Wanted in Berks: May 25, 2025
Jared Alexander
• Jared Alexander, 31, whose last known address was in Redford, Mich., is wanted on retail theft and receiving stolen property charges.
Police said Alexander took items valued at $223 from the Weis Market in Spring Township and items valued at $258 from Weis in Maxatawny Township on March 20. Alexander is also wanted in five other counties on theft charges.
He is described as 5 feet 10 inches and 230 pounds.
Charisse Devino
• Charisse Devino, 54, whose last known address was in the 100 block of North Warren Street, Pottstown, is wanted on intercept communications charges.
Reading police said Devino intercepted a phone conversation between the victim and his aunt on Oct. 15. She recorded it and posted it on social media. Police filed charges Jan. 7.
She is described as 4 feet 11 inches and 145 pounds.
Anyone with information about these fugitives is urged to contact the warrants division of the sheriff's department at 610-478-6390. Find the complete list of Berks County's most wanted at countyofberks.com/departments/sheriff/most-wanted.
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