Derek Lopez

Nov 10, 2024 | readingeagle.com | Derek Lopez

The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives:• Robert Purfield, 39, whose last known address was in the 800 block of Franklin Street, Reading is wanted on theft charges. Cumru Township police stated that on June 13, Purfield stole an SUV valued at $8,990. Charges were filed on June 16. He is described as 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds. • Carlos Beltran-Lopez, 44, whose last known address was in the 700 block of North Ninth Street, Reading, is wanted on retail theft charges.

Nov 5, 2024 | readingeagle.com | Derek Lopez

• Jeff Dunham, a ventriloquist who has been amazing people for a long time, is set to perform on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Santander Arena in Reading. A quick glance of Dunham’s childhood photos reveals the milestones of youth — birthdays, graduations, awkward first dates … very awkward first dates. Nothing unusual — except for the fact that in almost every photo, he’s joined by a dummy seated on his lap.

Nov 3, 2024 | readingeagle.com | Derek Lopez

The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitive:• Roberto Cruz-Rodriguez, 53, whose last known address was in the 600 block of South 17 1/2 Street, Reading, is wanted on corrupt organizations and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (fentanyl) charges. Police stated that on Feb. 1, 2022, Cruz-Rodriguez conducted a financial transaction involving proceeds of unlawful activity.

Oct 27, 2024 | readingeagle.com | Derek Lopez

• Johannica Gonzalez, 53, whose last known address was in the 200 block of North 11th Street, Reading, is wanted on retail theft, receiving stolen property and theft by deception charges. Police said that on Sept.14, Gonzalez stole $263 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in Tilden Township. On Sept. 25, Gonzalez stole $1,028 worth of merchandise from Camping World in Tilden Township. Gonzalez was seen on surveillance taking the merchandise without paying in both incidents.

Oct 24, 2024 | readingeagle.com | Derek Lopez

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