The Ephrata Police Department recently charged Vince Evans, 29, of Denver, for DUI-Highest Rate of Alcohol, DUI- General Impairment, and Disorderly Conduct. On September 19, 2026, at 6:01 p.m., Vince Evans was observed on the Ephrata Police Station video surveillance system leaning into the trunk of his vehicle for several minutes in the police station parking lot. Officers approached Evans as he was attempting to change a flat tire on his vehicle. Evans had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person and admitted to hitting a curb while driving home from a local bar. Video surveillance showed Evans driving on S. State Street and turning into the parking lot at the Ephrata Police Station prior to being approached by officers. Additionally, the video showed Evans urinating behind his vehicle in the parking lot. Evans performed poorly on SFST's and provided a blood sample. The toxicology report from PSP Laboratory indicated that Evans had a greater than .300% BAC. As a result, charges were filed through MDJ Bearinger's office on 10/13/2026. 

Evans is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.