West Reading Borough Police

06/01/2026

Honoring Officer Kristen Yeager

The West Reading Police Department joins the Central Berks Regional Police Department and the entire community in mourning the loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty on Friday, May 29th.

This evening, a procession will es**rt Officer Yeager from Reading Hospital to Lutz Funeral Home, and we invite the community to come out and pay their respects to her service and sacrifice. The procession is scheduled to take place at 8pm, and to facilitate this event, there will be road closures in the borough starting at 7pm.

The following roads will be closed:

Spruce Street between S 5th Avenue and S 7th Avenue

S 6th Avenue between Chestnut Street and Reading Health Lane

The procession will travel on S 5th Avenue to Penn Avenue and then on Penn Avenue to the West Shore Bypass. We encourage all residents to come out and line the streets to honor Officer Yeager's ultimate sacrifice.

Let us come together as a community to pay tribute to Officer Yeager's bravery, dedication, and selflessness. Her service to our community will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Officer Yeager.

The West Reading Police Department joins the Central Berks Regional Police Department and the entire community in mourning the loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty on Friday, May 29th.This evening, a

05/30/2026

The West Reading Police Department stands with the Central Berks Regional Police Department as they mourn the loss of Officer Kristen Yeager.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Officer Yeager’s family, friends, and fellow officers. During this difficult time, please know you are not alone—we stand beside you.

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

05/16/2026

Monthly Activity Report - April 2026

Please click the link below to view our Monthly Activity Log PDF for the month of April.

Please click the link below to view our Monthly Activity Log PDF for the month of April.

05/14/2026

REMINDER *** Come Out and Enjoy the 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade

Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026 as West Reading Borough proudly hosts the Armed Forces Day Parade

This coming Saturday, May 16, 2026, our annual Armed Forces Day parade will be held in beautiful West Reading Borough.

Modified Parade Route for 2026::

The parade will travel Penn Avenue from 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue, with participants disembarking in the 300 block of Penn Avenue.

The following road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect on Parade day:

07:00 AM - There will be No Parking along:Penn Avenue from 8th Avenue to 3rd Ave.

The Borough Crew will be posting No Parking signs along the route on Thursday.

08:00 AM - Penn Ave, from 8th to 3rd, will close to all non parade vehicle traffic.

10:00 AM - Parade will step off from 8th//Penn.

The reviewing stand will be in the 500 Block of Penn Avenue.

The parade should end, and all restrictions lifted no later than 12:00 PM.

Detour Information:

All Penn Ave Traffic:

Westbound traffic will be detoured onto North or South 3rd Ave

Eastbound traffic will be detoured in Wyomissing, at Reading Ave/Blvd.

5th Ave will be open to North/South traffic, but will be controlled and there may be delays.

There will be traffic control or barricades at all intersections affected by the parade. Expect delays if traveling by vehicle in the Borough during the parade.

“Pack the Avenue!”

We know change can be bittersweet—but this is our moment to unite, fill Penn Avenue shoulder to shoulder, and help bring the parade and its crowds back to their former glory. Let’s turn this stretch of Penn into a sea of red, white, and blue and show our service members what community pride looks like.

Grab a spot early.

Bring your family and friends.

Cheer on those who serve and have served.

Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026 as West Reading Borough proudly hosts the Armed Forces Day Parade This coming Saturday, May 16, 2026, our annual Armed Forces Day parade will be held in beautiful West Reading Borough.

05/05/2026

📣 NEW PARADE ROUTE • SAME GREAT TRADITION • NEW ENERGY!

Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026 as West Reading proudly hosts the Armed Forces Day Parade—and this year, we’re embracing an exciting change!

🚧 Modified Parade Route for 2026
The parade will travel Penn Avenue from 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue, with participants disembarking in the 300 block of Penn Avenue.

This adjustment gives us a fresh opportunity to come together, line the street, and show our support louder than ever.

🔥 New Mantra for 2026:

“Pack the Avenue!”
We know change can be bittersweet—but this is our moment to unite, fill Penn Avenue shoulder to shoulder, and help bring the parade and its crowds back to their former glory. Let’s turn this stretch of Penn into a sea of red, white, and blue and show our service members what community pride looks like.

🎺 Grab a spot early. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family and friends.

👏 Cheer on those who serve and have served.

Together, let’s Pack the Avenue and make this year’s Armed Forces Day Parade one to remember!

Stay tuned for a follow‑up post with specific details on timing, parking restrictions, and other important parade‑day information.

04/24/2026

Craft Pretzel and Beer Festival tomorrow!

The Borough of West Reading will be hosting the "Craft Pretzel and Beer" festival this Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event itself runs from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. The festival will be held on Penn Ave from 5th Ave to 8th Ave, and will include the 00 blocks of both North and South 6th and 7th Avenues. Parking restrictions will be in place for the festival, and signs will be posted in the restricted areas at least 24 - 48 hours in advance. Parking restrictions will begin at 7:00 a.m., and vehicles parked in the restricted areas will be subject to ticketing and towing starting at that time.

Note to vendors and businesses: Please take note of the markings that will be placed on the street on the day of the festival. These markings will designate the maximum boundaries your booths/trucks/tents may extend to, as well as markings around fire hydrants. This is to ensure that emergency vehicles such as fire apparatus and ambulances have clearance to travel in the middle of Penn Ave if needed. If your booth or area extends into the safety lane or is too close to a hydrant, you will be instructed to move back to within your designated space. Also, please ensure you arrive and check in at the designated locations.

The Borough of West Reading will be hosting the "Craft Pretzel and Beer" festival this Saturday, April 25, 2026! The event itself runs from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm.

04/16/2026

Please see the link below from West Reading Borough Hall with instructions on how to register for CodeRED.

Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Sign Up for CodeRED. The Borough of West Reading has reinstated CodeRED, our emergency notification system designed to keep residents informed and enhance public safety. CodeRED […]

04/15/2026

Please click the image/link below to view our Monthly Activity Log PDF for the month of March.

Please click the link below to view our Monthly Activity Log PDF for the month of March.

04/14/2026

🐾 A BIG THANK YOU—FROM US… AND ENZO! 🐾

We’d like to send a huge thank you to Lea Kauffman and her boyfriend, Robert Wall, who stopped by our police department with lunch from Wawa to show her appreciation for our officers.

Last week, Lea’s 3‑year‑old Full Staffordshire Pit, Enzo, decided to turn a quiet neighborhood walk into a full‑blown road trip—traveling from West Reading Borough to Shillington, through Alvernia, and all the way into Cumru Township. Clearly, Enzo was feeling adventurous and logging some serious miles! 🧳🐶

Lea shared her thanks for our officers “going the extra mile” to help bring Enzo home safely—and we’re happy to report that Enzo’s vacation has officially ended. He’s back where he belongs (and hopefully grounded for a bit).

Thank you, Lea, for the thoughtful gesture and delicious lunch. We’re always glad to help—near, far, and anywhere curious dogs decide to travel next! 💙🚓

01/12/2026

Thank you to the incredible team at West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!

We were deeply honored when Carolyn stopped by the station today to personally present us with a thoughtful Certificate of Appreciation, recognizing the hard work and commitment of our officers. Your recognition reinforces why community partnerships like this matter so much.

Even more special were the personal thank you letters and notes from the residents themselves.

To the staff, administrators, and especially the residents of West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: thank you for your support, your appreciation, and for being such an integral part of our community. 💙