Steven Henshaw

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Reporter and Columnist at Reading Eagle

I record the first draft of local history for the Reading Eagle. I also write books: https://t.co/QREJuNiH3g

Articles

Burglar caught in western Berks home holding bag of rare coins, police say

5 days ago | readingeagle.com | Steven Henshaw

Spring Township police said they arrested a burglary suspect as he tried to flee a home with a with a bag of rare coins that he took from the homeowner’s bedroom late Friday. Mikaell C. Younger, 18, of Philadelphia was committed to Berks County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail to await a hearing following arraignment Saturday before District Judge Carissa L. Johnson in Reading Central Court.
Dissecting a Berks sheriff impersonator’s phone scam message [Opinion]

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Steven Henshaw

My friend received a call from someone who sounded like Matthew McConaughey. Besides the Texas drawl, there was something else suspicious about the caller’s greeting. “This is a sergeant, Bubby Bubbenmoyer, calling to assess the contacts with a M.L.,” the caller said. “I’m calling from the Berks County Sheriff’s Department. This is regarding a civil matter.”She was instructed to call a number with a 610 area code.
Berks coroner seeks relatives of former Shillington man

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Steven Henshaw

The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking relatives of John E. Halko, 97, formerly of Shillington, who died April 10 in Reading Hospital. Officials have been unable to identify his next of kin. Anyone with information is asked to call the coroner’s office at 610-478-3280.
Berks coroner seeks relatives of former Shillington man

1 week ago | readingeagle.com | Steven Henshaw

The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking relatives of John E. Halko, 97, formerly of Shillington, who died April 10 in Reading Hospital. Officials have been unable to identify his next of kin. Anyone with information is asked to call the coroner’s office at 610-478-3280.
Rider caught after 100 mph chase on motorcycle on Route 422 in Berks

1 week ago | readingeagle.com | Steven Henshaw

A former Birdsboro man with a recent criminla conviction is back in Berks County jail after Reading police said he led an officer on a high-speed chase on Route 422 over the weekend while wearing a jacket with the Pagan’s logo. John E. Lutz IV, 34, was jailed in lieu of $25,000 bail after arraignment Saturday night before District Judge Eric J. Taylor in Reading Central Court.
Fleetwood police seek suspect in credit card fraud

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Steven Henshaw

Crime Alert Berks County, a citizen crime-fighting group, is offering cash rewards of up to $10,000 to anyone supplying tips that lead to an arrest in this case or any other case or crime. Tipsters with crime information can call 877-373-9913 anytime or contact Crime Alert at its website at www.alertberks.org or via the AlertBerks smartphone app. No one will ask the name of the caller, who will be assigned a code number.
Fleetwood police seek suspect in credit card fraud

1 week ago | readingeagle.com | Steven Henshaw

Crime Alert Berks County, a citizen crime-fighting group, is offering cash rewards of up to $10,000 to anyone supplying tips that lead to an arrest in this case or any other case or crime. Tipsters with crime information can call 877-373-9913 anytime or contact Crime Alert at its website at www.alertberks.org or via the AlertBerks smartphone app. No one will ask the name of the caller, who will be assigned a code number.
Truck fire slowing traffic on northbound Route 222 north of Route 183 in Berks

1 week ago | readingeagle.com | Steven Henshaw

Cleanup after a box truck fire in the area of Route 222 and Route 61 in Muhlenberg Township has northbound traffic reduced to a single lane, Berks County emergency officials said about 7:30 a.m.The lane restriction was expected to last until approximately 8:30 a.m.
Memorial Day ceremonies, parades across Berks uphold 157-year tradition

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Steven Henshaw

From Kutztown to Hamburg, Fleetwood to Mohnton, Sinking Spring to Wernersville and places in-between, reverent ceremonies were conducted Monday to honor members of the U.S. armed services who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. Nowadays, fewer than a few dozen people, including participants, typically attend these Memorial Day services, some of which were held in cemeteries following parades.
Memorial Day ceremonies, parades across Berks upholds 157-year tradition

1 week ago | readingeagle.com | Steven Henshaw

From Kutztown to Hamburg, Fleetwood to Mohnton, Sinking Spring to Wernersville and places in-between, reverent ceremonies were conducted Monday to honor members of the U.S. armed services who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. Nowadays, fewer than a few dozen people, including participants, typically attend these Memorial Day services, some of which were held in cemeteries following parades.