717-721-7667.

Man falls off motorcycle in accident
A man fell off a motorcycle in an accident in Bethel Township, Berks County, on Sept. 20, state police at Hamburg said.
A motorcycle driven by Daniel Kaiser, 20, of Lebanon, went out of control on a curve and skidded on Frystown Road, and Kaiser fell from the motorcycle, state police said.
Kaiser suffered a major injury, and he was transported via Bethel Ambulance to Hershey Medical Center.
State police Kaiser was wearing a helmet.

Vehicle strikes large tree
A vehicle driven by Michael Holland, 41, of Harrisburg, struck a large tree at routes 443 and 72 in Union Township, Lebanon County, on Sept. 23, state police at Jonestown said.

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