Berks County

The Latino community has grown in Pennsylvania over the years. So much so that they represent more than 50% of the population in Reading, Berks Co. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama explains what caught the attention of many Hispanics to bring them to Reading and the impact it’s had on the state. 

Three men have been arrested after police busted a distribution ring and confiscated more than $1.2 million worth of drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, officials say.

Police officials said they believe a 42-year-old Philadelphia man is allegedly responsible for the death of a tractor trailer driver who was struck and killed on I-78 in Berks County on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in the Aug. 3, 2023 shooting death of a Reading woman who was shot in the face by a bullet that came into her home as she slept.

The grandparents of a 6-year-old Reading girl have been arrested after her body was found in a room that, officials believe, she had been locked inside of for 3 days.

The grandparents of a 6-year-old Berks County girl who was found dead in a home after being neglected have been arrested. The child’s uncle is also sought by police.

About two-thirds of Reading’s residents are Latino, as is the city’s mayor, Eddie Moran. He is keenly aware of the pivotal role that communities like his could play in the high-stakes presidential election — especially in a crucial swing state like Pennsylvania.

After two teens escaped from a youth detention center in Berks County on Saturday one of them has been captured. Tyler Lutz, 18, was recaptured and back in custody Monday night. However, Dustin Lomas is still on the run.

President Donald Trump’s campaign has teamed up with the Republican National Committee and the Pennsylvania GOP to open a “Latino Americans for Trump” office in Reading. It’s a town with a fast-growing Hispanic population.

The Boyertown Area School District has cut its school year short after network server problems have caused issues with heating and cooling systems along with phone and intercom systems.

The Boyertown School District in Berks County has cancelled classes for the rest of the week as they are inspecting network server issues that impact heating and cooling systems, phones and intercom systems.

A man was arrested and charged with internet “sextortion.” This is a crime police say leaves the victim feeling embarrassed. Those behind internet sextortion count on that embarrassment to get what they want. However, when one victim speaks out against it, it often leads to more victims. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has the details on one particular case out of...

A small earthquake shook part of Berks County on Friday, April 19, 2024. Not many people reported feeling it, however.

Friday’s magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck near Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Few people reported feeling anything.

An officer fired twice at — but didn’t hit — a 45-year-old Reading man, who officials allege, pulled a gun on police during an incident early Sunday in Laureldale in Berks County.

The Wittmer family comes in first and fast. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia tells the story of this winning family of racers from Pennsylvania’s Berks County.

Police officers in Reading shot and killed a man who, officials claim was armed with a knife and was making suicidal threats on Monday.

A Pennsylvania man was arrested after police said he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a young girl in Berks County.

A man was arrested in connection to a shooting in 2022 that killed former NFL player Antonio Dennard in Berks County, officials said.

Federal investigators are releasing documents relating to the investigation of a deadly chocolate factory in West Reading nearly a year ago.