A series of incidents involving alleged criminal activity and traffic accidents occupied the Wyomissing Police over January 6 and January 7, 2026. Officers responded to a total of 36 reported incidents, including vehicle thefts, assaults, and traffic collisions, according to the department’s blotter records.
Overview of Incidents
The tumultuous two-day period began shortly after midnight on January 6, when police received a report of a stolen vehicle on Park Road North. This vehicle was later recovered in West Reading later that night. As the morning unfolded, officers attended to two separate incidents on Museum Road involving an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. One of these cases resulted in the person being transported to a hospital, while the other saw the individual returned to a nursing facility.
Traffic-related incidents became a significant focus for officers on both days. A crash at Wayne Avenue and Park Road South led to the towing of two vehicles after one reportedly collided with another and a stop sign. Additionally, a hit-and-run on Bern Road caused damage to a vehicle’s front bumper, prompting further investigation.
Reports of threats following a verbal altercation on Cleveland Avenue and a suspicious inquiry into a credit report on Pinewood Road were also documented. In another case, a resident on Wyomissing Court reported the theft of a credit card and headphones valued at more than $650.
Continued Activity on January 7
The second day commenced with multiple early-morning incidents. A traffic stop on Route 222 resulted in a citation for speeding and an unsafe lane change. Officers also responded to a 911 hang-up call from Van Reed Road, which was determined not to be an emergency.
Later that day, police were dispatched to Spring Street for a death investigation. A coroner was called to the scene, although no additional public details have been released. Retail thefts were reported on State Hill Road and Berkshire Boulevard, including incidents involving a stolen cologne tester and property worth $175.
Other reported incidents included an assault on State Hill Road, a fraud complaint involving washed checks on Woodland Road, and a trespassing issue concerning a guest who failed to check out on time but left without further incident.
On January 7, police logged several more motor vehicle crashes, including a reportable accident on Fourth Street where one vehicle was towed. A hit-and-run was reported on Route 422, while another two-vehicle accident was later deemed unfounded as officers could not locate the involved vehicles.
In addition, police received calls about individuals allegedly posing as employees of an electric company on Cambridge Avenue and reports of a juvenile selling items on Penn Avenue. A disorderly conduct report involved a woman who refused to leave a location but ultimately departed without further incident.
By the end of January 7, officers had managed a total of 19 incidents for the day, following 17 incidents the previous day. This highlights the continuous demand for police services in the borough.
Authorities remind the public that all referenced crimes are allegations, and individuals connected to these incidents are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. For the latest updates on incidents in Chester County and surrounding areas, residents can follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.
