A series of criminal and emergency incidents kept the Wyomissing Police Department occupied across January 6 and January 7, 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of reports, including vehicle thefts, assaults, and various traffic collisions, as detailed in the department’s incident reports.
On January 6, police began their operations shortly after midnight with a report of a stolen vehicle on Park Road North. The vehicle was later recovered in neighboring West Reading by the West Reading Police later that evening. In the early hours, officers were also dispatched to Museum Road to assist an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. One person was transported to a hospital while another was returned to a nursing facility for care.
Traffic-related incidents dominated the rest of January 6. A crash at the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Park Road South resulted in two vehicles being towed after one struck another vehicle and a stop sign. Additionally, police investigated a hit-and-run on Bern Road that caused damage to a vehicle’s front bumper.
Concerns were raised further with reports of threats on Cleveland Avenue following a verbal altercation. On Pinewood Road, police documented a suspicious inquiry regarding a credit report, and also received a report of a stolen credit card and headphones valued at over $650 from a residence on Wyomissing Court.
As January 7 began, police dealt with early-morning incidents, including a traffic stop on Route 222 that led to a citation for speeding and an unsafe lane change. Officers also responded to a 911 hang-up call from Van Reed Road, which was determined not to be an emergency. Later that day, investigators were called to Spring Street for a death investigation. Although a coroner was involved, no further details were made available to the public.
Retail thefts were reported on both State Hill Road and Berkshire Boulevard. One incident involved a theft of a cologne tester, while another theft involved property worth $175. Police also looked into an assault report on State Hill Road, a fraud complaint involving washed checks on Woodland Road, and a trespassing complaint where a guest left a location without incident after failing to check out on time.
The busy day continued with several reported motor vehicle crashes. A reportable accident occurred on Fourth Street, leading to one vehicle being towed. There was also a hit-and-run reported on Route 422, and another two-vehicle accident that was ultimately unfounded as officers could not locate the involved vehicles.
Additionally, multiple calls were fielded regarding individuals posing as electric company employees on Cambridge Avenue. Reports surfaced of a suspicious juvenile selling items on Penn Avenue, and police responded to a disorderly conduct call involving a woman who refused to leave a location but departed without incident.
By the close of January 7, officers had managed a total of 19 separate incidents for the day, following 17 incidents the previous day. This reflects a consistent demand for police services across the borough. Authorities have reiterated that all crimes mentioned in the blotter are allegations and that individuals connected to these incidents are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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