Reading FOP Lodge #9

06/08/2026

Got ‘em!

ARREST MADE FOLLOWING RECKLESS DRIVING INCIDENT

On the evening of June 7, 2026, videos began circulating on social media showing a male engaging in reckless and careless driving in the area of the Pagoda.Shortly after, Reading Police Officers identified the driver as 37-year-old Reading resident Jean Muniz-Hernandez.

On the morning of June 8, 2026, members of the Reading Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit located and took Muniz-Hernandez into custody following a brief foot pursuit. Officers also discovered that he had several outstanding warrants.Appropriate charges will be filed in connection with this incident.

The Reading Police Department reminds motorists that reckless driving endangers everyone on our roadways and will not be tolerated.

The Reading Police Department wants residents and visitors to enjoy community gatherings and events throughout our city in a safe, respectful, and lawful manner.

We welcome the public's use of our parks, landmarks, and public spaces, but reckless behavior, dangerous driving, and actions that place others at risk will not be tolerated.

Our goal is to ensure that everyone can enjoy these events safely while protecting the quality of life of those who live, work, and visit Reading.

-RPD

06/05/2026

🕊️ In memoriam on the 22nd Anniversary 🕊️

Police Officer Michael Harry Wise, II
Reading Police Department, PA
End of Watch: Saturday, June 5, 2004

Police Officer Michael Wise died of wounds he received when he was accidentally shot by another officer who mistook him and two other undercover officers for suspects during a shootout in the 700 block of Schuylkill Avenue.

Officer Wise and the two undercover officers were conducting a search for a suspect involved in an earlier shooting when they observed a man exit a car in front of them holding a handgun. The man immediately opened fire on the officers when he saw them. Officer Wise and another one of the officers exited the patrol car and exchanged fire with the suspects.

At the same time, another officer came upon the scene and observed the shootout. Thinking the officer still in the car was one of the suspect, he ordered him to drop his weapon. As the undercover officer continued firing at the suspect the uniformed officer fired four rounds. One of the rounds deflected off of the undercover car and struck Officer Wise in the head.

The undercover officer in the vehicle drove Officer Wise to a nearby hospital and he was then airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital, where he later died from his wounds. The other undercover officer continued chasing the suspect and apprehended a short time later.

The suspect was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to only 13.5 to 27 years in prison.

Officer Wise had served with the Reading Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.

06/02/2026

UPDATE: Due to an expected large crowd, the gates to Don Thomas Stadium will now open at 9AM. The service is set to begin at noon.

The Exeter Township School District will host the end-of-watch service of Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Lutz Funeral Home is handling arrangements with the Fraternal Order of Police and Exeter Township Police Department coordinating the service.

The Exeter Township Senior High School’s lot will be closed to the public. Public parking and a shuttle will be available at Reiffton School, 4355 Dunham Drive. If that lot fills, additional parking and a shuttle will be available at the Exeter Promenade. Guests should plan to arrive early as parking may be limited.

The service is expected to last approximately one hour and will conclude with a 21-gun salute and helicopter flyover in honor of Officer Yeager's service and sacrifice.
Officer Yeager’s obituary can be found on the funeral home's website at https://www.lutzfuneralhome.com/obituaries/kristen-yeager.

The Exeter Township School District is honored to provide a place for family, friends, colleagues and community members to come together to remember and celebrate the life of Officer Kristen Yeager. A 2002 graduate of Exeter Township Senior High School, Officer Yeager dedicated her life to serving others, and her loss is deeply felt throughout our community. The District extends its heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, fellow officers and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

06/02/2026

View Kristen M. (Houck) Yeager's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/02/2026

On Friday, Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristin Yeager was responding to an emergency call to assist a neighboring agency. While enroute, Officer Yeager was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Earl Township, PA. Her patrol car left the roadway, collided into a tree and she was ejected from the vehicle. Kristen was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

42-year old Officer Kristen Yeager proudly served with the Central Berks Regional Police Department for two and a half years. Kristen previously worked as a school resource officer for both Boyertown Area High School and Lebanon County High School, and as an officer with Womelsdorf PD.

Kristen was a graduate of Exeter High School and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Administration of Justice from Shippensburg University, where she was a gifted and standout athlete on their field hockey team. She was a member of the 2005 team that won the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship. She later coached field hockey and basketball to give back to the youth and remain in the sports that she held close to heart.

Kristen enjoyed fitness and being outside in the sunshine. But most importantly, she loved being a mom. Her kids were her absolute life. Kristen leaves behind a loving husband and three young children. Officer Yeager was the first line of duty death in the CBRPD since it was founded in 1993.

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

Today, our department mourns the heartbreaking loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a call for service on May 29, 2026.

Officer Yeager served our community with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She answered the call to protect and serve each day, placing the safety of others above her own. Her commitment to her badge, her fellow officers, and the citizens she served will never be forgotten.

We ask that you keep Officer Yeager’s family, friends, and our entire law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Officer Yeager. Your watch has ended, but your legacy of service and sacrifice will live on forever. We got it from here.

🖤💙 End of Watch: May 29, 2026