NARCOTICS ARREST - C. VAZQUEZ-PEREZ
News Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NARCOTICS ARREST
NARCOTICS ARREST
DEFENDANT: Christian Vazquez-Perez (30 years of age)
Reading, PA
Chrisitan Vazquez-Perez
CHARGES: Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl (F)
Possession of Fentanyl and Cocaine (M)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
Persons Not to Possess Firearms (F2)
DETAILS OF INCIDENT:
The Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force conducted a drug investigation in the
City of Reading, Berks County. It began in May of 2025, and was in response to illegal drug
sales being conducted from 534 Mulberry St. As a result of this, task force detectives obtained a
search warrant for the residence, and the body of the suspect Christian Vazquez-Perez. The
warrant was issued by Magisterial District Justice Kyley L. Scott.
On July 24, 2025, at approximately 9:20 AM, detectives served the search warrant. Vazquez-
Perez was found inside the residence. A search was conducted, and the following evidentiary
items were seized:
- 220 packets of fentanyl
- One fully loaded Palmetto State Armory 9mm semi-automatic pistol
- Ohaus digital scale
- Drug package materials
- Small bag containing suspected cocaine
- $334 in US currency believed to be the proceeds of sales
- Two cellular telephones
The total street value of the controlled substances seized was estimated at $2,500.
Evidence Seized
The suspect, Christian Vazquez-Perez was arrested and transported to the Berks County Sheriff’s
Processing Center where he was fingerprinted and photographed. He currently is awaiting
preliminary arraignment on the listed charges.
As in every criminal case, the fact that an arrest occurred or a complaint has been filed is merely
an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has information, please contact the Berks County
Detectives at 610-478-7171. They can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County
by either calling 877-373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on their mobile device, or
via text message by typing ALERTBERKS along with their tip to 847411.
Processing Center where he was fingerprinted and photographed. He currently is awaiting
preliminary arraignment on the listed charges.
As in every criminal case, the fact that an arrest occurred or a complaint has been filed is merely
an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has information, please contact the Berks County
Detectives at 610-478-7171. They can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County
by either calling 877-373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on their mobile device, or
via text message by typing ALERTBERKS along with their tip to 847411.