WYOMISSING, PA — Police responded to more than 30 incidents across the borough on April 8, including a crash with injuries, an arrest at a hotel, and multiple reports of theft, fraud, and suspicious activity, according to the Wyomissing Police Department.
Shortly after midnight, officers conducted multiple traffic stops along Penn Avenue and State Hill Road, issuing citations and warnings for vehicle and lighting violations, police reported.
At approximately 1:16 a.m. and 1:18 a.m., officers responded to burglar alarms on Berkshire Boulevard and Ridgewood Road. Police reported one alarm was canceled by a keyholder and the other was determined to be false after the property was checked and found secure.
At 1:39 a.m., officers investigated a suspicious vehicle on Woodland Road. According to police, the occupant was identified and no further action was taken.
Later in the morning, at 5:59 a.m., police responded to Berkshire Boulevard for a tractor-trailer stopped in traffic. Authorities said the driver moved the vehicle into a nearby parking lot without further issue.
At 7:00 a.m., officers handled a parking complaint on Park Road North. Police reported the vehicle owner corrected the issue after contact was made.
At approximately 7:24 a.m., officers responded to a burglar alarm on Park Road North, which police said was triggered accidentally by an employee arriving for work.
At 7:29 a.m., police were dispatched to Meadow Glen for a reported possible burglary. According to investigators, no signs of criminal activity were found.
At 9:05 a.m., officers responded to a crash at Reading Boulevard and Wyomissing Boulevard. Police reported one person was transported to a hospital and both vehicles were towed.
A second crash was reported at approximately 9:53 a.m. on Route 422 near North Wyomissing Boulevard. Police said no injuries were reported and no vehicles required towing.
At 10:17 a.m., officers conducted a security check on Cleveland Avenue after a report of an open door. Police reported the garage door was secured and no suspicious activity was found.
At 11:27 a.m., a complainant reported receiving threatening text messages from a former employee on Tulpehocken Road. Police documented the report.
At approximately noon, officers responded to a retail theft on State Hill Road involving about $90 in merchandise. According to police, information was gathered and the investigation is ongoing.
Throughout the afternoon, additional traffic stops were conducted, with warnings issued for violations, police said.
At 3:27 p.m., officers responded to Berkshire Boulevard for a report of disorderly conduct involving two individuals arguing over alleged vehicle damage. Police reported both parties were separated and no further action was taken.
At 4:37 p.m., officers investigated a report of a wanted person on Spring Street. Police reported the individual was not located.
At 5:55 p.m., a walk-in fraud report was taken on Reading Boulevard. Police reported information was collected for follow-up.
At 5:57 p.m., officers responded to a fire alarm on Warwick Drive. Authorities said the Wyomissing Fire Department handled the incident.
At approximately 7:00 p.m., a grass fire was reported on the Warren Street Bypass near Crossing Drive. Police said the fire was quickly extinguished by responding crews.
At 7:16 p.m., officers responded to a retail-related civil matter on Penn Avenue involving items valued at $11.36. Police reported the store chose to handle the matter privately.
At 8:45 p.m., officers responded to Woodland Road for a report of a disorderly female who allegedly refused to pay or leave a hotel. Police reported the individual was taken into custody and transported to a processing center.
Later that evening, at 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance on Woodland Road. According to police, a complainant reported being punched, but no injuries were observed and attempts to contact the other individual were unsuccessful.
Police conducted additional traffic stops into the late evening, issuing warnings and citations for violations including expired registration and lighting issues.
In total, police documented 32 incidents across the borough throughout the day, according to authorities.
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