Bethel Township Police Department, Berks County

09/11/2026

09/01/2026

On the afternoon of Monday, August 31 Bethel Township Police were alerted to an address on Bennett Street where a male was reported to be having a mental health crisis and had possibly committed a criminal act as well. Out of an abundance of caution, Bethel Township Police requested assistance from the Berks County Emergency Response Team (BCERT). Officers who initially responded prior to BCERT’s arrival on scene ensured that the male remained contained to the residence and posed no threat to the public.

The involved male was taken into custody without incident shortly after 6:00PM. Bethel Township Police were assisted by Bethel Community Ambulance, Bethel Fire Company, Frystown Fire Company, Mount Aetna Fire Company, Tulpehocken Township Police, Womelsdorf Police, Pennsylvania State Police as well as multiple members of BCERT.

During this incident roads in the vicinity were shut down, and the school district was alerted to those closures. We appreciate the patience of the community as we worked to a safe conclusion to this incident. All roadways are back open. The investigation remains open and actively ongoing.

08/31/2026

Bethel Township Police have an active police incident.
Please avoid the area of Bennett Street, Bashore Street, and Swope Road.

07/01/2026

Bethel Township Police Department sends our deepest condolences to the family of Trooper Michael Pahira, as well as PSP Frackville as they grieve the loss of their son & brother.

Rest in peace Trooper Pahira.💙

06/27/2026

Due to the weather, the celebration event has been postponed. They will be rescheduling a date in fall within the next few weeks.

06/26/2026

A dog has been found on Schubert Road near Midway Road in Bethel. If you recognize him and know who he belongs to, please contact 800-372-9111.
Thank you! 🐾

06/17/2026

🇺🇸 Bethel Township ~ Celebrating 250 Years!! 🇺🇸

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