Fraud Fears, Alarms, and Fights: Wyomissing Police Handle Surge of Calls

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WYOMISSING, PAWyomissing Police officers responded to dozens of calls over December 14 and December 15, 2025, ranging from alleged fraud schemes and suspicious activity reports to traffic enforcement, school bus violations, and a late-night workplace fight, according to incident reports released by the department.

Police activity on Sunday, December 14, began shortly after midnight with a report of a suspicious vehicle on Old Mill Road. Officers made contact with the individual, who said she was looking for her boyfriend. During the encounter, police reported finding an edible marijuana gummy package, which was seized for destruction. No charges were filed in that incident.

Later that morning, officers responded to a disorderly conduct complaint on State Hill Road after reports of multiple vehicles racing and creating excessive noise in a parking lot. Police made contact with several drivers, who were advised they did not have permission to be on the property and left without further incident.

Throughout the day, officers handled multiple routine calls, including false and accidental burglar alarms, disabled vehicles, and several 911 hang-up calls later determined to be unintentional, including one triggered by a smartwatch. Police also responded to a non-reportable two-vehicle crash on Berkshire Boulevard, where no injuries were reported, and information was exchanged between drivers.

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On Monday, December 15, police activity intensified, particularly with traffic-related enforcement and fraud complaints. Officers conducted multiple traffic stops for alleged lane violations, red light violations, and suspended registrations, issuing warnings in several cases. Police also processed a significant number of school bus stop-arm violations through the BusPatrol system across multiple borough roadways, resulting in civil violations.

Several fraud-related complaints were reported throughout the day. In one case, a walk-in complainant reported an alleged fraud on Penn Avenue, with police documenting the information for follow-up. In another incident on Old Mill Road, a resident reported receiving repeated calls and text messages demanding $5,000 and threatening harm if the money was not sent. Police also documented a separate report on Reading Boulevard in which a resident received calls claiming she owed money for missing a court summons; officers advised her the calls were likely a scam.

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Police also responded to a mental health-related call on Penn Avenue involving a reportedly depressed male. Officers remained on scene until Berks County crisis responders arrived and transported the individual to a medical facility for further evaluation.

Later that evening, officers were dispatched to Van Reed Road for a report of a fight between two male employees at a business. Police said both individuals fled before officers arrived, and the company’s human resources department indicated it would handle trespass and termination notices internally.

Additional calls during the two-day period included reports of suspicious activity later determined to be unfounded, multiple burglar alarms found to be accidental, animal welfare checks, parking complaints, traffic congestion tied to a Salvation Army toy distribution, and attempted service of protection-from-abuse orders, some of which were successfully served and others not.

Police emphasized that all reported incidents involving potential crimes or enforcement actions remain allegations. Any suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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