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August 4, 2020

Sweepstakes Fraud

An Ephrata Borough couple recently reported that they were the victim of a mail based fraud. The couple received a letter that appeared to be from a nationally recognized sweepstakes company. The letter directed them to call a phone number to claim the grand prize, which included a car and weekly...

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August 2, 2020

White, Catherine - (1) Count of Harrassment (S)

Catherine White was cited with Harassment (S), stemming from a disturbance that occurred on the 100 block of Washington Ave. Ephrata Borough, on July 27, 2020. White is presumed innocent.
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July 23, 2020

Dettinger, Tammy Annette - Retail Theft and Possession Drug Paraphernalia

Ephrata Police on 07-22-2020 at approximately 6pm were called to the Sheetz Minit Market in the 800 Block of East Main St (US 322) Ephrata regarding theft of windshield washer fluid. Investigation revealed witnesses observed the female take a bottle of washer fluid from an outside display rack,...
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July 21, 2020

Coleman, Jediah D. - Retail Theft

Ephrata Police charged Jediah D. Coleman, 19, no permanent address, with Retail Theft for stealing $180 worth of vaping products from a convenience store on North Reading Road in Ephrata Township. On July 20, 2020 at 3:15 p.m., a regular customer at the store saw the store manager attempting to...
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July 5, 2020

Shooting Investigation

The Ephrata Police Department is investing a shooting that occurred on July 5, 2020 at 1:42 a.m. near the intersection of Blackberry Lane and Eastbrooke Drive in Ephrata Township. Four males were shot during a dispute and are being treated at Lancaster General Hospital. The suspected shooter is in...

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August 2, 2020

White, Catherine - (1) Count of Harrassment (S)

Catherine White was cited with Harassment (S), stemming from a disturbance that occurred on the 100 block of Washington Ave. Ephrata Borough, on July 27, 2020. White is presumed innocent.
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July 23, 2020

Dettinger, Tammy Annette - Retail Theft and Possession Drug Paraphernalia

Ephrata Police on 07-22-2020 at approximately 6pm were called to the Sheetz Minit Market in the 800 Block of East Main St (US 322) Ephrata regarding theft of windshield washer fluid. Investigation revealed witnesses observed the female take a bottle of washer fluid from an outside display rack,...
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July 21, 2020

Coleman, Jediah D. - Retail Theft

Ephrata Police charged Jediah D. Coleman, 19, no permanent address, with Retail Theft for stealing $180 worth of vaping products from a convenience store on North Reading Road in Ephrata Township. On July 20, 2020 at 3:15 p.m., a regular customer at the store saw the store manager attempting to...
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June 30, 2020

Thompson, Lillian R. - Retail Theft

Ephrata Police arrested Lillian Thompson F/47 of Andrew St., Lancaster, PA for summary Retail Theft following an incident at the Ephrata Walmart on 06-29-2020. Ephrata Police were called at approximately 1225pm by Walmart Asset Protection to the Ephrata Walmart 890 E. Main St for a Retail Theft...
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June 25, 2020

Vega, Jorge L - Burglary

On Thursday June 25th, 2020, Jorge L. Vega turned himself into police on a previously issued burglary warrant. Vega failed to post bail and is incarcerated in Lancaster County Prison. Prior Release: Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Monday June 22nd, 2020 Issuing Authority : MDJ...
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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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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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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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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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June 29, 2020

Vehicle Accident involving Horse & Buggy

On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at approximately 3:37 p.m. Ephrata Police Officers responded to vehicle crash involving a horse drawn carriage at the intersection of Hahnstown Rd and East Main St (SR322). On arrival officers learned the horse drawn carriage was operated by Marlin Martin, 33 of Terre Hill...

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June 12, 2020

Vandalism

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at approximately 0520 hours a citizen reported vandalism to a split rail fence on the Ephrata Rail Trail. The vandalism occurred sometime overnight, the fence is owned by Ephrata Borough. Anyone with information on the individuals or actions that caused the damage is...

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June 9, 2020

272 Closed for Extended Period Near Wawa

Route 272 (South Reading Rd.) will be closed for an extended period of time today in both directions while crews work to clean up and replace a utility pole brought down in a crash.

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May 12, 2020

Bicyclist Struck by Car

crash_2.jpg On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at approximately 6:58 AM, Ephrata Police responded to the area of 420 Sandy Hill Rd. in West Cocalico Twp. for a report of a crash involving a bicyclist struck by a vehicle. Police determined that a Honda Civic driven by Douglas Seymour, 41, of Stevens was...

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April 19, 2020

HIT AND RUN CRASH

The Ephrata Police Departement is investigating a hit and run crash that occurred in the area of E Queen St and Cherry Alley (Schoeneck) on 04/18/19 at approximately 2344 hours. A pick-up truck struck a utility pole and fled the scene. The truck left orange in color pieces behind, believed to be...

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August 4, 2020

Sweepstakes Fraud

An Ephrata Borough couple recently reported that they were the victim of a mail based fraud. The couple received a letter that appeared to be from a nationally recognized sweepstakes company. The letter directed them to call a phone number to claim the grand prize, which included a car and weekly...

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July 5, 2020

Shooting Investigation

The Ephrata Police Department is investing a shooting that occurred on July 5, 2020 at 1:42 a.m. near the intersection of Blackberry Lane and Eastbrooke Drive in Ephrata Township. Four males were shot during a dispute and are being treated at Lancaster General Hospital. The suspected shooter is in...

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June 28, 2020

VEHICLE CRASH

On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 1627 hrs Ephrata Police Officers responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of S. Line Rd and Indiantown Rd in West Cocalico Township. William Fitts, 50, of Media, PA was traveling southeast in a Volvo suv and proceeded through the intersection after stopping...

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June 17, 2020

ATV Crash

The Ephrata Police Department responded to a single ATV crash on 06/13/20 at 7:38 p.m. Anthony Grace, 33 years old of Stevens, PA was driving a four-wheeler on Spring Garden St when he lost control and crashed. Grace was thrown from the four-wheeler onto the roadway, the four-wheeler landed on top...

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June 17, 2020

Berks County Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash

On June 17, 2020 at 11:11 a.m., Ephrata Police and local rescue personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of South Cocalico Road, West Cocalico Township, for a motor cycle accident. A 68-year-old Berks County man lost control of his motorcycle when he attempted to adjust his lane position for an...

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June 5, 2020

Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Issue Statement on George Floyd

Please see the statement made by the Lancaster County Chiefs of Police.

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April 29, 2020

Vehicle Access to Grater Park Restricted

From Saturday May 2, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. until Sunday May 3, 2020 at 3:00 p.m., vehicle access to Grater Park in Ephrata Borough will be suspended. Both the park parking lot and the access road, Cocalico Street, will be closed. Pedestrian park-goers are welcome to access the park.

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April 27, 2020

Secret Service Offers Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of Fraud

This guide helps people and businesses identify the characteristics of a valid Economic Impact Check issued by the Treasury. Download the guide! Don't be a victim!

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April 23, 2020

Help for Domestic Violence Victims

FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: Quarantine with family members does not mean that family and intimate partner crimes of violence or sexual abuse will not be investigated. If you or a member of your family are in danger, call for help. We recommend that you call the police, but if you don’t...

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March 24, 2020

Ephrata Borough playground Equipment closing during restrictions

On behalf of the Borough of Ephrata, this page is announcing that, consistent with other municipalities, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT within the Borough is being closed. Playground equipment at the following parks is closed: Grater Park Redcay Park Brickyard Park Pioneer View Terraces Park (Irene Ave)...

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