Longtime Berks law enforcement official sworn in as sheriff

Longtime Berks law enforcement official sworn in as sheriff

A familiar face will be taking over as sheriff of Berks County. Longtime department employee Mandy Miller was officially sworn in as acting sheriff Monday. She has worked in the office since 1999, most recently serving as chief deputy. Miller takes over for Eric Weaknecht, who won election in November to serve as the representative for the 5th Legislative District. Weaknecht had been sheriff since 2008, winning reelection just last year. Because…

Reelected Register of Deeds sworn in

A brief swearing-in ceremony for the newly re-elected Register of Deeds, L. Page Pratt, III was held on Monday. The oath was administered by Clerk of Superior Court W. Philip McRae at the Scotland County Courthouse. Source

Mandy Miller sworn In as first female Sheriff of Berks County

In a historic moment for Berks County, Mandy Miller was sworn in as Acting Sheriff Monday afternoon, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the county’s history. The ceremony took place in Courtroom 7A at the Berks County Courthouse, with a gathering of officials, family, and community members to witness the milestone event. Miller, a 25-year veteran of the Berks County Sheriff’s Office, spoke passionately about her journey and the sig…