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Residents,

The Township received a report from a resident relating to a “Chimney Cleaning Company” calling from 610-241-7084. The caller was asking for information from the resident and in researching this has been reported as a scam via online sources. The easiest advice is to ignore/don’t answer calls from blocked numbers or numbers you are not familiar with. However if you do answer the call:
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October 14, 2018

Trespasser

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a trespasser on Wernersville Municipal Authority,Furnace Road Property. The male in the attached photo was seen trespassing on the property on 10/12/18 at 0918 hours. SHPD is requesting assistance in identifying the male in the attached photo...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

September 13, 2018

Criminal Mischief

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident that occurred at the park on Slater Drive in the Brookview subdivision, South Heidelberg Township. The incident occurred between 9/10/18 and 9/12/18. The suspect(s) damaged a bench swing located at the park. If you have...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Cold

September 10, 2018

Criminal Mischief - Vandalism

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a a second vandalism incident that occurred at 1 Mountain Top Road, South Heidelberg Township at the Public Works building. The incident occurred between on Sunday 9/10/18. The suspect used red spray paint to write “be bold do a better job” on...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Prior

September 4, 2018

Gonzalez, James Villanueva - Double Homicide

On Thursday, August 16, 2018, Corporal Rimby was on patrol in South Heidelberg Township and initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle, which had several visible equipment violations. After making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, Corporal Rimby was provided with several false names by the...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Charges:

Double Homicide

August 2, 2018

Criminal Mischief

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident that occurred at South Mountain Park, South Heidelberg Township at the pavilion and picnic area. The incident occurred between 8/1/18 and 8/2/18. The suspect used a black marker to vandalize the picnic area and pavilion...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Cold

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September 4, 2018

Gonzalez, James Villanueva - Double Homicide

On Thursday, August 16, 2018, Corporal Rimby was on patrol in South Heidelberg Township and initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle, which had several visible equipment violations. After making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, Corporal Rimby was provided with several false names by the...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Charges:

Double Homicide

February 22, 2018

DeSTEFANO, Ricky - (1 count) Trespass - Summary

On 02/01/18 a witness discovered a suspicious package outside 227 North Galen Hall Road where he was house sitting. He contacted the homeowner who informed the witness he did not order any packages. The witness also reported an unknown male looking around the house later in the day. The witness...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Trespass - Summary

February 6, 2018

ZWIERCAN, Francis - (1) count DUI & (1) count of Summary Traffic Offenses

On 01/22/2018 Officer OXENFORD from the South Heidelberg Township Police Department was dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 500 block of North Galen Hall Road. Upon his arrival he found the vehicle was on fire after striking a pole, sign and a tree. The fire was...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count DUI & (1) count of Summary Traffic Offenses

February 6, 2018

VAXTER, Chester - (1) count Disorderly Conduct (S)

On 01/27/2018 two people who are housed at the Wernersville Community Correction Center were involved in a mutual fight near the Redner's Plaza at 4880 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring PA. Chester VAXTER 56 years of age and Joshua EDDIE 34 years of age were each cited with Disorderly Conduct and Harassment...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Disorderly Conduct (S)

December 8, 2017

Kramer, Mary K - (1) count Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Mary Kramer was observed driving erratically East bound on Penn Avenue in South Heidelberg Township. A traffic stop was initiated where it was discovered that Kramer exhibited signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Kramer was subsequently taken into custody and arrested for Driving Under...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

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January 27, 2018

SCAM ALERT

SCAM ALERT: On 01/27/18 several South Heidelberg and Lower Heidelberg Township residents received telephone calls from a person identifying themselves as affiliated with the County Sheriff's Office indicating they (the resident) did not report for jury duty and need to come to the Berks County...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Fraud

October 14, 2018

Trespasser

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a trespasser on Wernersville Municipal Authority,Furnace Road Property. The male in the attached photo was seen trespassing on the property on 10/12/18 at 0918 hours. SHPD is requesting assistance in identifying the male in the attached photo...

Source:

South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

September 13, 2018

Criminal Mischief

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident that occurred at the park on Slater Drive in the Brookview subdivision, South Heidelberg Township. The incident occurred between 9/10/18 and 9/12/18. The suspect(s) damaged a bench swing located at the park. If you have...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Cold

September 10, 2018

Criminal Mischief - Vandalism

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a a second vandalism incident that occurred at 1 Mountain Top Road, South Heidelberg Township at the Public Works building. The incident occurred between on Sunday 9/10/18. The suspect used red spray paint to write “be bold do a better job” on...

Source:

South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Prior

August 2, 2018

Criminal Mischief

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident that occurred at South Mountain Park, South Heidelberg Township at the pavilion and picnic area. The incident occurred between 8/1/18 and 8/2/18. The suspect used a black marker to vandalize the picnic area and pavilion...

Source:

South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Cold

August 2, 2018

Criminal Mischief

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident that occurred at 1 Mountain Top Road, South Heidelberg Township at the Public Works building. The incident occurred between 8/1/18 and 8/2/18. The suspect used red spray paint to write “be bold” on the garage door. If you...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Case Status:

Cold

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March 15, 2018

Medicare Scam ALERT

Attention Residents: There have been recent reports in Western Berks County of people going door to door informing homeowners people (usually elderly folks) they are there to help them with Medicare and the changes to Medicare. This is a SCAM. They may even call you by name but know Medicare and...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

February 13, 2018

PennDot Honors South Heidelberg Township Officer for Keeping Roads Safe

South Heidelberg Township Officer Jeb Cooper was presented with a PennDOT award for going above and beyond to crack down on dangerous driving by taking part in "aggressive driving campaigns". Officer Cooper is the Officer to the far right shown in the video. As you may know, the Township Police...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

December 11, 2017

1st Annual South Heidelberg Township Police Shop with a Cop Event

Residents, The South Heidelberg Township Police Department is pleased to announce our 1st Annual Shop with a Cop Event . Shop with a Cop is a national program pairing police officers with children to afford them a better Christmas. The program allows children to view police officers in a different...

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