Over the course of January 6 and January 7, 2026, the Wyomissing Police Department faced a significant increase in reported incidents, including vehicle thefts, assaults, and numerous traffic collisions. Officers responded to a total of 36 calls during this two-day period, highlighting a range of safety and emergency situations that kept the department busy.
Detailed Reports of Criminal Activity
The two-day incident report began shortly after midnight on January 6 with the theft of a vehicle on Park Road North. Authorities later located the stolen vehicle in nearby West Reading that same night. Officers then responded to two separate incidents on Museum Road involving a person in a mental health crisis. One individual was transported to a hospital, while another was returned to a nursing facility for further care.
Traffic-related incidents dominated the afternoon and evening of January 6. A collision at the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Park Road South resulted in two vehicles being towed after one vehicle struck another and a stop sign. Police also investigated a hit-and-run on Bern Road, which damaged a vehicle’s front bumper.
Other reports from January 6 included alleged threats following a verbal altercation on Cleveland Avenue, suspicious activity concerning a credit report on Pinewood Road, and a walk-in report of a stolen credit card and headphones valued at over $650 from a residence on Wyomissing Court.
Continued Incidents on January 7
The following day, January 7, opened with a series of early-morning incidents. A traffic stop on Route 222 led to a citation for speeding and an unsafe lane change. Additionally, police responded to a 911 hang-up call from Van Reed Road, which was later determined not to be an emergency.
Later in the day, officers were dispatched to Spring Street for a death investigation. A coroner was called to the scene, but no further details were released to the public at that time. Retail theft incidents were also reported on State Hill Road and Berkshire Boulevard, with one theft involving a cologne tester and another involving items valued at $175.
Additionally, police handled reports of an assault on State Hill Road, a fraud complaint involving washed checks on Woodland Road, and a trespassing complaint regarding a guest who failed to check out on time.
Throughout January 7, officers logged multiple motor vehicle crashes, including a reportable accident on Fourth Street, a hit-and-run on Route 422, and another two-vehicle accident that was ultimately unfounded due to the absence of the vehicles involved. Police also received calls about individuals allegedly impersonating electric company employees on Cambridge Avenue, and reports of a suspicious juvenile selling items on Penn Avenue.
By the end of January 7, officers had managed 19 separate incidents, following 17 incidents recorded the day before. This steady stream of calls reflects ongoing public safety concerns within the borough.
Authorities emphasized that all incidents recorded in the blotter are allegations, and any individuals identified or connected to these incidents are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Wyomissing Police Department continues to prioritize community safety and respond effectively to emerging issues.