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Chief of Police, William "Bill" Harvey
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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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June 14, 2019

Waltz, Lea M - Endangering the Welfare of a Child and 2 additional charges

Ephrata Police recently completed the investigation of a vehicle accident that occurred on April 5, 2019 at 4:24 p.m. in the 200 block of North King Street, West Cocalico Township. On June 13, 2019, Ephrata Police charged Lea M. Waltz, 34, of Stevens, with Endangering the Welfare of a Child,...

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Charges:

Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia

June 13, 2019

Hit and Run Investigation

Ephrata Police are investigating a hit and run accident to a parked vehicle that occurred in the 400 block of East Main Street, Ephrata Borough, on June 7, 2019 at 11:14 p.m. The pictured black SUV struck a parked vehicle ripping the bumper from the parked vehicle. If you have any information about...

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June 12, 2019

Video Surveillance Maintenance

Private surveillance video has become a great tool for law enforcement to assist in solving crime. Recently debris, spider webs and glare have obstructed some of the video submitted to the Ephrata Police. Remember to check your video during daylight and nighttime hours for ambient light glare. Also...

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June 12, 2019

Warrant Service, Possession Methamphetamine, False ID to Police

On 6/11/19 Ephrata Police stopped a vehicle for expired registration in the 300 block of N. Reading Rd. in Ephrata Township. A passenger in the vehicle, Vincent Dull, age 27, of Ephrata, falsely identified himself to police. It was determined Dull was wanted on a Lancaster County bench warrant...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

June 10, 2019

Residential Burglary Investigation

Ephrata Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred during the early morning hours on June 9, 2019, in the 1200 Block of Lincoln Road in Ephrata Township. An unknown suspect entered the occupied residence and stole houseware and antiques. The suspect ran from the house to a sedan...

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June 14, 2019

Waltz, Lea M - Endangering the Welfare of a Child and 2 additional charges

Ephrata Police recently completed the investigation of a vehicle accident that occurred on April 5, 2019 at 4:24 p.m. in the 200 block of North King Street, West Cocalico Township. On June 13, 2019, Ephrata Police charged Lea M. Waltz, 34, of Stevens, with Endangering the Welfare of a Child,...

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Charges:

Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia

June 8, 2019

Curlew, Christopher Scott - Public Drunkenness

Ephrata Police arrested Christopher S. Curlew M/48 of Ephrata Friday 06-07-19 around 1pm for Public Drunkenness. Police received a complaint of an intoxicated male on the Ephrata Rail Trail in the area to the first block of East Main St in Downtown Ephrata. Ephrata Police found Curlew sitting along...

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Charges:

Public Drunkenness

May 31, 2019

Espigh, Shawn D. - Theft

Ephrata Police recently charged Shawn D. Espigh, 44, of Lititz, with Theft by Unlawful Taking and Criminal Mischief. Management at Auntie Anne’s Pretzels inside of Walmart, 890 East Main Street, Ephrata Township, reported that a male cut a security cable and removed a donation box for Alex’s...

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Theft

May 28, 2019

Groff, Kaylee - Retail Theft

Ephrata Police arrested Kaylee N. Groff, 21, of Adamstown, for Retail Theft after she failed to pay for $86 worth of merchandise concealed in her satchel at Walmart, 890 East Main Street, Ephrata Township on May 25, 2019 at noon. Prior convictions of Retail Theft caused this charge to be a felony...

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Charges:

Retail Theft

May 27, 2019

Yefimov, Viktor KONSTANTINOVICH - Receiving Stolen Property and other charges

Ephrata Police arrested Viktor Yefimov M/31 last known address of Allentown, Pa. for Receiving Stolen Property (a vehicle) following a vehicle stop in the 200 Block of Hahnstown Rd, Ephrata Township. An Ephrata Police officer was on a vehicle stop in the 100 Block of Hahnstown Rd, Ephrata Township...

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Charges:

Receiving Stolen Property and other charges

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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

May 23, 2017

Heinzig, Nathan E - Robbery

Ephrata Police hold a warrant for the arrest of Nathan Edward Heinzig for the May 18, 2017 bank robbery at Santander Bank, 270 North Reading Road, Ephrata Township. Heinzig, 36, who last resided in the Hopeland area of Clay Township, is a white, male 5’ 10” tall, 200 pounds with blue eyes. Heinzig...

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Charges:

Robbery

June 12, 2019

Warrant Service, Possession Methamphetamine, False ID to Police

On 6/11/19 Ephrata Police stopped a vehicle for expired registration in the 300 block of N. Reading Rd. in Ephrata Township. A passenger in the vehicle, Vincent Dull, age 27, of Ephrata, falsely identified himself to police. It was determined Dull was wanted on a Lancaster County bench warrant...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

May 10, 2019

Vehicle Accident

On 5/10/19 at 1626 hrs, Ephrata Police responded to a vehicle accident involving one vehicle into a utility pole in the 200 block of South Reading Rd. in Ephrata Borough. Witnesses reported the driver drifted off the roadway and struck the pole. The driver was taken to an area hospital in stable...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

April 26, 2019

Possession of Marihuana Arrest

Ephrata Police have filed drug and disorderly conduct charges against two males following an incident on 4/21/19 at 2235 hrs. Police were called to the 200 block of N. State St. in Ephrata Borough for a report of subjects sitting in a vehicle, smoking marihuana. Police located two adult males and...

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Incident Type:

Drugs / Narcotics Violation

April 20, 2019

Help ID Theft Suspect

Ephrata Police request your assistance in identifying this man who reportedly stole a large tv from Walmart earlier this week. If you can provide information regarding his identity, please contact Ofc. Wene at 717-738-9200.

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Incident Type:

Theft

April 11, 2019

Vehicle Accident

On 4/11/19 at 1156 hrs, Ephrata Police responded to a vehicle accident involving a school bus, in the 200 block of Hahnstown Rd, in Ephrata Township. The investigation revealed the small bus was stopped to pick up a student, with stop warning devices activated, when a small pickup truck driven by a...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

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June 13, 2019

Hit and Run Investigation

Ephrata Police are investigating a hit and run accident to a parked vehicle that occurred in the 400 block of East Main Street, Ephrata Borough, on June 7, 2019 at 11:14 p.m. The pictured black SUV struck a parked vehicle ripping the bumper from the parked vehicle. If you have any information about...

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June 10, 2019

Residential Burglary Investigation

Ephrata Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred during the early morning hours on June 9, 2019, in the 1200 Block of Lincoln Road in Ephrata Township. An unknown suspect entered the occupied residence and stole houseware and antiques. The suspect ran from the house to a sedan...

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June 1, 2019

Lifeguards Rescue Child

Ephrata Police are investigating the near drowning of a child at the Ephrata Community Pool. On Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 5:23 p.m. Ephrata Police, Ephrata Ambulance and Wellspan-Ephrata Medics responded to the Ephrata Community Pool at 435 Cocalico Street, Ephrata Borough, for a medical emergency...

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May 29, 2019

Theft of Donation Money

Update: Ephrata Police received information about a possible identity! Ephrata Police are investigating the theft of donation box for Alex’s Lemonade Stand at Auntie Anne's Pretzels in Wal-Mart on Tuesday May 28 at 8:38 a.m. The pictured white male left with the donation box and cash contents...

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May 23, 2019

Vehicle Accident/DUI Arrest

On 5/22/19 at 1939 hrs, Ephrata Police responded to a hit and run vehicle accident in the 100 Block of Martindale Rd in Ephrata Township. Witnesses reported seeing a white truck strike a utility pole and mailbox and flee the scene. Witnesses reported the male driver stopped the truck about a mile...

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June 12, 2019

Video Surveillance Maintenance

Private surveillance video has become a great tool for law enforcement to assist in solving crime. Recently debris, spider webs and glare have obstructed some of the video submitted to the Ephrata Police. Remember to check your video during daylight and nighttime hours for ambient light glare. Also...

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May 30, 2019

Coffee with a Cop - Ephrata

Join Officer Rodriguez and Detective Lockhart this Saturday, June 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for Coffee with a Cop at Javateas at Doneckers. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Ephrata Police Department. The majority...

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April 12, 2019

U.S. 222 Bridge Repairs

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that at 9:00 PM Monday night, April 15, weather permitting, bridge painting crews will begin work on the East Mohler Church Road bridge over U.S. 222 in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. PennDOT advises travelers that they...

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February 19, 2019

Community Active Shooter Training Rescheduled

The active shooter survival training scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Adamstown has been RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

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November 21, 2018

Christmas in Ephrata

The Christmas in Ephrata Program kicks off on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.. East Main Street will be closed from State Street to Lake Street from 3:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Friday November 23. See attached program for additional times and details.

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