On January 8, 2026, the Wyomissing Police Department managed a busy day, responding to a series of incidents that included identity theft, traffic accidents, and false alarms. Officers handled a total of 19 reported incidents throughout the borough, illustrating the challenges faced by local law enforcement.
Early in the morning, just after 1:40 a.m., officers were called to State Hill Road to investigate a woman allegedly attempting to break into her former roommates’ home. The police classified the situation as involving a mental health concern and conducted follow-up inquiries, though no arrests were made. Shortly thereafter, officers responded to a door alarm on Warwick Drive, which was confirmed to be a false alarm. An automatic fire alarm occurred at a nearby residence, attributed to a faulty smoke detector, with no emergency conditions reported.
Throughout the morning, police assisted another department in searching for an individual associated with a vehicle in Northumberland County. The individual was not present at the Wyomissing location upon officers’ arrival. A traffic stop conducted on Park Road North resulted in a warning for a registration violation.
As the day progressed, officers received multiple reports concerning financial and property-related incidents. A woman on State Hill Road reported that her identity had been used fraudulently at a local business; fortunately, she did not incur any financial loss and was provided with resources for identity theft. Another report came from a business on Berkshire Boulevard, where an individual stated that their wallet, containing approximately $70 in personal items and $100 in cash, was missing.
In a separate incident later in the day, police responded to a call about disorderly conduct, where a woman was allegedly recording and photographing inside a business. Officers intervened and requested her to leave, which she did 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 reported, and no vehicles required towing. Meanwhile, police investigated a suspicious incident on Bern Road when an employee reported feeling ill after handling a $20 bill. The bill was recovered and sent to the Pennsylvania Treasury for further examination.
Police also provided assistance to officers in West Reading with camera-related inquiries and conducted a welfare check on Woodland Road after a woman fell while crossing the street; she declined medical attention.
As night fell, additional burglar alarms were reported on Berkshire Boulevard and State Hill Road, both of which were found to be false. The Wyomissing Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide alarm on Margaret Drive, and a traffic stop on State Hill Road led to a citation for a traffic signal violation.
The day concluded with a civil dispute on Park Road North regarding a disagreement over keys, which was resolved through phone communication, and another false burglar alarm was reported.
In total, police documented a significant number of incidents throughout the day, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining public safety. Authorities reiterated that all incidents mentioned are preliminary and that any alleged criminal activity remains unproven until resolved in a court of law.
