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💙 Rest in Peace, Corporal

The West Reading Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the Amity Township Police Department, and to the family, friends, and ...
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💙 Community Appreciation 💙

The West Reading Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Cristian Mendez of Méndez Flooring & Tile for the incr...
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🎉 Honoring Sergeant Wayne Holben 🎉

After more than 25 years of dedicated service to the West Reading Police Department and the Borough, we are proud to announce the retirement...
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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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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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Mar 19, 2026
The West Reading Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the Amity Township Police Department , and to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Corporal Christopher High. We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Corporal High, who died as a result of a medic...
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Mar 17, 2026
The West Reading Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Cristian Mendez of Méndez Flooring & Tile for the incredible gesture of kindness today. Cristian stopped by with tacos, guacamole, chips, and all the accessories for our officers—an amazing an...
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Mar 10, 2026
After more than 25 years of dedicated service to the West Reading Police Department and the Borough, we are proud to announce the retirement of Sergeant Wayne Holben. Throughout his career, Sgt. Holben played a pivotal role in strengthening the partnership between our departme...
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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 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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Dec 19, 2025
The West Reading Borough Police Department was proud to have Officer Zaharia attend the Shop with a Cop event at Boscov’s. This special day gave local children the chance to shop for holiday gifts while building positive connections with our officers and community partners. &n...
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