TOP HEADLINES (BERKS, LANC) 10/23

>>Lancaster PD Internal Review Clears Officer

(Lancaster, PA) -- An internal review by Lancaster Police has cleared an officer involved in a shooting last month. The officer shot and killed 27-year-old Ricardo Munoz while responding to a domestic disturbance September 13th. Body cam video shows Munoz chasing the officer while wielding a knife. The investigation included a review of investigative reports, interviews, video, and 911 calls. 

>>Vandals Burn, Steal Presidential Campaign Flags, Signs

(Shillington, PA) -- Vandals in Shillington are responsible for separate incidents where presidential campaign signs or banners have been stolen or damaged. First responders were called to the scene on Second Street Wednesday night for a report that four girls had set fire to a Trump campaign symbol near the street. Just houses away, surveillance images captured someone taking down a man's Trump flag about a month ago. In Muhlenburg Township, young people were seen on camera ripping down a woman's Biden flag. Several similar incidents have been reported. No one has been charged in any of the incidents.

>>Police Investigating Reading Shooting

(Reading, PA) -- Police are investigating a shooting in Reading. The shooting happened last night near North Fourth and Walnut streets. Early reports say a man was wounded in the leg, but the victim's condition is unknown. It's not clear if any arrests have been made.   

>>Topton Lutheran Home Cuts Ribbon On Community Trail

(Longswamp Township, PA) -- A new community walking trail is available in Longswamp Township. The Lutheran Home at Topton cut the ribbon on the trail yesterday. The trail connects seniors' homes to a nearby pond and patio. 

>>Berks Warns Of Extra Weekend Traffic At Ag Center

(Berks County, PA) -- Berks County officials are warning of extra weekend traffic at the Ag Center. The center is the site of the county's 2020 household hazardous waste collection program Saturday and Sunday. The mail-in ballot drop box at the location will be open Saturday morning. 


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