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Man sought after attempting to murder uncle in Berks County, police say

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Police are searching for a man accused of stabbing his 61-year-old uncle in Cumru Township in Berks County on Monday afternoon, police said.

The stabbing occurred at around 4:44 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the 1700 block of Acorn Drive, police said.

The suspect, identified as 40-year-old James Rice, allegedly stabbed his uncle several times before fleeing the scene in a 2004 dark blue Volvo XC70 with the Pennsylvania license plate LRD6371, police said.

The uncle, who has not been identified, was taken to the hospital and his condition is unknown at this time. However, police say he was alert and conscious when they first arrived at the scene.

Rice is wanted for attempted homicide and anyone who sees him or has information on his whereabouts is urged to call the Cumru Township Police Department at 610-777-9595 or the Crime Alert Berks County hotline at 1-877-373-9913.

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Brendan Brightman

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