Reading, PA – Authorities in Berks County are asking for the public’s help locating a man who allegedly fled police during a traffic stop and remains wanted on multiple charges.
According to the Berks County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are searching for Steven Swavely, 32, of Limerick, PA, who is accused of fleeing to elude a police officer, recklessly endangering another person, and violating county probation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, when an Eastern Berks Regional Police officer attempted a traffic stop on Swavely. Authorities say Swavely allegedly turned onto another street and sped away at a high rate of speed. The following day, charges were filed against him for fleeing to elude an officer.
Sheriff officials added that Swavely is also wanted in Montgomery County on separate terroristic threat charges. His last known address was 74 W. Ridge Pike in Limerick. Swavely is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Berks County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 610-478-6390 or submit a tip through the department’s mobile app. Authorities emphasized that all calls are confidential and every tip helps.
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