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Snow Emergency Update: Cancellation

The West Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that the Snow Emergency is cancelled as of February, 23, 2026 and effective immedi...
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Media Release

Public safety begins with partnership. Early in 2025, community members came forward with concerns about the illegal sale of high-potency TH...
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Protect Yourself from Cryptocurrency Scams

COMMUNITY EDUCATION MESSAGE: Protect Yourself from Cryptocurrency Scams  Cryptocurrency scams continue to rise nationwide, and scammer...
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Snow Emergency Update: Cancellation and Additional Snow Remo...

The West Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that the Snow Emergency will be cancelled at 6:00 PM on Monday, January 26th.As we...
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Snow Emergency Declaration

A snow emergency has been declared for the Borough of West Reading, effective 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 24th. As a result, all vehicles p...
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Winter Storm Alert: Prepare Now for the Weekend!

Attention West Reading residents!A powerful snowstorm is forecasted to hit our area this weekend, bringing significant snowfall and dangerou...
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Thank you West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce...

Thank you to the incredible team at West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!We were deeply honored when Carolyn stopped by th...
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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Thank you to Mayor Samantha Kaag for the sweet surprise today!  On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Mayor dropped off del...
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Happy New Year, West Reading!

From all of us at the West Reading Borough Police Department, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and peaceful 2026! ...
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Connecting with Community: Officer Zaharia at Shop with a Co...

The West Reading Borough Police Department was proud to have Officer Zaharia attend the Shop with a Cop event at Boscov’s. This special da...
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Feb 23, 2026
The West Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that the Snow Emergency is cancelled as of February, 23, 2026 and effective immediately. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. Stay safe and warm!
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Feb 21, 2026
A snow emergency has been declared for the Borough of West Reading, effective 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 22nd. As a result, all vehicles parked on designated snow emergency routes must be moved to allow for safe and efficient snow removal. A map of the snow emergency routes c...
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Feb 10, 2026
Public safety begins with partnership. Early in 2025, community members came forward with concerns about the illegal sale of high-potency THC products to juveniles. The West Reading Police Department, working alongside the Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, cond...
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Feb 2, 2026
COMMUNITY EDUCATION MESSAGE: Protect Yourself from Cryptocurrency Scams   Cryptocurrency scams continue to rise nationwide, and scammers are using new tactics every day to trick victims into sending digital currency that cannot be recovered. Please review the following ti...
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Jan 26, 2026
The West Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that the Snow Emergency will be cancelled at 6:00 PM on Monday, January 26th. As we continue to work towards clearing our streets of snow and ice, the Public Works Department will be posting "No Parking" signs on additi...
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Jan 23, 2026
A snow emergency has been declared for the Borough of West Reading, effective 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 24th. As a result, all vehicles parked on designated snow emergency routes must be moved to allow for safe and efficient snow removal. A map of the snow emergency routes ...
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Jan 22, 2026
Attention West Reading residents! A powerful snowstorm is forecasted to hit our area this weekend, bringing significant snowfall and dangerous cold temperatures that will linger into next week. It's essential to prepare now to ensure your safety and comfort. Here are some gene...
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Jan 19, 2026
Thank you to the incredible team at West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! We were deeply honored when Carolyn stopped by the station today to personally present us with a thoughtful Certificate of Appreciation, recognizing the hard work and commitment of our ...
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Jan 11, 2026
Thank you to Mayor Samantha Kaag for the sweet surprise today!   On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Mayor dropped off delicious cupcakes for the entire West Reading Police Department team. Thank you for your support! We are also grateful to our entire commu...
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Jan 1, 2026
From all of us at the West Reading Borough Police Department, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and peaceful 2026!
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