Lower Heidelberg Township Police Department

02/23/2026

On behalf of our department and our Public Works department, please avoid the roads tonight if possible. Let’s continue to prioritize the safety of our great community!

02/23/2026

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Once again, the Berks County District Attorney's office is warning the public of ongoing scams involving callers impersonating Deputy Sheriffs and Police Officers (using the names of actual officers), telling victims that they missed jury duty or failed to appear for court. Please share this information with relatives who may be vulnerable to these schemes.
Scammers are pressuring the victims into sending a payment electronically, such as Bitcoin or cryptocurrency. Berks County law enforcement will NEVER call to demand money or payment over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately and never give out any personal or financial information.

02/22/2026

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🚨 Snow Emergency in Effect 🚨

Lower Heidelberg Township has declared a Snow Emergency beginning today, Sunday, February 22, at Noon and will remain in effect until further notice.

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel to ensure everyone’s safety and to allow road crews to effectively clear roadways. Snow Emergency street locations are posted on the Township website. https://lowerheidelbergtownship.org

🗑️ Trash Collection: Trash pickup is rescheduled for Tuesday, February 24. ⚠️ Important Reminder: Trash must be dug out and accessible for pickup. Crews will not be able to spend time digging cans out of snow.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep the community safe. 🌨️❄️

01/26/2026

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🚨 Snow Emergency in Effect 🚨

Lower Heidelberg Township has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 8:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, and will remain in effect until further notice.

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel to ensure everyone’s safety and to allow road crews to effectively clear roadways. Snow Emergency street locations are posted on the Township website.

🗑️ Trash Collection Update:�Trash pickup is currently scheduled for Monday. If crews are unable to service routes due to weather conditions, collection will take place on Tuesday. Any additional changes will be communicated.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep the community safe. 🌨️❄️

09/18/2025

Electric scooters have become a popular way to get around, but their legal status in Pennsylvania can be confusing. Here’s a breakdown of the current status of Pennsylvania law regarding electric scooters and electric bikes.
Pennsylvania law is quite strict when it comes to electric scooters on public roads. The state considers them vehicles Title 18, §102 Definitions (motor-driven cycle), meaning they are not exempt from titling and registration requirements as set forth by PennDOT and would be required to pass equipment standards and inspection requirements. However, most electric scooters don’t have the necessary equipment (like turn signals and mirrors) to meet these registration and inspection requirements. Electric scooters, like electric skateboards and electric unicycles, cannot be legally operated on public roadways. Electric scooters can only be operated on private property.
Pennsylvania law also prohibits electric scooters on sidewalks. Title 18, § 3703.
In Pennsylvania, an electric bike (e-bike) is considered a “pedacycle with electric assist”, provided it meets certain criteria: The electric motor must be under 750 watts, it can reach a maximum speed of 20 mph on a level surface when powered solely by the motor, the e-bike must weigh no more than 100 lbs., and the e-bike must have operable pedals. Additionally, the operator of the e-bike must be 16 years of age or older.

It’s important to be aware that rules and regulations regarding electric scooters and electric bikes can change. Keep yourself up to date through these sources:

http://www.pa.gov/services/dmv/register-a-motor-scooter-or-personal-mobility-device

http://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/penndot/documents/travelinpa/active-transportation/documents/low_speed_fact_sheet_2021_final.pdf

http://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/penndot/documents/public/dvspubsforms/bmv/bmv-fact-sheets/fs-momo.pdf

http://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/traveling-in-pa/riding-a-bike/bicycle-safety-and-pennsylvania-laws

08/08/2025

National Night Out 2025 was awesome!! We are lucky to have such a great community!

07/25/2025

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Yesterday, Wilson hosted a Safety Summit focused on enhancing school safety and community coordination. Thank you to our local law enforcement, first responders, school leaders, and community partners who joined us to collaborate on critical safety initiatives. Together, we’re building a safer future for our students, staff, and community!

07/10/2025

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
6PM - 9PM
Wilson West Middle School
450 Faust Rd
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

We are excited!! Come out and join us for an awesome community event! We will have children’s activities, police demonstrations, food, and fireworks!

05/30/2025

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These two goats were located at the Blue Marsh Lake Boat Launch. If you are the owner or you know who is, please contact Holy Spirt Farm

01/19/2025

Attention Lower Heidelberg residents:

Due to the current snow storm, a snow emergency remains in effect until tomorrow 1/20/25 at 8:00 AM. Please remove any vehicles parked on the snow emergency routes so public works crews can remove the snow.

Please remove your vehicle from the roadway if you live on an emergency route in the Township. We DO NOT want to have to issue you a ticket for $75. Please save yourself the money and put your car in a driveway or another location so that our public works can properly clear the roads.

Thank you!

12/04/2024

The Wilson School District has partnered with BusPatrol and local law enforcement to prioritize student safety! All district buses are now equipped with advanced safety technology, including photo enforcement cameras, to deter illegal passing of stopped school buses. This initiative aligns with PA Motor Vehicle Code § 3345.1 and aims to reduce dangerous motorist behavior, ensuring a safer ride for all student riders.

Did you know? According to the NASDPTS, school buses are illegally passed over 45.2 million times each year across the U.S. Let's work together to lower this number and protect our students!

This new program will launch on Monday, January 6, 2025. To learn more about this program and how you can help keep our roads safe visit: https://tinyurl.com/wsdbuspatrol