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Avoiding Scam Calls
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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February 11, 2019

Winter Driving Tips

Winter Driving Tips Considering we are in the middle of the winter months; the South Heidelberg Township Police Department would like you to take some time and familiarize yourself with some winter time driving tips. If you have a new driver to your home, please share this information with them...

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February 10, 2019

McClellan, Rachelle Ann - (1) Count DUI

On 02/10/2019 @ 1544 hours the South Heidelberg Police Department was dispatched to the 000 block of Laurel Ridge Road for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Officers located a vehicle upside down in the creek. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Rachelle McClellan, 43, from Reading...

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Charges:

(1) Count DUI

February 6, 2019

Information regarding "BULLYING"

Hello Parents, There is another growing trend among our children, "BULLYING". Please take a moment, and read this informative outline. Thank you... South Heidelberg Township Police Department How is bullying defined? – Bullying is an intentional behavior that hurts, harms, or humiliates a student,...

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January 27, 2019

Internet Safety/ Parents Guide

The Internet can be wonderful for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. But online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content, cyberbullying , and online predators. Using apps and websites where kids...

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January 26, 2019

45-19-00136

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a hit and run motor vehicle accident. The mailbox to RLC Electronic Systems, 10 Corporate Blvd. Sinking Spring, PA 19608 was struck and knocked over. Video surveillance showed this incident occurred on 01/24/2019 at 2039 hours. The striking...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

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February 10, 2019

McClellan, Rachelle Ann - (1) Count DUI

On 02/10/2019 @ 1544 hours the South Heidelberg Police Department was dispatched to the 000 block of Laurel Ridge Road for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Officers located a vehicle upside down in the creek. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Rachelle McClellan, 43, from Reading...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count DUI

January 12, 2019

Graybill, Sharlene Marie - (1 count) Retail Theft

On 12/18/2018 Sgt. McQuate of the South Heidelberg Police Department was detailed to From The Heart Consignment Shop. Video surveillance showed a female concealed a Coach envelope wallet in a white shoulder bag. The female exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The video surveillance...

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Charges:

(1 count) Retail Theft

October 19, 2018

Whistler, Luke A - 2 Counts of False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities and 1 additional charge

N. Galen Hall Road Robbery Charges Filed Incident#: 45-18-01799 Date of Incident: June 22, 2018 Nature of Case: Robbery/False Reports Suspect: Whistler, Luke A. 200 Block of N. Galen Hall Road, Wernersville PA 19565 Charges Filed: 2 counts of False reports to Law Enforcement Authorities 1 count of...

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Charges:

2 Counts of False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities, 1 Count of False Alarms to Agencies of Public Safety

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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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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Charges:

(1 count) Trespass - Summary

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January 26, 2019

45-19-00136

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a hit and run motor vehicle accident. The mailbox to RLC Electronic Systems, 10 Corporate Blvd. Sinking Spring, PA 19608 was struck and knocked over. Video surveillance showed this incident occurred on 01/24/2019 at 2039 hours. The striking...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

October 23, 2018

Trespasser

The South Heidelberg Police Department is investigating a trespasser on Wernersville Municipal Authority, Furnace Road property. The two suspects in the attached photo was seen trespassing on the property on 10/21/18 at 18:05 hours. South Heidelberg Police is requesting assistance in identifying...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

October 20, 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 10/14/18 at 18:09 hours. South Heidelberg Police is requesting assistance in identifying the male...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

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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Incident Type:

Fraud

January 11, 2019

45-19-00048

The South Heidelberg Police Department received reports of theft of vehicles in the Heidelberg Run East development. Video surveillance shows two suspects in the Heidelberg Run East Development on 01/11/2019 between 0430 to 0500 hours. If you were a victim or have video surveillance of the actors,...

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Case Status:

Current

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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Case Status:

Closed

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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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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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...

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Case Status:

Cold

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February 11, 2019

Winter Driving Tips

Winter Driving Tips Considering we are in the middle of the winter months; the South Heidelberg Township Police Department would like you to take some time and familiarize yourself with some winter time driving tips. If you have a new driver to your home, please share this information with them...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

February 6, 2019

Information regarding "BULLYING"

Hello Parents, There is another growing trend among our children, "BULLYING". Please take a moment, and read this informative outline. Thank you... South Heidelberg Township Police Department How is bullying defined? – Bullying is an intentional behavior that hurts, harms, or humiliates a student,...

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South Heidelberg Township Police Department

January 27, 2019

Internet Safety/ Parents Guide

The Internet can be wonderful for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. But online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content, cyberbullying , and online predators. Using apps and websites where kids...

Source:

South Heidelberg Township Police Department

January 24, 2019

IRS SCAMS

With the time coming close, where all citizens will be filing their 2018 taxes, the threat of IRS scams have not gone away. The South Heidelberg Township Police Department has listed a very good information brief, which is provided for the financial safety of the tax payer. Please take a minute and...

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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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