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March 9, 2023
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Ephrata Police Department is Hiring

The Ephrata Police Department is looking for motivated candidates to apply for the position of Police Officer. We are a well-equipped, innovative police department, accredited police department. Click HERE to apply. Patrol officers have every other weekend off, work 7 days every two weeks and have...

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March 24, 2023

Fatal Crash Investigation

Ephrata Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle crash which occurred at mile marker 41 on U.S. Route 222 Northbound (just north of Route 322) in Ephrata Township on March 24, 2023 at 9:20 a.m. An 18-year-old male from Reading lost control of his sedan on the wet roadway, slid off the...

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March 22, 2023

Homicide Investigation in Adamstown

On the afternoon of Monday, March 20, 2023, the Ephrata Police Department received requests to check on the welfare of Lois Gift, 62, of Grant Road, Adamstown Borough. Friends and family were concerned about her absence at regularly scheduled events. Police entered the house and found Gift deceased...

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March 17, 2023

Pedestrian Struck

Ephrata Police are investigating a pedestrian struck which occurred on March 17, 2023 at 3:03 p.m. at the intersection of West Main Street and Church Street in Ephrata Borough. A 33-year-old female from Ephrata was struck as she crossed the roadway by a pickup trucking left from North Church Street...

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March 9, 2023

Youth Aid Panel Needs Volunteers

Do you want to make a difference in our community? The Ephrata Police Department is currently seeking volunteers to participate in one of our two Youth Aid Panels. What is a Youth Aid Panel? The Youth Aid Panel is an alternative method for addressing juvenile criminal actions without formal...

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February 20, 2023

Hoover, Jeffrey E. - Burglary and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

Investigators from the Ephrata Police Department have charged Jeffrey Hoover W/M, DOB 12/23/2000 with one count of Burglary and one count of Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Burglary resulting from an investigation into a burglary at the Green Dragon Farmers Market that occurred on December 14, 2022...
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February 15, 2023

Brennan, Adrian T - 3 Counts-Possession of Child Pornography and 4 Additional Counts

On February 2, 2023, members of the Ephrata Police Department and Detectives from the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office served a search warrant at 39 Gross St. in Ephrata Borough. Police located three cell phones and one laptop computer which contained a combined 386 images of child...
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February 15, 2023

Bowles, William - Driving Under the Influence

Ephrata Police recently arrested and charged William Bowles, 59, homeless, with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (refusal) during two separate investigations which occurred on 02/08/2023 and 02/09/2023. On 02/08/2023, Ephrata Police were alerted to an intoxicated motorist who was stumbling as...
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February 14, 2023

Supplee, Gregory Thomas - Possession of a Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

Ephrata Police recently arrested Gregory Thomas Supplee, 51, of Ephrata, with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On 02/05/2023, at 2:17 p.m., an Ephrata Police officer observed Supplee and knew he had an active Lancaster County Bench Warrant. Supplee was...
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February 9, 2023

Sweigart, Timothy L - Driving Under the Influence and 1 additional charge

Ephrata Police recently charged Timothy L. Sweigart, 51, of Ephrata, with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Highest Rate and Accidents Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle or Property. On January 04, 2023, at 5:41 p.m., Ephrata Police investigated a crash at the intersection of S. Reading...
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February 18, 2022
Jackson, Daquai Anthony

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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March 9, 2023
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Ephrata Police Department is Hiring

The Ephrata Police Department is looking for motivated candidates to apply for the position of Police Officer. We are a well-equipped, innovative police department, accredited police department. Click HERE to apply. Patrol officers have every other weekend off, work 7 days every two weeks and have...

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March 24, 2023

Fatal Crash Investigation

Ephrata Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle crash which occurred at mile marker 41 on U.S. Route 222 Northbound (just north of Route 322) in Ephrata Township on March 24, 2023 at 9:20 a.m. An 18-year-old male from Reading lost control of his sedan on the wet roadway, slid off the...

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March 22, 2023

Homicide Investigation in Adamstown

On the afternoon of Monday, March 20, 2023, the Ephrata Police Department received requests to check on the welfare of Lois Gift, 62, of Grant Road, Adamstown Borough. Friends and family were concerned about her absence at regularly scheduled events. Police entered the house and found Gift deceased...

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March 17, 2023

Pedestrian Struck

Ephrata Police are investigating a pedestrian struck which occurred on March 17, 2023 at 3:03 p.m. at the intersection of West Main Street and Church Street in Ephrata Borough. A 33-year-old female from Ephrata was struck as she crossed the roadway by a pickup trucking left from North Church Street...

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February 24, 2023

Fire Investigation

On February 23, 2023 at 7:46 hours, the Ephrata Police Department and Ephrata area fire departments were dispatched to a building fire at 2 East Locust Street, Ephrata Borough. First arriving responders found a garage engulfed in fire which was scorching nearby apartment buildings. No one was...

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March 9, 2023

Youth Aid Panel Needs Volunteers

Do you want to make a difference in our community? The Ephrata Police Department is currently seeking volunteers to participate in one of our two Youth Aid Panels. What is a Youth Aid Panel? The Youth Aid Panel is an alternative method for addressing juvenile criminal actions without formal...

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March 8, 2023

Ephrata Police Department is Hiring

The Ephrata Police Department is looking for motivated candidates to apply for the position of Police Officer. We are a well-equipped, innovative, accredited police department. Click HERE to apply. Patrol officers have every other weekend off, work 7 days every two weeks and have 6 weeks notice of...

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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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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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