Bethel Township Police Department, Berks County

05/31/2026

President Regan issued the following statement regarding the passing of Central Berks Regional Police Department Officer Kristen Yeager.

05/30/2026

Bethel Township Police Department sends our deepest condolences to the family of Officer Kristen Yeager, as well as to the Central Berks County Regional Police Department as they grieve the loss of one of their officers. Rest in Peace Officer Yeager and thank you for your service.

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

04/20/2026

04/01/2026

The Bethel Township Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying the driver who fled the scene of an accident at the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and I78 Ramp C2, Bethel Township, Berks County, PA on March 31, 2026.
The suspect vehicle (pictured) is a tan-colored E30 5-series BMW with damage on the driver's side of the front bumper and did not have a registration plate.
The suspect (pictured) is a white or Hispanic male with brown hair and a brown and grey goatee.
The vehicle was last seen fleeing eastbound on I78 from Lancaster Avenue.

01/23/2026

In case you didn’t know📢
The township has declared a snow emergency, effective Saturday, January 24 at 8 PM, and continuing until further notice. An update will be issued when the snow emergency has been lifted.❄️Stay safe!

10/23/2025

Keep bus stop safety at the top of your list this school year! 📋

When you’re driving, always stop when the stop-arm is out. 🛑



NHTSA

10/23/2025

08/07/2025

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08/07/2025

08/07/2025

If you have taken a photo of yourself or your family enjoying National Night Out 2025, send it to us and we will add it to the album 📸