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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, 2018

Ephrata Church to Host Safety Classes

The Evangel Assembly of God Church, located at 939 Linden Road, Ephrata, will be hosting two 1-hour classes on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Ephrata Police Chief William Harvey will be presenting the free classes entitled “ How to Survive an Active Shooter Event ” and “ Crime...

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June 14, 2018

Snader, Sheena Marie - Warrant Service

Ephrata Police arrested Sheena Marie Snader F/34 Ephrata on an outstanding retail theft warrant following an incident at 57 West Main St, Adamstown, PA. Ephrata Police responded to the West Main St, Adamstown address after Officers from Lancaster County Probation requested assistance with several...

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Warrant Service

June 14, 2018

Vehicle Accident

Ephrata Police investigated an accident at the intersection of Royer and Rothsville Roads on 6-14-18 at approximately 1015hrs. Ephrata Police arrived to find two vehicles collided within the intersection after a south bound van driven by Claudia Yang F/22 of Ephrata apparently failed to stop for a...

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Case Status:

Closed

June 14, 2018

Accident With Injuries

Ephrata Police investigated a two car crash at the intersection of Schoneck and Indiantown Roads on 6-14-18 around 0830am. A vehicle driven by 21yr old female Katelyn Bennett of Reinholds, reportedly pulled on to Schoneck Road from the stop sign on Indiantown Rd when it was not clear to do s...

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Case Status:

Closed

June 12, 2018

Ford, Garry L - Criminal Trespassing

Ephrata Police arrested Garry L. Ford M/63 of Ephrata for Criminal Trespassing following an incident at approximately 0350hrs 6-12-18. Ephrata Police responded to the 100 block of Washington Avenue for the complaint of an intoxicated male inside their home. The male left the house prior to police...

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Charges:

Criminal Trespassing

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March 15, 2017

Wetter, Paul S - Simple Assault

Ephrata Police arrested an Ephrata man for assaulting an eleven year old child. Paul S. Wetter, 43 of Ephrata was charged with Simple Assault. Police allege that Wetter struck the side of the child’s head three times and kicked the child’s leg on the evening of March 14, 2017 at a residence in...

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Charges:

Simple Assault

March 15, 2017

Wills, Sarah E - Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance

Ephrata Police filed DUI charges against Sarah E. Wills, 33, of Ephrata. On February 22, 2017 at 11:05 p.m. Ephrata Police investigated a vehicle accident in the first block of East Chestnut Street, Ephrata Borough. A vehicle driven by Wills struck two parked cars. Wills was arrested for DUI. A...

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Charges:

Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance

March 13, 2017

Kump, William C - Warrant Service

On Monday, March 13, 2017, Ephrata Police arrested William C. Kump, 29, of 63 Reagan Dr. Ephrata, on an outstanding warrant. Kump was wanted by the East Earl Township PD on fraud charges. Police went to Kump's residence and found him hiding in the garage underneath a blanket. He was arrested...

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Charges:

Warrant Service

March 13, 2017

Hoffman, Zachary Ryan - (1) Count DUI

Ephrata Police arrested Zachary R. Hoffman, 26, of Ephrata for suspicion of DUI following a crash which occurred at approximately 3:35am on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Police responded to a one vehicle crash and found that a Ford Edge, driven by Hoffman had crashed into a traffic signal pole at the...

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Charges:

(1) Count DUI

March 9, 2017

Kendig, Kevin - Possession of a Controlled Substance

Ephrata Police charged Kevin N. Kendig, 26, of Lancaster with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On Sunday March 5, 2017 at 8:03 a.m. Ephrata Police were dispatched the parking lot at Walmart, 890 East Main Street, Ephrata Township, for a male passed out in a...

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Charges:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

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May 5, 2016

Vehicle Accident

On 5/5/16 at 0714, Ephrata Police investigated a two vehicle accident on Meadow Valley Rd. at Rettew Mill Rd. in Ephrata Township. A vehicle driven by a 17 year old Ephrata girl, pulled from the stop sign on Rettew Mill Rd. into the path of a west bound vehicle on Meadow Valley Rd. No one was...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

May 1, 2016

Vehicle Accident

On 4/30/16 at 1650 hrs, Ephrata Police investigated vehicle accidents on 222 North in Ephrata Township. A northbound vehicle driven by Xiaochen Zhang, age 27, of Philadelphia, drifted off the left berm, and lost control crossing both lanes and crashed into the woods along the right side of the...

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April 20, 2016

Vehicle Accident

On 4/19/16 at 1822hrs, Ephrata Police investigated a collision involving three vehicles, on E. Main St. at Ridge Ave. A vehicle driven by Courtney Huber, age 20, of Denver, drover her vehicle into the back of the vehicle in front of her, pushing that vehicle into the back of a third vehicle. No one...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

April 19, 2016

Drunk Man is a Fugitive

On Saturday April 16, 2016 at 7:42 p.m., Ephrata Police arrested Israel E. Rivera, 33, of Lancaster for Public Drunkenness after he created a disturbance in the 400 block of East Main Street, Ephrata Borough. A check of outstanding warrants revealed that Rivera was a fugitive from the state of New...

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April 13, 2016

Vehicle Accident

On 4/13/16 at 1516 hrs, Ephrata Police responded to the 800 Block of E. Main St. Ephrata Township, for a vehicle accident. A vehicle driven by a 17 year old Stevens girl, turned left in front of a vehicle coming the opposite direction. No one was injured. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

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January 19, 2016

Help identify these theft suspects?

Ephrata Police are attempting to identify two suspects who stole $700 worth of Dr. Scholl’s foot care products from Walmart, 890 East Main Street, Ephrata Township, during the early morning of January 19, 2016. Walmart asset protection alleges that the pictured male and female loaded tote bags with...

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January 13, 2016

Hit and Run Vehicle Accident

The Ephrata Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on January 13, 2016, at 4:55 a.m. in the 200 block of Lincoln Ave, Ephrata Borough. A champagne colored Chevrolet struck the rear of a legally parked Expedition. Vehicle body parts recovered at the scene indicate...

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January 10, 2016

Spray Paint Vandalism

The Ephrata Police Department is investigating spray paint vandalism which occurred on the Major Richard D. Winters Memorial Trail during the late evening hours on January 9, 2016. Anyone who has suspect information or who witnessed the crime is urged to contact the Ephrata Police at 717-733-8611.

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December 29, 2015

Robbery

Ephrata Police responded to a Robbery that occurred at Turkey Hill, 903 S. State St Ephrata Borough, on 12/28/15 at 9:22PM. Security camera recordings show the suspect enter the store wearing a black hoodie, jeans and a bandana covering his face. The suspect is a white male, approximately five feet...

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Case Status:

Current

December 27, 2015

Accident Vehicle Into Building

Ephrata Police at approximately 1600hrs 12-27-15, investigated a vehicle crash into a building at the intersection of State and Main Streets. Vehicle driven by a 17yr old male from Hershey was attempting to turn from West Main Street (US 322) on to N. State Street when he lost control of his small...

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Case Status:

Closed

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