Home Explosion In Berks County: Pennsylvania State Police (DEVELOPING) Home Explosion In Berks County: Pennsylvania State Police (DEVELOPING)
Home Explosion In Berks County: Pennsylvania State Police (Developing) One man is in the hospital after his home exploded on Friday morning, Pennsylvania State Police told Daily Voice. The explosion happened at 84 Stump Lane in North Heidelberg Township, Bernville, according to Trooper David Beohm. The man who rented the home was injured but was able to walk himself to a nearby home and call 911 at 6:50 a.m. on Dec. 15, Beohm explained. The condition of the neighbors's homes is unknown as the renter of the exploded home has been left with a side of his home collapsed but notably no fire damage. Photos from the scene: House Explosion ** North Heidelberg…
These Pennsylvania Hospitals Rank Among Best, Worst In America For Safety These Pennsylvania Hospitals Rank Among Best, Worst In America For Safety
These Pennsylvania Hospitals Rank Among Best, Worst In America For Safety A hospital safety website has released its gradings for 2023, and some Pennsylvania hospitals rank among the most safe — and least safe — in the nation, according to The Leapfrog Group.  Researchers say they selected 22 evidence-based measures of patient safety to come up with grades for the nearly 3,000 hospitals and acute care centers across the United States, with more methodological information available on their website. Here's how hospitals across Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Yor…
Reading Driver Shot In Car, Police Say Reading Driver Shot In Car, Police Say
Reading Driver Shot In Car, Police Say Reading police are investigating after a driver was hospitalized with gunshot wounds on Sunday evening, Nov. 19, authorities told Daily Voice.  It happened on the 800 block of Ritter Street, the department said.  The victim, a 50-year-old man, was shot multiple times in the lower half of his body, said police. He was taken to Reading Hospital, though his condition was not reported.  The shooting is under investigation and there is no threat to the public at this time, authorities added. 
High Maryland Man Who Killed Pennsylvania Teacher, Mom of 2, Sentenced: DA High Maryland Man Who Killed Pennsylvania Teacher, Mom of 2, Sentenced: DA
High Maryland Man Who Killed Pennsylvania Teacher, Mom of 2, Sentenced: DA A Maryland man has been sentenced after killing a teacher on her way to school and seriously injuring her daughter while he was driving high on marijuana and speeding at over 100 miles per hour from Pennsylvania State Police, authorities announced on Thursday, Nov. 16. Christopher Pineda-Gasca, 21 of the 200 block of Wheatley Street, North East, MD, was sentenced to 16 to 32 years in prison by Lancaster County by Judge Dennis Reinaker on Oct.  27, the district attorney's office detailed.  He had pleaded guilty to charges of third-degree murder, homicide by vehicle while DUI, aggravated ass…
Pair Hurt In Shooting Incident At Berks County Bar, Say State Police Pair Hurt In Shooting Incident At Berks County Bar, Say State Police
Pair Hurt In Shooting Incident At Berks County Bar, Say State Police First responders were called to a bar in Hamburg early Sunday morning after two people were struck by gunfire, according to state police.  It happened at Pappy T's Pub and Lounge, 50 Industrial Drive, around 1 a.m. on Nov. 12, said troopers.  Thirty-seven-year-old Thomas Fronina took out a .380-caliber handgun to show another bar patron and "discharged a single round towards the floor," police said.  A 43-year-old woman was hit in the leg and taken to Reading Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a 45-year-old man was hit in the ankle with a bullet fragment…
Reading Shooting Sends Pair To Hospital, Say Police Reading Shooting Sends Pair To Hospital, Say Police
Reading Shooting Sends Pair To Hospital, Say Police Two adults were treated at Reading Hospital after gunfire rang out on a city street early Monday morning, Nov. 6, police told Daily Voice. It happened around 2 a.m. on the 300 block of McKnight Street, authorities said.  Both victims sustained non-life-threatening wounds, according to police. Their conditions as of Tuesday morning, Nov. 7 were not reported. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, the department added. 
Man Shot After 'Altercation' Outside Reading Bar: Authorities Man Shot After 'Altercation' Outside Reading Bar: Authorities
Man Shot After 'Altercation' Outside Reading Bar: Authorities A 28-year-old is in "serious" condition after an argument at a Reading bar ended in gunfire Thursday night, Nov. 2, according to city police.  Officers were called to Penn and South 3rd streets around 11:45 p.m. for a shooting in progress, the department said.  While en route to the scene, police learned that a man had checked into Reading Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.  Investigators believe there was an "altercation" inside DeCarlo's Bar and Grill, and that the shooting happened outside after the "involved parties" were kicked out.  No suspect had been ide…
PA Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Car, Police Say PA Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Car, Police Say
PA Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Car, Police Say One person is dead after an early-morning car crash in Reading on Thursday, Sept. 21, authorities say.  The driver hit a parked car head-on on the 700 block of Schuylkill Avenue around 2 a.m., according to police.  First responders treated the driver at the scene and rushed them to Reading Hospital where they were later pronounced dead, RPD said.  They have not been identified by police as of late Thursday morning. The crash remains under investigation.  
Seriously Injured Pedestrian Cited After Hit By Car: Pa State Police Seriously Injured Pedestrian Cited After Hit By Car: Pa State Police
Seriously Injured Pedestrian Cited After Hit By Car: Pa State Police A 28-year-old woman has been cited after she was struck crossing a street, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.  Alyssa Nicole White of Newmanstown was crossing South Sheridon Road at its intersection with Memorial Boulevard of Millcreek Township when she was struck by a 2017 Audi A4, state police detailed in a release on Sept. 19.  This pedestrian striking incident happened at 2:17 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, PSP detailed in the release.  White was taken to Reading Hospital with suspected serious injuries, while the driver of the Audi, 26-year-old Matt…
Husband Prime Suspect In Wife's Deadly Shooting In PA: Police Husband Prime Suspect In Wife's Deadly Shooting In PA: Police
Husband Prime Suspect In Wife's Deadly Shooting In PA: Police A 49-year-old man is accused of shooting his wife point-blank on the side of a Pennsylvania highway and then phoning police to turn himself in, authorities say.  Igancio Peralta-Agramonte is charged with the first-degree murder of his wife, 44-year-old Librada Reyes De Peralta, according to the criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice and state court records.  It started just after sunrise on Friday, Aug. 4, police wrote in court filings.  A Northern Berks Regional police officer was called to the intersection of Route 61 and Snyder Road in Ontelaunee Township after passin…
Reading Driver Shot Dead In Car, Suspect On The Run: Police Reading Driver Shot Dead In Car, Suspect On The Run: Police
Reading Driver Shot Dead In Car, Suspect On The Run: Police Authorities in the city of Reading are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a man in his car in broad daylight on Friday, July 21.  Ellis Garman Sr., 44, was found in his car on South 6th Street with a gunshot wound around 2:30 p.m., police said in a release. He was taken to Reading Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds, they added.  Now, authorities have named the suspect as 32-year-old Vincent Sanchez. Sanchez is wanted on an arrest warrant and anyone with information is asked to call RPD at 610-655-6116. 
NJ's Natalie Classen Killed In Reading Shooting Was 'Talented Athlete With Relentless Drive' NJ's Natalie Classen Killed In Reading Shooting Was 'Talented Athlete With Relentless Drive'
NJ's Natalie Classen Killed In Reading Shooting Was 'Talented Athlete With Relentless Drive' Support was surging and condolences pouring days after the Reading, PA shooting death of New Jersey resident Natalie Classen. The 30-year-old woman was gunned down around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15 while walking with a group on North 10th Street, police in Reading said. When they arrived at the intersection with Greenwich Street, a man with another group approached and shot her once, investigators said.  The suspect and his group fled the area, while Classen flagged down a cab and was taken to Reading Hospital, the department said. She died of her injury while officers were still securin…