Police in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, faced a surge of incidents on January 8, 2026, as they responded to a variety of calls, ranging from identity theft to traffic accidents. Throughout the day, officers documented a total of 19 separate events, highlighting a busy and challenging shift for the department.
Early Morning Responses
The day began just after 01:40 a.m. when officers were dispatched to State Hill Road. A report indicated a woman was attempting to break into the home of her former roommates. Police categorized this incident as involving a mental health subject and followed up accordingly, but no arrests were made. Shortly thereafter, officers responded to a door alarm on Warwick Drive, which was later confirmed to be a false alarm. An automatic fire alarm was also triggered in the early hours, attributed to a faulty smoke detector, with no emergency conditions detected.
In the morning, officers assisted another department in locating an individual connected to a vehicle in Northumberland County. However, the subject was no longer present at the Wyomissing address when police arrived. A traffic stop on Park Road North resulted in a warning for a registration violation.
Afternoon Incidents and Traffic Challenges
As the day progressed, reports of financial and property-related incidents surfaced. A woman on State Hill Road reported her identity had been used in a business transaction, although she suffered no financial loss and was provided with identity theft resources. Another individual, at a business on Berkshire Boulevard, reported a missing wallet containing approximately $70 in property and $100 in cash.
Later in the afternoon, police received a disorderly conduct call concerning a woman allegedly recording and taking photographs inside a business. Officers intervened, and she left without further incident. Traffic-related calls continued into the evening, including a two-vehicle crash on Route 422 near North Wyomissing Boulevard. Fortunately, there were no injuries or vehicle tows required.
Police also investigated a suspicious incident on Bern Road. An employee reported feeling ill and lightheaded after handling a $20 bill, which was subsequently recovered and sent to the Pennsylvania Treasury for further examination.
Evening and Night Developments
As evening fell, officers assisted their West Reading counterparts with camera-related inquiries and conducted a welfare check on Woodland Road after a woman fell while crossing the street. She declined medical attention. Additional burglar alarms were reported on Berkshire Boulevard and State Hill Road, both determined to be false alarms. A carbon monoxide alarm on Margaret Drive required intervention from the Wyomissing Fire Department, and a traffic stop on State Hill Road resulted in a citation for a traffic signal violation.
The day concluded with a civil dispute on Park Road North over keys, which officers resolved through phone communication. The final incident reported was yet another burglar alarm, also confirmed as a false alert.
Authorities reiterated that all incidents are preliminary, and any suspected criminal activity remains allegations until proven otherwise in a court of law. The Wyomissing Police Department continues to encourage residents to report any suspicious activities promptly and to stay vigilant.