Wanted man apprehended in Reading

Roberto Ortiz Jr. was arrested on felony charges by a U.S. Marshals Service task force.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 28-year-old man wanted on felony charges of strangulation and simple assault was apprehended by a U.S. Marshals Service task force in Reading, Pennsylvania. Roberto Ortiz Jr. was taken into custody in the 1000 block of Birch Street and transported to the Berks County Central Booking Center for processing and arraignment.

Why it matters

The arrest of Ortiz Jr. on outstanding felony charges highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to apprehend wanted individuals and bring them to justice. The U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force plays a key role in tracking down and arresting suspects who have evaded local authorities.

The details

Members of the Berks County Sheriff's Office assigned to the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, along with other task force members, made the arrest of Roberto Ortiz Jr. on February 11th. Ortiz Jr. was wanted on felony charges of strangulation and simple assault filed by the Reading Police Department.

  • Ortiz Jr. was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service task force on February 11, 2026.
  • The felony charges against Ortiz Jr. were filed by the Reading Police Department prior to his arrest.

The players

Roberto Ortiz Jr.

A 28-year-old man from Reading, Pennsylvania who was wanted on felony charges of strangulation and simple assault.

U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force

A law enforcement task force that includes members from the Berks County Sheriff's Office and other agencies, focused on apprehending wanted individuals.

Reading Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that filed the felony charges against Roberto Ortiz Jr.

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What’s next

District Judge Kyley Scott set bail for Ortiz Jr. at $5,000 unsecured, and he was subsequently released.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing collaboration between local and federal law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend individuals wanted on outstanding criminal charges, ensuring that the justice system can properly address such cases.