Busy Weekend in Wyomissing Includes DUI Arrest, Theft, and Dozens of Traffic Stops

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Wyomissing Police had a busy weekend, responding to over 70 incidents from Friday to Sunday. The incidents included a DUI arrest, a reported theft, and numerous traffic stops for violations such as speeding, faulty equipment, and school bus infractions. Police also assisted another department in a traffic stop that resulted in the recovery of controlled substances.

Why it matters

The high volume of incidents over the weekend highlights the ongoing public safety challenges faced by the Wyomissing Police Department, including impaired driving, property crime, and the need for consistent traffic enforcement to maintain order and prevent accidents on local roads.

The details

The incidents began shortly after midnight on Friday with multiple 911 hang-up calls, followed by a fraud complaint, an attempted service of a protection-from-abuse order, and numerous traffic stops throughout the day. On Friday evening, a driver was arrested on outstanding warrants, and another was taken into custody for suspected DUI after a crash. Early Saturday saw more traffic stops and citations, as well as a reported theft of around $700. Police also assisted another department in a traffic stop that led to the recovery of controlled substances.

• The incidents occurred between Friday, April 11, and early Sunday, April 13, 2026.
• The first calls came in shortly after midnight on Friday.
• A DUI arrest occurred around 11:22 p.m. on Friday.
• A reported theft took place around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday.
• Police assisted another department with a traffic stop that resulted in a controlled substances recovery on Saturday.

What’s next

The investigation into the reported theft on Saturday is ongoing, and the results of the DUI investigation will be determined through the legal process.