David S. Mowery

3 weeks ago | readingeagle.com | David S. Mowery

A New York man has pleaded guilty in federal court to kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from her Reading home and taking her to his apartment in 2022. Duane Taylor, 50, of Brooklyn pleaded guilty Thursday before U.S. District Court Judge John M. Gallagher to charges of kidnapping, travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, production of child pornography, possession of child pornography and transportation of child pornography.

3 weeks ago | readingeagle.com | David S. Mowery

Pennsylvanians who receive public benefits now can lock their electronic benefit transfer card when they’re not using it to prevent theft of benefits. The cards, referred to as EBT, are used for benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other cash benefits.

3 weeks ago | readingeagle.com | Steven Henshaw |David S. Mowery

It’s time to put the cellphone down. Beginning Thursday, police in Pennsylvania can issue written warnings for using hand-held devices while driving — even if you’re stopped temporarily in traffic, at a red light or other brief delay. Gov. Josh Shapiro last June signed the measure, known as Paul Miller’s Law. Miller was killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer in 2010 in Monroe County as the result of a distracted driver who reached for their phone while driving, officials said.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David S. Mowery

A Berks County man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges he sold about $186,000 in counterfeit artwork that he claimed had been created by prominent artists, including the late Keith Haring. Carter Reese, 77, pleaded guilty Thursday before U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl in Philadelphia to one count each of wire fraud and mail fraud, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf of the Eastern District.

3 weeks ago | readingeagle.com | David S. Mowery

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