A Lancaster County judge has sentenced a former constable from Birdsboro to 28 to 57 years in state prison for trying to pay to sexually…
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What to know about new Pa. law banning hand-held cellphone use while driving
By The Citizen on June 4, 2025
It’s time to put the cellphone down. Beginning Thursday, police in Pennsylvania can issue written warnings for using hand-held devices while driving — even if…
Berks man pleads guilty in fake artwork sales
By The Citizen on June 2, 2025
A Berks County man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges he sold about $186,000 in counterfeit artwork that he claimed had been created…
Multiple people set on fire in "targeted act of violence" using makeshift flamethrower in Boulder, Colo.
By The Citizen on June 1, 2025
BOULDER — At least six people marching in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza were burned on Sunday by a man wielding what authorities…
Wanted in Berks: June 1, 2025
By The Citizen on June 1, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Janioshka Perez Janioshka Perez, 24, whose last known address was in the 600 block of…
These are the Pa. counties and cities on Trump’s list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’
By The Citizen on May 29, 2025
The Trump administration has given notice to more than 500 jurisdictions across the country — including 16 in Pennsylvania — that it considers them to…
PA State Police report 2025 Memorial Day weekend crashes, deaths down from 2024
By The Citizen on May 29, 2025
Pennsylvania State Police investigated 756 crashes that resulted in five deaths over the four-day Memorial Day weekend, both decreases from last year’s holiday period. State…
2 killed, 9 injured in Memorial Day shooting at Philadelphia park
By The Citizen on May 27, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two people were killed and nine others, including three teenagers, were injured in a shooting at a Philadelphia park, police said. A…
Personal stories of those in the Berks criminal justice system
By The Citizen on May 22, 2025
They’ve struggled with addiction. They’ve struggled with abuse and trauma. They’ve struggled with mental health issues. And those struggles have led to time behind bars.…
Former Harvard morgue manager admits selling stolen human remains to Berks man
By The Citizen on May 22, 2025
The former manager of the Harvard Medical School morgue has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing human remains and selling them to several people,…
Bryan Kohberger attorneys ask for trial delay, citing in part publicity around the case
By The Citizen on May 21, 2025
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Attorneys for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students have asked that his trial be delayed, citing in…
Berks jail inmate accused of sexually abusing girl via video chat
By The Citizen on May 21, 2025
A Boyertown man who is a convicted sex offender has been charged with another sexual offense that authorities said occurred during a video call with…
Wanted in Berks: May 18, 2025
By The Citizen on May 18, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Josh Pierre • Josh Pierre, 24, whose last known address was in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,…
Berks man pleads guilty in stolen human remains case
By The Citizen on May 16, 2025
A Wernersville man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges he bought and sold human remains that had been stolen from Harvard Medical School.…
Wanted in Berks: May 11, 2025
By The Citizen on May 11, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Brittany Berger Brittany Berger, 35, whose last known address was in the 2400 block of…
Driver accused of firing BB gun during road rage incident in Berks
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
An Alsace Township man was arrested Thursday after allegedly shooting a BB gun at another driver during a road rage incident. Daniel Iezzi, 61, of…