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Unemployment Fraud
A rash of unemployment benefits fraud is occurring in the four municipalities served by the Ephrata Police Department. Since July 1, 2021, the department has received 45 reports of this type of fraud from residents, 14 of those reports were made on July 14, 2021.

Victims have discovered the fraud when they:

-Were notified by their employer of a claim being filed.
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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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News Feed

September 6, 2021

Vehicle Accident with Injuries

On September 6, 2021 at 11:28 a.m., Ephrata Police were dispatched to a vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Parkview Heights Road and Bethany Road, Ephrata Township. An SUV, driven by Matthew Hill, 26, of Ephrata, traveled eastbound on Parkview Heights Road, lost control and...

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September 6, 2021

Road Closure

As a result of the recent flooding (9/1/21), the bridge on Rettew Mill Road in Ephrata Township, between the 900-1000 block, is closed until further notice.

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Ephrata Police Department

September 1, 2021

Help ID Hit and Run Vehicle/Driver

The Ephrata Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify the vehicle and driver involved in a hit and run crash that occurred in Ephrata Borough on August 31, 2001 at approximately 9:56pm. Witnesses reported seeing a silver Nissan Versa strike a pedestrian on East Main Street at...

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September 1, 2021

Hit and Run involving a pedestrian

The Ephrata Police Department responded to a hit and run crash that involved a pedestrian on 08/31/21 at approximately 9:56 p.m. at the intersection of East Main Street and Lake Street in Ephrata Borough. According to witnesses a silver in color Nissan Versa struck a pedestrian on East Main Street...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

August 27, 2021

ACCIDENT involving School Bus

Ephrata Police were called to the intersection of Indiantown and Schoeneck Roads in West Cocalico Township around 3:15pm for a crash involving a two vehicles and a small school bus. Ephrata Poilce determined a white sedan driven by a 17yr old female from Ephrata reportedly turned left into the path...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

August 17, 2021

Sites, Leann Kimberly - (1 count ) Retail Theft (F3)

On 08-16-21, Ephrata Police arrested Leann K. Sites, F/35 of Narvon, for Retail Theft following an incident at the Walmart. Ephrata Police were called at approximately 4:45 PM to the Ephrata Walmart by Loss Prevention for a female who attempted to leave the store without paying for $22.93 worth of...

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Charges:

(1 count ) Retail Theft (F3)

August 11, 2021

Alam, Zackary j. - Burglary

Ephrata Police have charged Zachary J. Alam, 29, of Centreville, Virginia, with the January 29, 2021 burglary of Stoudt’s Antique Mall. Antiques valued at $5,684 were taken during the burglary. On January 29, 2021 at 9:42 p.m., Ephrata Police responded to a burglar alarm at Stoudt’s Antique Mall,...

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Charges:

Burglary

August 9, 2021

Turner, Harvey John - Retail Theft

On 08-06-21, Ephrata Police arrested Harvey John Turner V, M/26 of Denver, for Retail Theft following an incident at the Walmart. Ephrata Police were called at approximately 10:17 PM to the Ephrata Walmart by Loss Prevention for a male who reportedly did not purchase various items and left the...

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Charges:

Retail Theft

July 30, 2021

morales, brittney marie - RETAIL THEFT- Shopping Lifting Spree

Ephrata Police arrested Brittney M. Morales F/27 of Cherry Alley, Schoeneck, PA for felony Retail Theft following an investigation into numerous retail thefts at the Weis Markets, 300 Block of North Reading Road, Ephrata. Ephrata Police received information from Weis Market Loss Prevention officer...

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Charges:

RETAIL THEFT- Shopping Lifting Spree

July 8, 2021

Shannon, Joshua Tyler - Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer (M2); Resisting Arrest (M2)

Between 6/17/21 to 6/19/21, Ephrata police investigated multiple complaints against Joshua T. Shannon M/28 of Ephrata, in or near the 100 block of Church Ave. Ephrata. Ephrata Police subsequently filed charges against Shannon for his actions relating to: operating a vehicle while his driving...

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Charges:

Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer (M2); Resisting Arrest (M2)

August 2, 2021

Shreiner, Anna Marie - Terroristic Threats and 1 additional charge

Ephrata Police have charged Anna Marie Shreiner, 24, last known address in Strasburg, PA, with Terroristic Threats and Threat to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction as the result of the investigation into on bomb threat at Magisterial District Judge Russell’s Office, 609 East Main Street, Ephrata...

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Charges:

Terroristic Threats, Threat to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction

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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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

October 23, 2018

Allen, ivan - Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse and 2 additional charges

Ephrata Police hold a warrant for the arrest of Ivan Allen, 30, last known address of Clifton Heights, PA. Allen is charged with Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, Unlawful Contact with a Minor and Corruption of Minors. Police allege that in June of 2016, Allen had sexual contact...

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Charges:

Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Corruption Of Minors

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

September 6, 2021

Road Closure

As a result of the recent flooding (9/1/21), the bridge on Rettew Mill Road in Ephrata Township, between the 900-1000 block, is closed until further notice.

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Ephrata Police Department

September 1, 2021

Hit and Run involving a pedestrian

The Ephrata Police Department responded to a hit and run crash that involved a pedestrian on 08/31/21 at approximately 9:56 p.m. at the intersection of East Main Street and Lake Street in Ephrata Borough. According to witnesses a silver in color Nissan Versa struck a pedestrian on East Main Street...

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Ephrata Police Department

Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

August 27, 2021

ACCIDENT involving School Bus

Ephrata Police were called to the intersection of Indiantown and Schoeneck Roads in West Cocalico Township around 3:15pm for a crash involving a two vehicles and a small school bus. Ephrata Poilce determined a white sedan driven by a 17yr old female from Ephrata reportedly turned left into the path...

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Ephrata Police Department

Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

August 4, 2021

Police Officer Applications and Testing

Are you interested in becoming a Police Officer in Lancaster County? If so, now is your chance! Pay one fee and take one physical assessment and one written exam to be eligible for 23 participating police departments. Deadline for submitting applications is August 13, 2021. Check out the link below...

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June 26, 2021

Two Vehicle Crash

The Ephrata Police Department responded to a two vehicle crash on SR 222 north on Friday, 06/25/21 at approximately 4:24 p.m. Kevin Hall , 23 of Texas was driving a pickup truck pulling a large trailer loaded with construction equipment. As Hall negotiated uneven patches of road due to road...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

September 6, 2021

Vehicle Accident with Injuries

On September 6, 2021 at 11:28 a.m., Ephrata Police were dispatched to a vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Parkview Heights Road and Bethany Road, Ephrata Township. An SUV, driven by Matthew Hill, 26, of Ephrata, traveled eastbound on Parkview Heights Road, lost control and...

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Ephrata Police Department

September 1, 2021

Help ID Hit and Run Vehicle/Driver

The Ephrata Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify the vehicle and driver involved in a hit and run crash that occurred in Ephrata Borough on August 31, 2001 at approximately 9:56pm. Witnesses reported seeing a silver Nissan Versa strike a pedestrian on East Main Street at...

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Ephrata Police Department

August 11, 2021

Apartment Building Fire Investigation Concluded

The investigation of the August 8, 2021 apartment building fire in the 100 block of East Locust Street, Ephrata Borough, by the Ephrata Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal revealed that a 13-year-old child was misusing a lighter and a candle in a bedroom in the attic of...

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August 8, 2021

Apartment Building Fire

The Ephrata Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal are investigating an apartment building fire that occurred in the 100 block of East Locust Street, Ephrata Borough on August 8, 2021 at 12:08 p.m. The 2-alarm fire started in the attic of the three-unit apartment building...

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July 14, 2021

Runaway Teen LOCATED

7/21/21 - The runaway teen has been located. The Ephrata Police Department is asking for help from the public in locating a runaway juvenile. Bianca Marchino, 16, of Ephrata was last seen on the evening of July 9, 2021. Hours later, her family noticed that she had left the house and reported her as...

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Case Status:

Current

July 15, 2021

Unemployment Fraud

A rash of unemployment benefits fraud is occurring in the four municipalities served by the Ephrata Police Department. Since July 1, 2021, the department has received 45 reports of this type of fraud from residents, 14 of those reports were made on July 14, 2021. Victims have discovered the fraud...

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May 5, 2021

Route 322 Closure

A weekend detour for the temporary closure of Route 322 will be in effect from approximately 9:00 PM on Friday, May 14, 2021 until 6:00 AM on Monday May 17, 2021 (alternate weather dates of May 21, 2021 until May 24, 2021). During this time, Route 322 will be closed in both directions beneath the...

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February 19, 2021

We're Here for You!

Here are some places that our officers were seen during the storm this week. We want you to know that we're always here for you!

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February 18, 2021

“Junior Officer” Invites Ephrata Cops to his Birthday Party

Ephrata Police helped 7-year old Paxton to celebrate a big day over the weekend. They gave him a tour of their police cars and wished him a Happy Birthday. He can be seen here, preparing to fight crime in his police officer costume. Please join us in wishing Paxton a Happy Birthday!

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February 18, 2021

Unemployment Benefit Frauds

We've received some reports of citizens receiving 1099-G forms for tax year 2020 when they did not receive Unemployment Benefits. This could be a sign of identity theft. If this is something that has happened to you, and you live in our jurisdiction, please call us to report it. 717-733-8611 More...

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