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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Serving the municipalities of Ephrata Borough, Ephrata Township, West Cocalico Township and Adamstown Borough, our officers and civilian employees are committed to providing the highest level of service to our citizens and our community and we strive to keep our neighborhoods safe through effective law enforcement as well as by preventing crimes before they occur.
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Local Lens Program
Do you have a home surveillance system? Would you like to help your local police solve crimes?

Let’s be partners!

The Ephrata Police Department, in conjunction with CRIMEWATCH Technologies, Inc, is proud to introduce our “Local Lens” program. Local Lens invites individuals and businesses to contribute to the safety of their neighborhood by registering their security cameras with the Ephrata Police Department.
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Internet Purchase Exchange Location
As a reminder, the parking lot of Ephrata Borough Hall / Ephrata Police Department is a Safe Trading Location, also known as a Meetup Spot, for buyers and sellers from online and mobile marketplaces to meet in person to complete transactions. This Safe Trading Location, intended to improve the security of in-person transactions, is a community location that is public, surveilled, well-lit and monitored by the police department.
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Prescription Drug Drop Off
The Ephrata Police Dept. is a PA MedReturn location The goal is to help fight prescription drug abuse, especially among children and teenagers who often resort to unused or expired medications. Residents may dispose of unused prescription medications by depositing them in the blue box located in the lobby of the Ephrata Police Station.
The box will accept: prescription and over-the-counter solid medications (tablets and capsules); and pet medications.
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February 5, 2023

Foltz, Barry Lynn - Possession of a Controlled Substance

Ephrata Police recently arrested Barry Lynn Foltz, 40, of Ephrata, for Possession of a Controlled Substance. On 02/02/2023, at 1:40 p.m., an Ephrata Police officer observed Foltz and knew he had an active Lancaster County Bench Warrant. Foltz was subsequently taken into custody on his outstanding...

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Charges:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

February 5, 2023

O'Donnell, James Francis Jr. - Theft By Unlawful Taking

Ephrata Police recently charged James Francis O’Donnell Jr., 48, of Ephrata, with Theft by Unlawful Taking. On January 17, 2023, the victim, living in the 100 block of Washinton Ave., could not locate a package delivered to his address. The victim obtained nearby video footage showing a male...

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Ephrata Police Department

Charges:

Theft By Unlawful Taking

February 5, 2023

LEHMIER, DERRICK THOMAS - Resisting Arrest and 1 additional charge

Ephrata Police recently charged Derrick Thomas Lehmier, 37, of Ephrata, with Resisting Arrest and Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot. On January 17, 2023, at 11.23 a.m., Ephrata Police contacted Lehmier at a local business after receiving the report of suspicious activity involving Lehmier...

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Charges:

Resisting Arrest, Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot

January 30, 2023

Statement of the Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association on the Death of Tyre Nichols

Statement of the Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association on the Death of Tyre Nichols The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers is appalling, indefensible and sickening. Our thoughts go out to Mr. Nichols’ family, his friends, colleagues, and his community. Our Association...

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January 26, 2023

Valn, shawn Anthony - criminal trespass

Ephrata Police charged Shawn A. Valn, 29, homeless, with Criminal Trespass. On January 25, 2023 at 6:44 a.m., maintenance workers found Valn in vacant room in an office building in the 300 block of East Main Street, Ephrata Borough. Damage was also located on a door to the building. When Valn was...

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Charges:

criminal trespass

February 5, 2023

Foltz, Barry Lynn - Possession of a Controlled Substance

Ephrata Police recently arrested Barry Lynn Foltz, 40, of Ephrata, for Possession of a Controlled Substance. On 02/02/2023, at 1:40 p.m., an Ephrata Police officer observed Foltz and knew he had an active Lancaster County Bench Warrant. Foltz was subsequently taken into custody on his outstanding...

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Ephrata Police Department

Charges:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

February 5, 2023

O'Donnell, James Francis Jr. - Theft By Unlawful Taking

Ephrata Police recently charged James Francis O’Donnell Jr., 48, of Ephrata, with Theft by Unlawful Taking. On January 17, 2023, the victim, living in the 100 block of Washinton Ave., could not locate a package delivered to his address. The victim obtained nearby video footage showing a male...

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Ephrata Police Department

Charges:

Theft By Unlawful Taking

February 5, 2023

LEHMIER, DERRICK THOMAS - Resisting Arrest and 1 additional charge

Ephrata Police recently charged Derrick Thomas Lehmier, 37, of Ephrata, with Resisting Arrest and Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot. On January 17, 2023, at 11.23 a.m., Ephrata Police contacted Lehmier at a local business after receiving the report of suspicious activity involving Lehmier...

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Ephrata Police Department

Charges:

Resisting Arrest, Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot

January 26, 2023

Valn, shawn Anthony - criminal trespass

Ephrata Police charged Shawn A. Valn, 29, homeless, with Criminal Trespass. On January 25, 2023 at 6:44 a.m., maintenance workers found Valn in vacant room in an office building in the 300 block of East Main Street, Ephrata Borough. Damage was also located on a door to the building. When Valn was...

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Ephrata Police Department

Charges:

criminal trespass

January 25, 2023

McGann, David K - 3 counts of Theft By Deception

Detectives from the Ephrata Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police Troop J, have charged David Keith McGann, 51, of Quakertown with three counts of Theft by Deception. The Criminal Complaint alleges that McGann accepted approximately $15,000 in money from two separate Ephrata based...

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Charges:

3 counts of Theft By Deception

February 18, 2022

Jackson, Daquai Anthony - (1 count ) Retail Theft (F3)

The Ephrata Police Department hold an active arrest warrant for Daquai Jackson. It is alleged that on September 30, 2021 Jackson stole Yankee Candles from a store in the 400 block of North Reading Road, within Ephrata Township. If you know the whereabouts of Jackson, please contact the Ephrata...

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Charges:

(1 count ) Retail Theft (F3)

January 18, 2022

Brackbill, Kyle R. - Theft By Unlawful Taking

***UPDATE*** The warrant has been served and the defendant was arranged. Ephrata Police obtained an arrest warrant for Kyle R. Brackbill, 30, last know address of Lititz, for theft. Police allege that in late December Brackbill stole a trailer and a four-wheeler from a storage area in the 1000...

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Charges:

Theft By Unlawful Taking

November 23, 2018

Michel, Ferdinand J III - Theft By Unlawful Taking

Ephrata Police hold a warrant for the arrest of Ferdinand J. Michell III, 37, of Palmyra. On September 26, 2018, an employee of a business in the 300 block of South Reading Road, Ephrata Borough, reported that his wallet was taken from the office area. The value of the wallet and its contents was $...

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Ephrata Police Department

Charges:

Theft By Unlawful Taking

October 23, 2018

Blessing, Daulton Lee - Retail Theft and 2 additional charges

Ephrata Police hold a warrant for the arrest of Daulton Lee Blessing, 23, last known address of Denver, PA. Blessing is charged with Retail Theft, Prohibited Offensive Weapons and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Police allege that on September 12, 2018, Blessing failed to pay for $168 worth of...

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Charges:

Retail Theft, Prohibited offensive weapons, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia

May 23, 2018

Mankins, Brianne E. - Receving Stolen Property and 8 additional charges

Ephrata Police hold a warrant for the arrest of Brianne E. Mankins, 22, last known address of Ephrata. On May 22, 2018 at 12:32 a.m., Ephrata Police responded to the first block of East Pine Street, Ephrata Borough, to investigate a report of suspicious activity. Police located Mankins asleep in a...

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Charges:

Receving Stolen Property, Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Police, False Identification to Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended or Revoked, Trespass by Motor Vehicle, Traffic Control Signals, Duties at Stop Signs, One-way Roadways

December 27, 2022

Investigation

UPDATE- 01/04/23 **After requesting assistance from the public regarding witnesses or video, the Ephrata Police Department received additional footage related to this case. On January 3, 2023 footage from December 25, 2022 at approximately 12:25 AM was obtained which clearly showed a subject climb...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

December 27, 2022

ROAD CLOSURE

***UPDATE-ROAD OPENED*** 12/27/22 at 7:40am ROAD CLOSURE Water Main Break The First Block of Bethany Road between US 322 (East Main St) and East Fulton Street in Ephrata Borough will be closed until approximately 0800hrs 12-27-22 due to a water main break. The Ephrata Borough Public Works reported...

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December 22, 2022

Criminal Attempt Theft

Ephrata Police are investigating an attempted theft of an air conditioning unit on 12-21-22 at 0730hrs at the Adamstown Carwash in the 3000 Block of N. Reading Road (PA Rt. 272) , Adamstown Borough. Adamstown Carwash owner reported he discovered an outside air conditioning unit next to the building...

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Incident Type:

Theft

December 22, 2022

Shots Fired During Altercation

***UPDATE*** The gun believed to have been used in this incident has been recovered by police. On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at approximately 5:45pm, Ephrata Police officers responded to a reported altercation involving several juvenile acquaintances in the area of the Ephrata Post Office, 129...

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Incident Type:

Aggravated Assault

October 13, 2022

Fugitive From Justice

Ephrata Police arrested John J. Figueroa M/32 with last known address of Reading, Pa as a fugitive from justice following an incident in Reinholds area of West Cocalico Township. Ephrata Police, while conducting business checks around 2:30am on 10-13-22 in the 100 block of W. Main St, Reinholds,...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

December 21, 2022

Fire Investigation

On December 20, 2022 at 7:22 p.m. the Ephrata Police Department, Ephrata Ambulance, Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company and local mutual aid fire departments were dispatched to an apartment building fire with entrapment in the 300 Block of West Main Street, Ephrata Borough. The first arriving police...

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December 2, 2022

Robbery Investigation

Ephrata Police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the A Plus Sunoco, 529 W. Main St. in Ephrata Borough. On Thursday, December 1, 2022 at approximately 9:04 p.m., a male suspect walked into the store and asked for all the money in the register, and when doing so, the suspect...

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Case Status:

Current

November 26, 2022

Theft Investigation

Ephrata Police are asking for assistance in identifying the two persons in the surveillance video captured on 11/26/2022 at the Ephrata Walmart. The individuals in the surveillance photographs are believed to have committed theft from multiple victims in West Cocalico Township and then used stolen...

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Case Status:

Current

November 16, 2022

Recent Retail Theft Arrests at Walmart

Recent Retail Theft Arrests at Walmart The following arrest were recently made for retail theft at Walmart, 890 East Main Street, Ephrata Township, based upon complaints received from Walmart Asset Protection: On November 9, 2022 at 3:49 p.m., Elisa L. Burwick, 49, of Lancaster, failed to ring $144...

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October 17, 2022

Death Investigation

On October 17, 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Ephrata Police responded to the 600 block of Mount Airy Road, West Cocalico Township, for a person run over by a bulldozer. Police and emergency crews arrived and determined one man was killed after being struck by the bulldozer. Police learned that...

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Case Status:

Current

January 30, 2023

Statement of the Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association on the Death of Tyre Nichols

Statement of the Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association on the Death of Tyre Nichols The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers is appalling, indefensible and sickening. Our thoughts go out to Mr. Nichols’ family, his friends, colleagues, and his community. Our Association...

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Ephrata Police Department

May 16, 2022

Organization Acts Alone

A local citizen inquired as to the legitimacy of a packet received in the mail. It was from an organization called "Citizens Behind the Badge." According to the organization's website, they intend to advocate for the men and women of law enforcement. The Ephrata Police Department has no reason to...

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April 6, 2022

Ephrata Police investigation leads to Federal Conviction

Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Pennsylvania FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 1, 2022 North Carolina Man Convicted by Federal Jury for Gunpoint Robbery of Puppies from Lancaster County Breeder PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams...

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March 29, 2022

Alleged School Threat was Fake Account

On Saturday evening, March 26, 2022 the Ephrata Police were made aware of a possible threat to the safety of students of Ephrata High School. The alleged threat was made over social media and then was circulated for a time until an initial report to the Police. Officers acted immediately to track...

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March 15, 2022

BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ALERT

ATTENTION BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS! The Ephrata Police Department is committed to excellent service to or residents and businesses. To help us help businesses, we’ve established a new, modern method for owners and managers to provide us with the best emergency contact information. If you are an...

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