The East Earl Township Police Department charged Matthew R. Koren of Reading with Unsworn Falsification to Authorities, a misdemeanor of the third degree.  On April 10, 2025, Koren attempted to purchase a firearm from The Sportsman's Shop, 1214 Main Street.  Koren is alleged to have made a false written statement(s) on ATF Form F4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) and/or Pennsylvania State Police form SP 4-113 Application/Record of Sale.  These false statements were discovered during the pre-purchase background check.  Koren's firearm purchase was denied.

Koren is PRESUMED INNOCENT.