On January 8, 2026, Wyomissing Police handled a diverse array of incidents, responding to a total of 19 reported events throughout the day. These incidents included identity theft claims, traffic accidents, and several false alarms, reflecting the challenges faced by local law enforcement in maintaining public safety.
Early Morning Calls and Traffic Incidents
The day began just after 1:40 a.m. on State Hill Road, where officers responded to a report of a woman attempting to break into a residence occupied by former roommates. Authorities classified the situation as involving a mental health subject and conducted a follow-up, though no arrests were made.
Shortly thereafter, police were dispatched to Warwick Drive due to a door alarm, which was later determined to be false. An automatic fire alarm was triggered at a nearby home, but fire officials found it was caused by a faulty smoke detector, with no emergency conditions reported. During the morning, police assisted another department in locating an individual linked to a vehicle in Northumberland County, who was no longer present at the Wyomissing address.
Additionally, a traffic stop on Park Road North resulted in a warning for a registration violation, highlighting the ongoing efforts to ensure road safety.
Afternoon Reports of Theft and Disorderly Conduct
By the afternoon, officers were actively addressing several financial and property-related incidents. One woman reported that her identity had been used at a business, though she did not incur any financial loss and was provided with resources to address identity theft.
Meanwhile, another individual on Berkshire Boulevard reported a missing wallet containing approximately $70 in property and $100 in cash. Police also responded to a disorderly conduct incident on State Hill Road, where a woman was allegedly recording and taking photographs inside a business. Officers intervened, and she left the premises without further incident.
Traffic-related calls continued into the evening, including a two-vehicle crash on Route 422 near North Wyomissing Boulevard. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and no vehicles required towing. In a separate case, police investigated a suspicious incident on Bern Road after an employee reported feeling ill after handling a $20 bill, which was subsequently recovered and sent to the Pennsylvania Treasury for examination.
Officers also collaborated with West Reading police on camera-related requests and conducted a welfare check on Woodland Road after a woman fell while crossing the street. She declined medical assistance.
False Alarms and Final Incidents
As the night progressed, additional burglar alarms were reported on Berkshire Boulevard and State Hill Road, both of which were found to be false. A carbon monoxide alarm on Margaret Drive was managed by the Wyomissing Fire Department, while another traffic stop on State Hill Road resulted in a citation for a traffic signal violation.
The day concluded with a civil dispute on Park Road North regarding keys, which officers resolved through phone communication. A final burglar alarm was again determined to be false. Throughout the course of the day, police documented a total of 19 incidents.
Authorities emphasized that all incidents are preliminary in nature, and any suspected criminal activity remains allegations. Individuals connected to these incidents are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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