Boyertown, Kutztown University . The department was created by ordinances and an intergovernmental agreement jointly adopted by the Colebrookdale Township Board of Commissioners, and Boyertown Borough Council . Kriebel's wife told police that she and her husband were asleep in their bed when the suspect, whom she later identified as their daughter's boyfriend, appeared and began his attack, according to court documents. The WooSox got on the board early. Pottstown, PA crime, fire and public safety news and events, police & fire department updates. Upon walking out, he apologized before leaving the home and driving off. He and his brother-in-law then began punching each other. More than a dozen women artists are exhibiting. The student had received a message containing a threat through social media. Please mail or deliver your Census forms to the Education Center on Montgomery Avenue. "Every time I hear a child is gone; I'm hurting for the mom. Some sun to start, then increasing clouds with a few scattered rain showers still possible, but not nearly as wet as the weekend. April 28, 2023 at 9:43 p.m. Today's Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night's scores. The watch is in effect for Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe and Berks counties until 10 p.m. Sunday. We hope that you find the information on this website informative. WFMZ-TV 69 News provides news, weather . Witnesses and those involved told police the fight began as an altercation between Murphy and his mother-in-law as Murphy was leaving the party. Leatherman says when the mural was vandalized in early October of 2021, officers did an in-depth canvas of the area. Error! Website Design and Hosting by Media Fusion Technologies, Inc. Made in the USA. It's a walkable music festival where neighbors offer their front porches as concert venues. Richard A. Zuber Realty celebrates Mother's Day with a flower giveaway at the Boyertown corporate office and Royersford's satellite office. The Salvation Army of Boyertown seeks the community's help to raise $10,000 to support the new Salvation Army Canteen. "Police are requesting anyone . Apr. Troopers were requested at 8:20 a.m. Thursday to help Boyertown police investigate the 8 a.m. incident in Room 43 at 1 S. Reading Ave. in the borough, a news release says. The Expression presents a weekly roundup of Facebook posts that are of interest to the greater Boyoertown area. View Gregory's full profile See who you know in common . Video shared online by Unicorn Riot, an independent media group, was apparently leaked from a white supremacist group whose name was painted on the defaced mural. Stephen Kriebel, 58, struggled with Boyer, but Kriebel died after first being struck with an aluminum baseball bat and then shot multiple times, police said. April 30, 2023 at 1:35 p.m. Former Boyertown and Kutztown University wide receiver Jerome Kapp is headed to an NFL mini-camp. BOYERTOWN, Pa.- The Eastern Berks Police Department is scouring recently-leaked video that appears to show people vandalizing a 'No Place for Hate' mural in Boyertown. The occupants got out safely prior to the arrival of firefighters. Two of those races have no incumbent running, and one features an incumbent who is facing three challengers. It will also be breezy and cool. The Royals will host the first three games of the best-of-seven series at Santander Arena, beginning on Saturday. "We've been in contact with and met with so far this week the Anti-Defamation League," says Leatherman. "That sounds like it makes it easy and true, it's a great lead," says Leatherman. The Ironstone, 120 East Philadelphia Ave. in Boyertown, has a long history as a hotel and restaurant. Please visit the site often to obtain current information on Borough meetings, services, and events. A 22-year-old man stabbed his father repeatedly with a kitchen knife in their home near Boyertown, saying he wanted to put him out of his misery, police said Monday. Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Saturday's schedule. The majestic grounds at Leavitt Studios in Berks County are truly a sight to behold. Founded in the early 18th century, Sellersville sits in upper Bucks County, about an hour-and-a-half drive from here. BOYERTOWN, Pa.- The Eastern Berks Police Department is scouring recently-leaked video that appears to show people vandalizing a 'No Place for Hate' mural in Boyertown. Anthony Ortiz, 38, whose last known address was in the 3300 block of Penn Avenue, Spring Township, is wanted on forgery and theft charges. He was a life member of the Friendship Hook & Ladder Co. No. Kriebel's wife told police that Boyer then walked past her and into the bathroom, where he washed his hands and face, according to the court paperwork. The non-emergency telephone number for the department is 610-369-3050 or 1-800-372-9111. Murphy pulled a handgun out of the center console of his vehicle and pointed it at his brother-in-law and some bystanders, all of whom retreated. . In 1978, I was hired as a part-time officer by then Police Chief Henry Groff, for the Boyertown Police Department. . Success! He also served as a Trustee, Vice President of the Social Club and active Board Member of the recently formed Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue. The Boyertown Police Department serves the citizens of the Borough of Boyertown, Berks County, PA. "It's a huge thing to help us kick start the investigation, but once again with pictures and video you have to be able to put names with faces and confirm those identifications.". There was an error processing your request. The Borough and the Township share substantial common borders and make an ideal geographic and logistical fit for service by a single policing entity. She was accepted for a Fulbright foreign scholarship after graduating from Salisbury University in Maryland. Feel free to check back here for updates. (Original air-date: 4/7/23). . By Mike Urban | murban@readingeagle.com | The Pottstown Mercury. No Problem--Bause Catered Events Offers Meals to Go. Boyertown Area School District Earns "Best in Music Education" Honors, Boyertown is honored as one of the "Best Communities for Music Education.". Wilson won the girls team title with 119.50 points, while Boyertown finished third with 113 points. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped 5-0 to the Worcester WooSox on a rainy Sunday. "We had obvious reason to suspect that there was some organizational, political motivation behind it but there really weren't any leads," says Leatherman. News about. The highlight of the event was the ever-popular Kids Celebrity Chef healthy cooking contest. Following the recent conviction of Lisa Snyder for the murder of her two children in Berks County, school police officer Kristen Yeager is counting on comforting children with a teddy bear collection drive . In a news release on Thursday . 100 South Washington StreetBoyertown, PA 19512-1599(610) 369-3028, Website DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus. Boyer was questioned Thursday afternoon by state police at their Troop L headquarters in Reading. The blaze was reported just before 4:15 a.m. at 204 S. Ironstone Drive. He finished his career with the Golden Bears with 122 catches for 2,190 yards and 22 touchdowns in 36 games. BOYERTOWN The State Theatre will host a premiere event for the faith-based movie "Lucky Louie" at 6 p.m. on May 1. Once inside, he went to the couple's upstairs bedroom, where he confronted Kriebel. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. He graduated from Boyertown Area Senior High School with the Class of 1974. The department was created by ordinances and an intergovernmental agreement jointly adopted by the Colebrookdale Township Board of Commissioners, and Boyertown Borough Council on December 2, 2019, to replace the police departments of the two municipalities. 1 of Boyertown as a past assistant chief, firefighter and operator serving for over 40 years. Residents of the community are also welcome to call me with questions, concerns, or suggestions relative to the Department and the service we provide. The Astro boy band member was found unresponsive by his manager at his Seoul apartment on . 9C. Tipsters with crime information can call 877-373-9913 anytime or contact Crime Alert at its website at Apr. Greg was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and his newfound love of fishing with his grandkids. Police said that on Oct. 5, Ortiz cashed a total of $2,432 in stolen A Berks County man has been added to the long list of people charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. We appreciate your support and look forward to learning, growing, and serving with all of you. Sean M. Clayton was being . Kevin . The canteen provides food support and service to community members and first responders on the scene of local and regional emergencies. EXETER TWP., Pa. - A truck overturned Friday morning and closed an Exeter Township road. In t. Two blocks of Main Street in Trappe will now be known as Trooper Branden T. Sisca Memorial Highway. Berks County's Leavitt Studios is a sight to behold. "The Edible Woman," an invitational exhibit featuring 13 local women fine artists, opens April 28, 2023. Greg was an active member with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. He served the citizens of the Borough of Boyertown from 1981 until his retirement in 2019. A portion of the altercation was captured on a cellphone video, which police obtained from a witness. Victory Gardens, painted on nylon hose, and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese were examples of how homemakers had to stretch every penny. It will also be breezy and cool. The Police Commission first met and organized on January 8th, 2020, and the Department went in service and took over policing the combined jurisdiction on June 1, 2020. Musical genres include hard rock, punk, folk, jazz, and more. For 128 years, "Stoneman Willie" has resided at Theo C. Auman Funeral Home in Reading. Chestnut Knoll of Boyertown recognized nine employees for their perfect attendance record in 2022. DOUGLASS (BERKS) PA - A 28-year-old Boyertown motorcycle driver, who was the subject of a Farmington Avenue traffic stop by Douglass (Berks) Police Department officers, was found to be wanted on warrants by the Berks County Sheriff's Office due to a previous incident and was taken into custody, the department reported Monday (July 26, 2021 . In addition, state police ran a compliance check for selling liquor to minors on March 16 in nine Berks establishments around Bernville, Robesonia, Reading, Birdsboro, Douglassville and Boyertown . A Boyertown man is facing an assortment of charges after pulling out a gun during a fight that broke out following a 21st birthday celebration at a borough bar Saturday night, police said. The event opened with the BASH Impact Club's Impact Walk on the outdoor track, where visitors walked, stopping at stations to explore a variety of kindness activities. There was an error processing your request. Police were called to Iezzis Tavern in the first block of South Reading Avenue about 9:15 p.m. for a report of a fight. Chief Financial Officer Patricia Denicola said the current draft calls for using nearly $2 million of the district's reserves to keep the tax increase from being higher. A full Police Honors Ceremony will commence after arrival of procession with Chief Barry Leatherman officiating. Please mail or deliver your Census forms to the Education Center on Montgomery Avenue. The vandalism occurred sometime between 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, according to a press release issued by the police department. Welcome to the official website of the Borough of Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Kim Yo Jong also lobbed personal insults toward U.S. President Joe Biden, who after a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday stated that any North Korean nuclear attack on . Greg was married 46 years to the love of his life, Christine M. (Heydt) Miller. Lugo was subsequently charged with Homicide by Motor Vehicle While DUI, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI, two counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police, Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled substance and Paraphernalia, DUI and multiple Vehicle Code Violations. Murphy tossed the gun back into the console when his brother-in-law and the bystanders backed away. PUBLISHED: April 28, 2023 at 6:20 a.m. | UPDATED: April 28, 2023 at 8:47 p.m. COLEBROOKDALE The Boyertown Area School Board reviewed a $139 million draft budget for the coming school year that . A 24-year-old Boyertown man will spend between 11 and 23 months in jail . Sincerely, Barry Leatherman, Chief. Gregory L. Miller, 66, of Boyertown passed away in the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire while on the guys annual ski trip to Killington, Vermont on Wednesday February 1, 2023. 30The Berks County sheriff's department is seeking the following fugitives:. The restaurant purchases whole, recently butchered steers from Peterson & Shaner Black Angus Farm. In some sense it's just covering up and destroying and covering up parts of it but there was also a characteristic tag," says Chief Barry Leatherman of the Eastern Berks Police Dept. Kylie Webb, a 2018 Boyertown High School graduate, is teaching English to students in the Czech Republic. MACUNGIE, Pa. A well-trafficked hot dog and ice cream shop in Macungie will continue to serve its variety of experimental dogs. 14 were here. In the meantime, Chief Leatherman says they're continuing to sift through information. 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Ive been there only twice and both experiences were memorable. After graduating, he worked at Ajax Products, Inc in Boyertown, PA. Greg started his law enforcement career in 1981, entered the police academy in 1982 and graduated First in his Class from the Police Academy in 1983. WITFs Robby Brod explains the charges - and how police say he tried to help other rioters. Unlike state and county . By LEANNE ITALIE - AP Entertainment Writer. He says with the video everywhere, it's likely someone will recognize the suspects. The Department is overseen by a Regional Police Commission with elected and appointed representation from both municipalities. Boyertown. He served as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and as a voting delegate attending numerous functions and conventions. Residents and management expressed their gratitude for their hard work and commitment to the community. The new Diamond Credit Union is being built at 1030 Cedar Top Road in Cumru Township on a parcel of land adjacent to Aldi, and across the street from a Rite Aid and the Kenhorst Plaza shopping . By Morning Call. The free ride day is part of a statewide Rider Appreciation initiative developed in coordination with the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA) and transit agencies across the Commonwealth. United States. COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) State police are charging a driver they say caused a 19-mile chase that ended in a crash and killed a passenger. Volunteers are also needed for the Salvation Army's Daily Meal and Food Pantry. My pain, my heart breaks more and more every time.". The Wellness Council of Boyertown hosted the annual fair that was briefly on hiatus due to the pandemic. Please visit the site often to obtain current information on Borough meetings, services, and events. Police are seeking suspects in a fraud at a Boyertown convenience store (Courtesy of Crime Alert Berks County) By Reading Eagle | news@readingeagle.com | PUBLISHED: December 18, 2022 at 9:00 a.m . Boyer's car, a Chevrolet Malibu, was later spotted by a Boyertown police officer, who gave chase, following Boyer to his home in the 800 block of Rhoads Avenue in neighboring Douglass Township . Police later confirmed the gun was loaded. It looks at how the Is home to several unique and pizza shops and restaurants. For the first time, the popular Alumni Marching Unit''s Annual Spring Concert will be held during daylight hours: 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Ironstone restaurant recently opened at 120 E. Philadelphia Ave. in Boyertown. AnnouncementThe Eastern Berks Regional Police Department is excited to announce the arrival of bike uniforms for its 3 officers that are certified by the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA). Murphy threatened his mother-in-law and slapped her in the face. Borough of Boyertown PA. 100 South Washington Street Boyertown, PA 19512-1599 (610) 369-3028 "I've known him for at least 40 years, and then they moved in next door and our kids grew up together, and I just can't get over it," the victim's neighbor, Mark Reifsnyder, told WFMZ's Jim Vasil. This weekend has been a washout for the Lehigh Valley, and now the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the entire region. 2022 Hugg Media Group. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Boyertown, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. "We are reaching out and trying to make some contacts with state police intelligence assets and just looking for any other organizations and resources that can help us.". Brand New App to watch all of WFMZ-TV News and Syndicated Programing 24/7 on your Streaming App enabled TV. The EBRP Department is governed by a Regional Police Commission, which meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Colebrookdale Township Building, 765 W Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512. A Boyertown man is facing an assortment of charges after pulling out a gun during a fight that broke out following a 21st birthday celebration at a borough bar Saturday night, police said. Miller was a retired Boyertown police officer and Daniel Boone School District safety director who died suddenly while on a ski trip in early February. Online Utility Bill Payments - please read this BEFORE you set it up! A Reading man is facing homicide charges after a 19-mile police pursuit ended with the death of his passenger. 100 South Washington StreetBoyertown, PA 19512-1599(610) 369-3028, Website DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus. Now the commercial airline is adding nine additional destinations to five new states. Get local Breaking News alerts sent directly to your inbox. Phone Line 2: 610-367-5550. Welcome to the web site of the newly established Eastern Berks Regional Police Department, and thank you for your interest in the department and the community we serve. BOYERTOWN, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police say an accused carjacker has been arrested after allegedly stealing a car in Boyertown on Saturday. It focuses on the home front during World War II. "B Inspired" podcast episode: former Boyertown School Board Director Donna Usavage updates voters, issues cause for concern. Mad Dogs Hot Dogs, which was scheduled to close because its owners are retiring, will be taken over by new owners, it was announced. No injuries were reported, but one firefighter was taken to a hospital for an unspecified medical problem. Some of the video appears to show the vandalism happening. Some sun to start, then increasing clouds with a few scattered rain showers still possible, but not nearly as wet as the weekend. Greg also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and the Boyertown Community which he loved. Success! The house is probably a total loss because of the extent of the damage. We hope that you find the information on this website informative. THE POLICE COMMISSION MEETING FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 5, 2023 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Read the full story here. He is also survived by his son, Jarid C. Miller of Boyertown, Grandchildren, Benjamin D. Miller and Emily M. Miller both at home and a brother, Brent D. Miller (Sheri) of Boyertown. Newfoundland bested Reading in 2022 by A property in Bucks County, which predates a large portion of the countrys history, is continuing its search for a new owner. It features 80 performers at 30 locations scattered throughout the borough's downtown area. He graduated from Boyertown Area Senior High School with the Class of 1974. It all happened shortly after 10 a.m. in the 4300 block of Oley Turnpike Road near Boyertown Pike. 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Pennsylvania News | Pa. police issue warning about dangers of popular 'assassination' high school game By Tribune News Service. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Wednesday, Noel Humberto Lugo, 36, of Reading, was charged with: According to Pennsylvania State Police, on April 20, troopers pulled over a [], Fashion model, entrepreneur dies in Philadelphia shootout; Grandmother pleas for help. The exhibit is inspired by Margaret Atwood's novel of the same name. Temple, PA 19560 or to the Boyertown Area Fire and Rescue. Boyer's car, a Chevrolet Malibu, was later spotted by a Boyertown police officer, who gave chase, following Boyer to his home in the 800 block of Rhoads Avenue in neighboring Douglass Township, Montgomery County, just over the Berks border, where he got out of the car and ran off. It was hard to find the top five shops, but our staff's Top Five Picks for Best Pizza in Berks County, PA listed below. After questioning by police, Boyer was taken downtown for arraignment by a magisterial district judge on the murder charges, as well as aggravated assault, burglary, possessing instruments of a crime, and recklessly endangering another person.
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