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10/20/2026

Investigators say the group repeatedly rented trucks, used them to travel to Lowe’s stores and loaded them with large items that were later sold online.

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Organized Retail Theft

Actor #1: Henry PENA-ACOSTA, male, age 29, Scranton, PA (Lackawanna County)
Actor #2: unknown adult male

Actor #3: Lisania DIAZ-FELIZ, female, age 25, Wilkes-Barre, PA (Luzerne County)

VICTIM #1: Lowes
VICTIM #2: female, age 47, PA

On 09/22/2026, Lowe’s Asset Protection, reported a fraudulent theft that occurred on 7/17/2026 at the Lowes in Tilden Township (Berks County).

On 7/17/2026, at approximately 4:14pm, the suspects, Actor1, Henry PENA-ACOSTA, and Actor #2, a Hispanic male wearing red shorts and a black T-shirt, who has not been identified yet, arrived to the store in a rented Home Depot box truck.

PENA-ACOSTA and Actor #2 entered the store with no merchandise. PENA-ACOSTA and Actor #2 proceeded throughout the store and selected $5,197 worth of merchandise including multiple water heaters and various wood flooring.

PENA-ACOSTA and Actor #2 then proceeded to the check-out area and paid for the items by fraudulently utilizing a credit card belonging to Victim #2.

The suspects were then seen on CCTV loading the above-selected-items into the Home Depot box truck and then leaving the scene.

On 9/12/2026, Lowes received a chargeback notice from the credit card company advising that the above purchase was fraudulent.
Lowes was then required to reimburse the credit card company the total for the purchased merchandise.

Through investigation, it was learned that on 7/16/2026, PENA-ACOSTA, along with a female, Actor #3, who was later identified as Lisania DIAZ-FELIZ, arrived at the Home Depot together in Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County). While there, DIAZ-FELIZ rented a Home Depot box truck.

On 10/7/2026, Victim #2 confirmed that she was a victim of credit card fraud on or around the time of the incident, 7/17/2026. Her credit card had been cloned.

On 10/8/2026, Tilden Township Police contacted the Washington Township Police Department (Franklin County), who was already investigating the same suspects for the Organized Retail Theft that occurred in their jurisdiction. Washington Township Police provided a list from Home Depot regarding each time Lisania DIAZ-FELIZ rented a Home Depot vehicle from the establishment.

Below are the dates that DIAZ-FELIZ rented a vehicle from Home Depot to commit Conspiracy to Organized Retail Theft and other related offenses.

5/3/2026, Bloomsburg, Store #4171. (Columbia County)
6/26/2026, Wilkes-Barre, Store #4122. (Luzerne County)
7/16/2026, Wilkes-Barre, Store #4122. (Luzerne County)
7/22/2026, Wilkes-Barre, Store #4122. (Luzerne County)
7/23/2026, Wilkes-Barre, Store #4122. (Luzerne County)
8/1/2026. Wilkes-Barre, Store #4122. (Luzerne County)

On 10/19/2026, criminal complaints and affidavits were filed against Henry PENA-ACOSTA and Lisania DIAZ-FELIZ for Forgery, Organized Retail Theft, Retail Theft, Access Device Fraud, Theft by Deception, Receiving Stolen Property and related conspiracy charges.

Henry PENA-ACOSTA and Lisania DIAZA-FELIZ now have active felony warrants out for their arrest.

If anyone has information as to their whereabouts or the identity of male Actor #2 (photo attached), please contact the Tilden Township Police Department at (610) 562-9001, [email protected] or anonymously to Crime Alert Berks at (877) 373-9913.

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10/07/2026

Police: Schuylkill man stalked his ex-girlfriend, rammed her car, led Hamburg officer on high-speed chase

Arrested in northern Berks hours after evading police in vehicle chase from Tilden Ridge shopping center

Steven Henshaw
October 6, 2026
Reading Eagle

A Schuylkill County man faces a litany of charges after Hamburg police said he stalked his ex-girlfriend, intentionally struck her vehicle with his vehicle and later led an officer on a high-speed chase in Tilden Township.

Christopher L. Saylor, 36, of Auburn was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, accidents involving damage to an attended vehicle, reckless driving, stalking and related offenses following the incidents Friday morning. He was committed to Berks County Jail in lieu of $35,000 bail following arraignment Friday night before District Judge Brian K. Strand in Reading Central Court.

According to court records:

Shortly before 10 a.m. Friday, Hamburg police were dispatched to Bickel Drive for a report of a man trying to enter parked vehicles. A caller reported the suspect got into a Volkswagen Jetta and provided its license plate number. A registration check showed the vehicle belonged to Saylor, whom Officer Kevin Mickle recognized from previous encounters.

As part of the investigation, Mickle went to the Hamburg residence of Saylor’s ex-girlfriend. She was not home, but her mother told the officer there had been incidents earlier that morning involving Saylor and her daughter.

While speaking with the woman, Mickle heard radio traffic indicating Tilden Township police had been dispatched to the Walmart Supercenter at the Tilden Ridge shopping center for a reported domestic disturbance in progress.

As Mickle drove toward the shopping center, dispatchers relayed information that the ex-girlfriend reported Saylor had threatened her and was armed with knives. The officer later learned Saylor had reportedly cut his wrists and had left the area in a vehicle.

As Mickle entered the shopping center parking lot, he spotted a Volkswagen Jetta whose driver suddenly moved into a line of parked vehicles, appearing to conceal the car to avoid detection.

Just before 10:30 a.m., Mickle drove through the lot looking for the vehicle when the Volkswagen suddenly sped away.

Mickle activated his emergency lights and siren, but the Volkswagen accelerated and turned onto Cabela Drive before entering the Cabela’s parking lot, with the officer in pursuit.

The Volkswagen made a U-turn directly in front of Mickle’s patrol vehicle, allowing the officer to identify the driver as Saylor.

The pursuit continued downhill toward Mountain Avenue, where police said Saylor ran a red light. He failed to stop at four stop signs and crossed Hex Highway, also known as old Route 22, where he nearly collided with a pickup truck towing a trailer.

Mickle eventually ended the pursuit after losing sight of the Volkswagen. Police estimated Saylor was driving more than 70 mph on roads posted at 25 and 35 mph while crossing into opposing lanes of traffic.

After the chase, Mickle and Tilden Township Detective Frank Cataldi interviewed the victim at her residence about her earlier encounter with Saylor.

The woman told investigators that around 9 a.m. Saylor followed her to a store parking lot on State Street, where he intentionally rear-ended her vehicle before driving away.

She said he followed her to a bank on South Fourth Street. While she stood behind her vehicle in an alley, Saylor drove so close that he was able to reach out and touch the hood of her car.

Saylor stopped, accelerated toward her at full throttle, forcing her to step onto a sidewalk to avoid being hit. His vehicle struck her car a second time during the encounter.

Fearing for her safety, the woman drove to Walmart, about two miles away. She told investigators that she remained inside the store long enough that she believed she had evaded Saylor.

When she went outside, however, she found Saylor had parked behind her vehicle, blocking it. During the confrontation that followed, she called 911 and Saylor fled.

Several hours later, officers from the Hamburg and Tilden Township police departments and state police converged on a residence on Mill Road in Upper Bern Township, where they believed Saylor was staying.

Authorities approached the home on foot and took Saylor into custody without incident while he was working on a vehicle.

Where to find help

Call 9-1-1 if you or someone you know are in immediate danger.

To seek the help of an advocate or to contact Safe Berks, call the 24-hour hotline, 844-789-SAFE (7233) or text SAFE BERKS to 20121.

Safe Berks provides free and confidential services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault 24 hours a day. All services are available in English and Spanish, and translation will be used for any other language needed.

10/04/2026

BREAKING: The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a bill to rename I-81 Exit 119 in Schuylkill County in honor of fallen Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Pahira was killed in the line of duty on July 1 while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along I-81. The exit would be designated the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Memorial Interchange, creating a permanent tribute along the highway where he served. The legislation now moves to the Pennsylvania House.

A lasting tribute to a trooper who gave his life serving Pennsylvania.

10/03/2026

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L - Hamburg Station, is investigating a fleeing and eluding incident involving a red or orange low-rider style motorcycle that occurred on Old Route 22 in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County.

On 09/29/2026 at 1720 hours, the motorcycle's operator fled during an attempted traffic stop.

The motorcycle was pursued through Strausstown and ended in Bethel Township due to speeds reaching over 100 mph.

The pictured suspect is described as a middle-aged White male wearing a black and white or gray long sleeve flannel shirt and glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact PSP Hamburg at (610) 562-6885 and speak to Tpr. Owens or PSP Tips Toll Free at 1-800-472-8477 or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107

All callers to PSP Tips could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person.
ALL unsolved cases have a reward offered for information that solves the case. Tip money is NOT paid by taxpayers.
All information is accurate as of Release Date and is subject to change or updated.
Media Release 5661

09/23/2026

FEMA and FCC Schedule 2026 Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System for November 17, 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plans to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Through this test, FEMA will assess how participating broadcasters and other communications providers receive and relay a national test message to the public.

About the 2026 Nationwide Test

The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Modernization Act of 2015 requires FEMA to conduct a nationwide test of the public alert and warning system at least once every three years. These tests evaluate the operational readiness and effectiveness of external Emergency Alert System participants and the infrastructure they use to relay national emergency messages to the public. Emergency Alert System participants include thousands of radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers.

FEMA is coordinating with the Federal Communications Commission, National Association of Broadcasters, state broadcast associations, participating broadcast companies, and federal, state, tribal, and territorial agencies to prepare for and conduct the 2026 test.

What to Expect on the Day of the Test

On November 17, 2026, radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers nationwide will interrupt normal programming to relay a test message. The message will state, “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 2:20 to 2:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.” The test will take place at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET. When it has concluded, normal programming will resume.

What Congressional Offices Should Know

Congressional offices should be aware of the following:

The test is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026. If FEMA cannot conduct the test on that date, the backup date is Thursday, December 3, 2026.

The public will receive the test message through FCC-regulated radio and television broadcasts nationwide. The message will clearly state that it is only a test and that the public does not need to take action.

The test is intended to assess the readiness and effectiveness of the national alert and warning infrastructure, including how Emergency Alert System participants relay the test message to the public. Nationwide testing helps FEMA identify whether technological or process improvements are needed to support the distribution of emergency messages.

Congressional support is important. FEMA is providing this advisory so congressional offices understand what the nationwide test means and what constituents should expect. FEMA will continue sharing information about the test in advance of November 17 and welcomes congressional offices’ support in raising awareness of the test.

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

Attention residents:

It was reported by multiple residents to police, late this morning and early afternoon, that a male went door-to-door in multiple areas of the township claiming to be from a paving company that was allegedly doing paving work at Cabela's.

The male was driving a gray Ford Explorer and had no business cards. One resident reported that another unknown color SUV was slowly following the gray Ford explorer as it went to each driveway.

It was confirmed that there was no paving project at Cabela's.

The township has not issued any recent permits for any paving companies to solicit door-to-door.

This is one of those scams where the victim is asked to pre-pay for a future paving project but that project will never happen.

Residents are asked to be vigilant when dealing with door-to-door solicitation.

Please report any such scam attempts to police.

Please note the photos that were kindly sent to us by a resident.

If anyone has information as to the identity of the male, please contact the Tilden Township Police Department at (610) 562-9001, [email protected] or anonymously to Crime Alert Berks at (877) 373-9913.

09/09/2026

UPDATE: 09/16/2026

The male was identified as Herbert P. IMBIMBO, Pottsville, PA, age 66.

Charges of felony Retail Theft and misdemeanor Receiving Stolen Property were filed against IMBIMBO.

There is currently a warrant out for his arrest.

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ORIGINAL POST: 09/09/2026

On 09/07/2026, the male suspect in the attached photo left the Tilden Walmart without paying for over $600 worth of merchandise.

If anyone has information as to the identity of the male, please contact the Tilden Township Police Department at (610) 562-9001, [email protected] or anonymously to Crime Alert Berks at (877) 373-9913.

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