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October 20, 2021

Smith, Fred William - (1 count) Retail Theft (F3)

On September 30th, 2021 at approximately 1348 hours, the Berwick Police Department was dispatched to Weis Markets for a retail theft. The surveillance video showed Fred Smith stick twelve porterhouse steaks into his jacket/sweatshirt and walk out of the store without paying for them. Click here if...
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Kemp, Dustin Thomas - (1 Count) Theft By Unlawful Taking (F3) and 2 additional charges

On September 28th, 2021, the Berwick Police Department attempted a controlled buy on Dustin Kemp. Once Kemp got the money, he ran and never returned with the controlled substance. Click here if you believe this listing was made in error.
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Gonzalez, Efrain - (1 count) Aggravated Assault (F2)

On September 29th, 2021 at approximately 2147 hours, the Berwick Police Department was dispatched to 356 Monroe Street for a disturbance with a possible knife. Berwick Officers arrived on scene and the reporting party stated that Efrain Gonzalez was drunk and acting irate. Gonzalez then lit a tiki...
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Rish, Joseph Scott - (1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (F3) and 2 additional charges

On September 22 nd , 2021, the Berwick Police Department was dispatched to Boyer’s Market for a hit and run. Berwick Officers arrived on scene and received the plate of the fleeing vehicle. Berwick Officers went to the address of the fleeing vehicle and observed Joseph Rish passed out at the wheel...
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Austin, Brian K - (1 count) Rape Forcible Compulsion (F1) and 1 additional charge

On March 13 th , 2020, the Berwick Police Department received a report of Brian Austin detailing a sexual assault with a minor.He was later arrested in reference to a comprehensive investigation. Click here if you believe this listing was made in error.
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Smith, Fred William - (1 count) Retail Theft (F3)

On September 30th, 2021 at approximately 1348 hours, the Berwick Police Department was dispatched to Weis Markets for a retail theft. The surveillance video showed Fred Smith stick twelve porterhouse steaks into his jacket/sweatshirt and walk out of the store without paying for them. Click here if...
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Kemp, Dustin Thomas - (1 Count) Theft By Unlawful Taking (F3) and 2 additional charges

On September 28th, 2021, the Berwick Police Department attempted a controlled buy on Dustin Kemp. Once Kemp got the money, he ran and never returned with the controlled substance. Click here if you believe this listing was made in error.
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Gonzalez, Efrain - (1 count) Aggravated Assault (F2)

On September 29th, 2021 at approximately 2147 hours, the Berwick Police Department was dispatched to 356 Monroe Street for a disturbance with a possible knife. Berwick Officers arrived on scene and the reporting party stated that Efrain Gonzalez was drunk and acting irate. Gonzalez then lit a tiki...
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Rish, Joseph Scott - (1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (F3) and 2 additional charges

On September 22 nd , 2021, the Berwick Police Department was dispatched to Boyer’s Market for a hit and run. Berwick Officers arrived on scene and received the plate of the fleeing vehicle. Berwick Officers went to the address of the fleeing vehicle and observed Joseph Rish passed out at the wheel...
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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October 20, 2021

Austin, Brian K - (1 count) Rape Forcible Compulsion (F1) and 1 additional charge

On March 13 th , 2020, the Berwick Police Department received a report of Brian Austin detailing a sexual assault with a minor.He was later arrested in reference to a comprehensive investigation. Click here if you believe this listing was made in error.
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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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May 5, 2021

Taylor, Pete William - (3 count) Possession of Controlled or Counterfeit Substance (M) and 2 additional charges

The Berwick Borough Police Department possesses an active Arrest Warrant on Pete William Taylor for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on 3/31/2021. If you see or know this individual or their whereabouts do not approach or attempt to apprehend them. Anyone...

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May 5, 2021

Sessions, Shainia Lynn - ( 1 count ) Possession of Controlled or Counterfeit Substance (M)

The Berwick Borough Police Department possesses an active Arrest Warrant on Shainia Lynn Sessions for Possession of a Controlled Substance on 4/14/2021. If you see or know this individual or their whereabouts do not approach or attempt to apprehend them. Anyone able to provide information regarding...

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May 5, 2021

Pagnotti, Joseph Rosario III - (1 Count) Arrest for Violation of Order (Protection From Abuse Violation)

The Berwick Borough Police Department possesses an active Arrest Warrant on Joseph Rosario Pagnotti III for Arrest for Violation of Order (Protection from Abuse Violation) on 4/13/2021. If you see or know this individual or their whereabouts do not approach or attempt to apprehend them. Anyone able...

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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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May 5, 2021

Martinez, Brandi Jo - (3 Counts) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and 1 additional charge

The Berwick Borough Police Department possesses an active Bench Warrant on Brandi Jo Martinez for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on 8/11/2020. If you see or know this individual or their whereabouts do not approach or attempt to apprehend them. Anyone able...

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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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May 5, 2021

Ianneillo, Ann Marie - (1 count) Flight to Avoid Apprehension (M2) and 1 additional charge

The Berwick Borough Police Department possesses an active Arrest Warrant on Ann Marie Ianneillo for Flight to Avoid Apprehension and False Identification to Law Enforcement Officer on 6/5/2020. If you see or know this individual or their whereabouts do not approach or attempt to apprehend them...

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Borough of Berwick Police Department

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March 17, 2021
ECEN TEXT TO 911

911 - CALL IF YOU CAN, TEXT IF YOU CAN'T

Text-to-911 is now available in Columbia and Montour Counties of PA. If you need help, but can’t safely speak on the phone or are unable to speak, use your mobile phone to send a text message to 9-1-1. How to text 9-1-1 in an emergency: 1. Create a new text message - Do not text and drive! 2. Enter...

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June 26, 2020

NOTICE REGARDING FIREWORKS

Consumers can now purchase and use “Class C” or “consumer-grade” fireworks that include firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and similar fireworks that contain a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material. “Display fireworks,” which are classified as including salutes that contain more...

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February 22, 2018

Threat of Violence Believed to be Hoax

The Berwick Police Department has received a report of a threat to a local school. This threat is not believed to be credible in any way. The exact wording from the threat and the person to have allegedly made it are taken directly from a hoax that is has been spreading nation wide for the past 18...

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