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Press Release

South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Incident: Aggravated Assault – Case # 45-25-01586

Location: Long Lane, Heidelberg Township

Date: April 30, 2025  Heidelberg Township, Berks County – On April 29, 2025, the South Heidelberg Township Police Department was dispatched to a residence on Long Lane, Heidelberg Township, for a report of a male individual who had been stabbed by a known subject.

Upon arrival, SHPD Officers rendered aid to the victim. EMS personnel arrived, continued medical treatment, and transported the victim to the hospital. Officers determined that the male suspect had fled the scene prior to their arrival.

The suspect, identified as Trent Fugee, a 19-year-old male from Heidelberg Township, was subsequently located and taken into custody without incident by the Pennsylvania State Police.

Fugee was transported to the Central Processing Center where he is awaiting arraignment on criminal charges of aggravated assault and related offenses.

The 36-year-old male victim sustained injuries to the abdominal area and arm and is reported to be in stable condition.

A Criminal Complaint is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Complete List of Charges against Trent Fugee:

• 18-2702 A1 Aggravated Assault

• 18-2706 Terroristic Threats

• 18-2705 Recklessly Endangering Another Person

• 18-907 Possessing Instrument of Crime With Intent

The South Heidelberg Township Police Department provides police coverage for South Heidelberg Township, Heidelberg Township, Wernersville Borough, and Robesonia Borough.