Northern Berks Regional Police Department

Northern Berks Regional Police Department Serving the residents of Maidencreek Township, Ontelaunee Township, and Leesport Borough. Response time could be as high as forty-five minutes.

HISTORY

Before 1991 the three municipalities now served by the Northern Berks Regional Police Department, Maidencreek Township, Ontelaunee Township and Leesport Borough, all had their own part time police departments. All three police departments provided only limited services and part-time police protection. For many hours of each day, the departments were out of service and the residents had t

o rely on the Pennsylvania State Police for their safety and security. Dog’s barking, neighbor problems, parking problems, vehicles speeding through neighborhoods, did not normally merit a personal response from the State Police. In 1991 the two municipalities of Maidencreek and Ontelaunee Township consolidated their forces into the Maidencreek Ontelaunee Joint Police Commission. In 1998, the Northern Berks Regional Police Department was formed through the merger of the Maidencreek Ontelaunee Joint Police Commission and the Leesport Borough Police Department.

06/03/2026

🚨NORTHERN BERKS COMMUNITY ADVISORY

🚧TRAFFIC ALERT – SUPERLOAD MOVEMENT

Tomorrow, Thursday, June 4th, a permitted superload will be traveling through Maidencreek Township. The transport will be moving slowly and is expected to cause traffic backups along the route.

The convoy will depart Oley Township at 9:00 AM, traveling west on Route 73. It is anticipated to arrive in our area between approximately 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM before turning southbound onto Park Road.

Once on Park Road the will stop and spend the night in a parking lot off of Park Road.

On Friday, June 5th, at 9:00 AM they will resume transport to 222. Once at 222 they will travel northbound on 222 towards Allentown, so motorists should expect delays throughout Friday morning. 

Please plan extra travel time, use alternate routes if possible, and use caution when driving in the area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this transport moves safely through our community.

The Northern Berks Regional Police recently conducted four aggressive driving and seatbelt enforcement details on State ...
06/02/2026

The Northern Berks Regional Police recently conducted four aggressive driving and seatbelt enforcement details on State Routes 222 and 61 during the month of May. These details resulted in 42 citations, 2 warnings, and 2 Level III truck inspections, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to keeping our roadways safe for all motorists.

Thank you to the drivers who are doing their part by slowing down, buckling up, and driving responsibly.




06/02/2026
The Northern Berks Regional Police Department extends our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Central Berks Po...
05/30/2026

The Northern Berks Regional Police Department extends our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Central Berks Police Department, the communities they serve, and the family and friends of Officer Kristen Yeager.

We stand with our brothers and sisters in Central Berks as they mourn this unimaginable loss, and we honor Officer Yeager’s service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting others. 🙏

Today, our department mourns the heartbreaking loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a call for service on May 29, 2026.

Officer Yeager served our community with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She answered the call to protect and serve each day, placing the safety of others above her own. Her commitment to her badge, her fellow officers, and the citizens she served will never be forgotten.

We ask that you keep Officer Yeager’s family, friends, and our entire law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Officer Yeager. Your watch has ended, but your legacy of service and sacrifice will live on forever. We got it from here.

🖤💙 End of Watch: May 29, 2026

On this Memorial Day, the Northern Berks Regional Police Department pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, the Northern Berks Regional Police Department pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation.

From all of us at the Northern Berks Regional Police Department, thank you to our fallen heroes. 🇺🇸





The Northern Berks Regional Police Department will be hosting a Community Connect Event, and you’re invited to join us!🗓...
05/22/2026

The Northern Berks Regional Police Department will be hosting a Community Connect Event, and you’re invited to join us!

🗓️Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Bethany EC Church – Rear Parking Lot
308 Main St., Leesport

Come out for a relaxed evening to meet and chat with your Officers, ask questions, and get to know your neighbors in a friendly setting. Andali's has graciously donated pizza for the event, so stop by for a slice, a conversation, and a chance to strengthen connections in our community.

We look forward to seeing you there!




🚨Northern Berks Community Advisory 🚨Northbound and southbound lanes of 61 are now open. 
05/21/2026

🚨Northern Berks Community Advisory 🚨

Northbound and southbound lanes of 61 are now open. 

🚨 Northern Berks Community Advisory 🚨Northern Berks Regional Police Department advises the public that Route 61 at East...
05/21/2026

🚨 Northern Berks Community Advisory 🚨

Northern Berks Regional Police Department advises the public that Route 61 at East Wall Street is currently shut down in both the northbound and southbound lanes due to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice while emergency personnel are on scene. We will advise the public on this Facebook feed when the roadway has been reopened.

This morning the Northern Berks Regional Police Department had the privilege of escorting local students and their farm ...
05/21/2026

This morning the Northern Berks Regional Police Department had the privilege of escorting local students and their farm tractors to the Schuylkill Valley High School for Tractor Day! 🚜

Our officers were happy to help and loved seeing the impressive tractors rolling down the road as the students proudly drove their tractors to school, celebrating our community’s strong agricultural roots and school spirit.

Thank you to the students, families, and school staff for including us in this fun tradition and for partnering with us to keep the roads safe for everyone.

After seeing today’s lineup, we’re starting to think the NBRPD might need its own patrol tractor one of these days! 🚜 🚔





05/20/2026

🚨 Northern Berks Community Advisory🚨

The Northern Berks Regional Police Department would like to advise the community that the police activity observed today in the 500 block of Independence Court involved members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant at a residence in the area. The suspect was taken into custody without incident, and there is no ongoing threat or safety concern to the public at this time.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation and understanding as our law enforcement partners carried out their duties.

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37 Ontelaunee Drive
Reading, PA
19605

Telephone

+16109262999

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