On October 10, 2023, Wyomissing police reported a series of incidents throughout the borough, including traffic stops, a DUI arrest, and emergency calls. The first report arrived shortly after 05:00 hours on Berkshire Boulevard, where officers were dispatched for a person described as possibly homeless walking in front of local businesses. By the time police arrived, the individual had already left the area.
Minutes later, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on the 100 block of 4th Street. This minor collision involved one vehicle that struck another vehicle parked and unoccupied. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this incident.
Traffic Stops and Emergency Calls
Around 11:30 hours, police received information from an attorney regarding a civil matter on Wellington Boulevard. Officers documented the request for a no-contact letter as informational. Shortly after, officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Crossing Drive and Spring Street due to window tint violations. During the stop, police discovered that the vehicle displayed an incorrect license plate. The driver was cited under Pennsylvania vehicle code Section 7124, and the license plate was seized.
Another traffic stop occurred later that morning along the Route 222 ramp, where officers issued a warning to a driver for speeding. At approximately 12:09 hours, police responded to a 911 hang-up call on Knitting Mills Way. Officers made contact with security personnel in the area, who reported no signs of distress, indicating the call was likely an accidental dial.
Throughout the afternoon, police continued to address traffic violations. At around 16:00 hours, they stopped a vehicle on Berkshire Boulevard for failing to yield the right of way, issuing a warning to the driver. Another traffic stop at approximately 17:00 hours on Woodland Road involved a driver who failed to use turn signals, resulting in another warning.
Late-Night Incidents and Arrests
Shortly after 19:00 hours, officers assisted the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office in serving an emergency protection-from-abuse order at a residence on High Road. The order was successfully served without incident. Later, at 19:49 hours, police stopped a vehicle near Woodland Road and Crossing Drive, where the driver was cited for operating a vehicle with expired registration.
At approximately 21:21 hours, officers were dispatched to Route 422 for a reportable two-vehicle crash. One driver stated they changed lanes to avoid a reckless driver and subsequently struck another vehicle. Both drivers reported the involvement of a “phantom vehicle,” and again, no injuries were reported.
As the night progressed, police responded to a downed wire and a sparking utility pole on Thrush Road at about 22:57 hours, where the fire department managed the situation. Shortly before midnight, officers attended to another 911 hang-up call on State Hill Road, which was confirmed as an accidental dial by the caller.
The final incident of the night involved a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Penn Avenue and Reading Avenue. Police determined that the driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The individual was taken into custody and transported for a breath test, with charges anticipated.
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