WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing police logged dozens of calls for service over Wednesday and Thursday, January 21 and January 22, ranging from regional BCERT activations and warrant-related activity to multiple crashes, hit-and-run reports, alarms, 911 hang-ups, and traffic enforcement, according to department blotter reports.
On Wednesday, January 21, activity began shortly after midnight. At 12:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to Route 422 near Route 12 for a reported disabled vehicle that was gone upon arrival. At 12:19 a.m., police were called to Park Road North for a welfare check involving a man in a wheelchair; officers reported the man said a friend was picking him up, and an employee allowed him to remain in the area. At 12:20 a.m., a parking citation was issued on Spring Street near State Hill Road for a vehicle parked between two no-parking signs. At 3:33 a.m., police assisted the Wyomissing Fire Department on Old Mill Road during a structure investigation after water was reported leaking from a ceiling onto electrical outlets; officers reported fire personnel assisted a maintenance crew in shutting off the water.
Later Wednesday morning, at 6:23 a.m., police were dispatched to Route 222 near Papermill Road for a reportable motor vehicle crash; officers requested EMS, transport was refused, and one vehicle was towed. At 8:04 a.m., officers responded to an automatic fire alarm on Old Wyomissing Road that the fire department handled. At 9:53 a.m., police checked on a 911 hang-up on Greenwich Street and reported no emergency services were needed. At 10:39 a.m., officers responded to a burglar alarm on Penn Avenue and reported realtors were on scene showing the property. At 10:47 a.m., police responded to an automatic fire alarm on Evans Avenue that the fire department handled. At 10:55 a.m., officers completed a background check for an outside agency on Reading Boulevard. At 11:18 a.m., police documented a report of a hit-and-run in Reading tied to an incident reported to have occurred on Route 12 westbound; officers said the complainant reported a white GMC pickup sideswiped her vehicle, but no visible damage was observed and the matter was referred to the City of Reading. At 11:38 a.m., a burglar alarm on Rose Virginia Road was canceled before arrival with a proper alarm code. At 12:02 p.m., police responded to a 911 hang-up on Cambridge Avenue and reported a technician was working on an elevator emergency phone.
Wednesday afternoon included an arrest on outstanding warrants and additional enforcement. At 12:40 p.m., officers cited a vehicle parked in a bus lane on Evans Avenue. At 3:17 p.m., police apprehended an individual on Crossing Drive near Woodland Road with outstanding Pennsylvania State Police warrants and transported the person to central processing. At 4:49 p.m., an officer conducted a self-initiated traffic stop on Penn Avenue in West Reading and issued a warning for an alleged Vehicle Code violation involving duties at a solid red traffic signal. At 5:09 p.m., police responded to Wayne Avenue for a reported hit-and-run and said information was obtained. At 5:54 p.m., officers responded to State Hill Road for a reported burst pipe and said the fire department arrived to shut off the water.
Wednesday evening included multiple assists and a regional tactical activation. At 6:30 p.m., Wyomissing police assisted Spring Township police on Morgan Drive in Sinking Spring during a foot chase involving a wanted man; officers reported the suspect was taken into custody. At 7:37 p.m., police responded to Berkshire Boulevard for a reported hit-and-run in which the complainant said a vehicle was struck while the owner was inside a store; officers said no information was available on the striking vehicle and the complainant was given an incident number for insurance. At 8:06 p.m., police responded to the Warren Street Bypass near North Wyomissing Boulevard for a disabled vehicle; officers reported the driver arranged a private tow. At 9:46 p.m., Shillington police requested assistance on Walnut Street in Shillington for a disorderly juvenile who allegedly stated he had a firearm; the blotter indicates Shillington police handled the incident. At 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a false burglar alarm on Penn Avenue and reported no sign of forced entry. At 10:44 p.m., police were dispatched to Monroe Avenue for a missing-cat report that was canceled after the cat returned. At 7:50 p.m., a BCERT incident was initiated on Fraver Drive in Laureldale; the blotter states BCERT was requested by Reading and Muhlenberg police to serve a warrant on a subject accused in connection with a shooting, and the activation continued until 11:30 p.m.
On Thursday, January 22, police again logged a steady pace of calls. At 9:43 a.m., officers responded to a 911 hang-up on State Hill Road and reported no emergency. At 10:28 a.m., police were dispatched to North Wyomissing Boulevard for a disorderly conduct call involving a juvenile who left school; officers reported the juvenile was calmed and returned to class. At 12:28 p.m., officers handled a phone assignment on Park Road North for a possible harassment complaint and reported information was taken. At 12:41 p.m., police responded to Reading Boulevard for a hit-and-run complaint; officers reported no information was available on the striking vehicle.
Thursday also included an additional BCERT activation and multiple alarms. At 9:30 a.m., officers were activated for a BCERT incident on Franklin Street in Reading described as a possible hostage situation; the blotter indicates the activation ran until 12:06 p.m. At 2:03 p.m., police responded to Reed Avenue for an automatic fire alarm; officers reported fire personnel advised normal conditions prior to police arrival. At 2:34 p.m., police were dispatched to State Hill Road for a disabled vehicle that was gone upon arrival. At 3:13 p.m., officers handled a parking complaint on Meadow Lane and reported the vehicle belonged to a local resident and was legally parked. At 5:44 p.m., police were dispatched to Wyomissing Boulevard for a reportable crash with no injuries; one vehicle was towed.
Thursday night featured additional traffic, alarms, and service calls. At 7:38 p.m., police took information on a reckless driving complaint on Penn Avenue near Clayton Avenue. At 7:57 p.m., officers investigated a 911 hang-up on State Hill Road and reported the caller said there was no issue. At 8:19 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Cardinal Place that was canceled after the owner reported accidentally triggering it. At 8:29 p.m., officers responded to a burglar alarm on Penn Avenue and reported no sign of forced entry. At 8:36 p.m., a burglar alarm response on Cleveland Avenue was canceled at the homeowner’s request before police arrival. At 10:52 p.m., officers documented a non-reportable crash on Penn Avenue; the blotter indicates no injuries were reported, EMS was not requested, and no tows were needed. At 10:55 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Delaware Avenue near Evans Avenue for an alleged rear lighting violation and cited the driver for driving under suspension related to a DUI matter, according to the blotter. At 11:12 p.m., officers cited a driver on Hill Avenue after a traffic stop for alleged unsafe speed. At 11:30 p.m., police responded to Berkshire Boulevard for a report of a person refusing to leave; officers reported the person left before police arrived.
The Wyomissing Police Department blotter entries reflect initial reports and officer actions at the time of response, and several incidents were documented as information-only, referred, or closed without further action. Any suspected criminal conduct referenced in the reports is an allegation. Any suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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