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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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November 20, 2018

SPEED COMPLIANCE CHECK

On 11-20-18 between 6am and 9am Ephrata Police conducted a speed compliance check in Ephrata Borough and Township stopping a total of 14 speed violators. Ephrata Police stopped 5 speed violators in the 40mph speed zone on Stevens Road, Ephrata Township with the highest speed violator traveling at...

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November 19, 2018

Vehicle Accident/ Overturned Box Truck

ACCIDENT SCENE CLEAR. Vehicle Accident US 222 South Ephrata Township Over turned Box Truck US 222 South bound between Turnpike/Denver Exit and Ephrata Exit is restricted to single lane after a box truck carrying home goods overturned this morning around 0520am. The truck lost control in the area of...

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Case Status:

Closed

November 15, 2018

WEATHER RELATED VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Ephrata Police investigated over twelve (12) weather related accidents throughout Thursday 11-15-18 during the seasons first winter snow storm. The various accidents occurred throughout Ephrata and Adamstown Boroughs, as well as Ephrata and West Cocalico Townships. No injuries were reported on any...

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Case Status:

Closed

November 15, 2018

TRAFFIC SIGNAL MALFUNCTION/ACCIDENT

WINTER STORM DAMAGE. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MALFUCTION East Main St (US 322) and Spring Garden Street Ephrata Police advising the Motoring public of a Traffic Signal Outage at the intersection of East Main (US 322) and Spring Garden Streets. The signal control box was sturck by a vehicle after the vehicle...

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November 15, 2018

Rea, Brandon Lee - Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Burglary and 1 additional charge

Ephrata Police recently charged Brandon Lee Rea, 25, of Ephrata with Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Burglary and Theft from Motor Vehicle. Police allege that on August 18, 2018, Rea was involved in a conspiracy to burglarize a tool shed and steal items from vehicles in the 900 block of Rettew Mill...

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Charges:

Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, Theft from Motor Vehicle

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November 15, 2018

Rea, Brandon Lee - Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Burglary and 1 additional charge

Ephrata Police recently charged Brandon Lee Rea, 25, of Ephrata with Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Burglary and Theft from Motor Vehicle. Police allege that on August 18, 2018, Rea was involved in a conspiracy to burglarize a tool shed and steal items from vehicles in the 900 block of Rettew Mill...

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Charges:

Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, Theft from Motor Vehicle

October 26, 2018

Ruth, Brittany P. - Endangering the Welfare of Children

Ephrata Police have charged Brittany Ruth, 28, of Ephrata, with Endangering the Welfare of Children. Police allege that in late July an infant child in Ruth’s care ingested heroin at a residence in Ephrata Township. Police received notification through the ChildLIne system when Ruth brought the...

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Charges:

Endangering the Welfare of Children

October 26, 2018

Feronti, Matthew E - Retail Theft

Matthew E. Feronti M/19 was cited for Retail Theft on 10-24-18 following an theft incident over a two day period at the Ephrata Walmart. Walmart Loss Prevention reported Ferointi, between 10-21-8 and 10-23-18, failed to pay for several items with a value estimated at $55.00. Ferointi was issued a...

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Charges:

Retail Theft

October 26, 2018

Giordano, Jackie - Retail Theft

On Wed. October 24, 2018 at approximately 5:20pm, Ephrata Police responded to Walmart at 890 E Main St. in Ephrata Township for a report of a retail theft which just occurred. Upon arriving, police observed Jackie Giordano, 38, of Glenolden, fleeing through the parking lot. She was arrested and...

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Charges:

Retail Theft

October 10, 2018

Thompson, Sarah Elizabeth - Drug Possession and other charges

Sarah E. Thompson 29/F with last known address of Jeff Ave, Ephrata was arrested around 1030pm 10-09-18 in regards to an outstanding Lancaster Sheriff warrant and upon arrest she was found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Ephrata Police located Thompson in a white vehicle that...

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Charges:

Drug Possession and other charges

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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...

Charges:

Retail Theft, Prohibited offensive weapons, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia

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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...

Charges:

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

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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...

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

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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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Robbery

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November 9, 2018

VEHICLE ACCIDENT

On 11/9/18 at 0313 hrs, Ephrata Police investigated a vehicle accident involving seven vehicles, in the 200 block of West Main Street in Ephrata Borough. Rafael Pena-Colon, 36, of Philadelphia PA, reported he fell asleep while driving a large box truck west on West Main St. The truck drifted to the...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

November 8, 2018

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

On 11/7/18 at 2000hrs, Ephrata Police responded to the 100 Block of E. Main St in Ephrata Borough for a report of a male and a female arguing outside their residence. A witness to the heated argument reported being offended by the obscene language being shouted by the pair. Jose Mendez-Bones, 24,...

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Incident Type:

Disturbance

November 4, 2018

Vehicle Crash

On Sat. November 3, 2018 at 9:30am, Ephrata Police responded to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of North Reading Rd. (Rt 272) and Martin Ave. in Ephrata Borough. A Jeep Liberty driven by Bernard Stiffler, 54, of Lititz, failed to stop for a steady red traffic signal, and was...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

October 6, 2018

Vehicle Accident

On 10/5/18 at 2139 hrs, Ephrata Police investigated a vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on RT 322 at Hahnstown Rd. in Ephrata Township. An east bound truck, driven by Doyle Hallmark, 72, of Highlands Texas, turned left in front of an approaching westbound motorcycle...

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Incident Type:

Traffic Incident

September 27, 2018

Farm Burglary and Battery Theft

On 9/27/18 Ephrata Police are investigating an overnight burglary and theft at a farm on Stevens Rd. in Ephrata Township. During the overnight hours, unknown actors entered unlocked barns and workshop areas and stole numerous automotive type batteries from tractors and farm equipment, as well as...

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Incident Type:

Burglary

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November 20, 2018

SPEED COMPLIANCE CHECK

On 11-20-18 between 6am and 9am Ephrata Police conducted a speed compliance check in Ephrata Borough and Township stopping a total of 14 speed violators. Ephrata Police stopped 5 speed violators in the 40mph speed zone on Stevens Road, Ephrata Township with the highest speed violator traveling at...

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November 19, 2018

Vehicle Accident/ Overturned Box Truck

ACCIDENT SCENE CLEAR. Vehicle Accident US 222 South Ephrata Township Over turned Box Truck US 222 South bound between Turnpike/Denver Exit and Ephrata Exit is restricted to single lane after a box truck carrying home goods overturned this morning around 0520am. The truck lost control in the area of...

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Case Status:

Closed

November 15, 2018

WEATHER RELATED VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Ephrata Police investigated over twelve (12) weather related accidents throughout Thursday 11-15-18 during the seasons first winter snow storm. The various accidents occurred throughout Ephrata and Adamstown Boroughs, as well as Ephrata and West Cocalico Townships. No injuries were reported on any...

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Ephrata Police Department

Case Status:

Closed

November 12, 2018

SPEED COMPLIANCE CHECK

Ephrata Police conducted a speed compliance check in the 700 Block of Glenwood Drive in Ephrata Township. The posted speed limit in the area is 35 MPH. Ephrata Police stopped a total of 12 vehicles with speeds between 56 Mph to 66 Mph in the posted 35 Mph zone.

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Case Status:

Closed

November 7, 2018

Shoplifting/Retial Theft

Ephrata Police arrested Nathan A. Thomas M/39 Reading, PA and Chante E. Shultz F/24, Reading, PA for Retail Theft following an incident at the Ephrata Walmart Monday evening 11-05-18. Ephrata Police were called by Walmart Lost Prevention around 7:30pm Monday 11-05-18 regarding a male and female...

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Case Status:

Closed

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November 15, 2018

TRAFFIC SIGNAL MALFUNCTION/ACCIDENT

WINTER STORM DAMAGE. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MALFUCTION East Main St (US 322) and Spring Garden Street Ephrata Police advising the Motoring public of a Traffic Signal Outage at the intersection of East Main (US 322) and Spring Garden Streets. The signal control box was sturck by a vehicle after the vehicle...

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November 1, 2018

TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT

Ephrata Police Enjoy Night Out Trick or Treating! Ephrata Police were out Trick or Treat night to meet and hand out candy to the Ephrata Area, West Cocalico Township and Adamstown Borough Goblins and Ghosts!!

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September 25, 2018

Message from the Ephrata Fair Committee

The Ephrata Farmers Day Association, commonly known as the Ephrata Fair, has decided to cancel the Ephrata Fair Parade scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The safety of the participants and the spectators is the primary concern of The Fair Association, the Parade Committee, the Fair Safety...

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September 18, 2018

Helpful Tips for Fair Goers

FAIR WEEK approaches... While it is the goal of everyone involved to ensure a safe, entertaining, and memorable atmosphere, there are a few things that should be addressed: PARADE NIGHT : the parade route and some of its surrounding roads will be shut down at 6:45 PM in preparation for the parade...

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August 5, 2018

ROADWAYS CLOSED-Ephrata Township-Storm Damage

ROAD CLOSURES- Ephrata Township Ephrata Police want to advise motoring public of two Ephrata Township roadways still closed due to recent storm and subsequent flood damage. Buch Mill Road Bridge at the Warwick Township line will be closed indefinitely due to flooding damage. The bridge decking is...

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