On February 23, 2026, the Ephrata Police Department Investigations Section filed a juvenile allegation for Receiving Stolen Property (F3) against a juvenile suspect. The investigation began on October 2, 2025, when the owner of a 2014 Hyundai Elantra reported the vehicle stole...

The Ephrata Police Department investigated a robbery that occurred on on January, 25, 2026 at approximately 2:50 a.m.  The victim in this case reported he was physically assaulted by 28 year-old, Derek Lawson of Ephrata  who then stole an estimated $75...

Ephrata Police recently charged Victor Gonzalez, 66, of Ephrata with Public Drunkenness (S).  On January 8, 2026 at 3:14 p.m., Gonzalez was found on the steps to the Lancaster Farming Business showing signs of impairment.  Gonzalez was unable to stand on his feet, he...

On December 30, the Ephrata Police Department filed charges against Nikolas Gerhart, 39, of Leola, with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol- General Impairment (M) and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol- Highest Rate (M).  On November 27, 2025, Ephrata Police respo...

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:50 p.m., the Ephrata Police Department responded to 379 N Reading Rd, Ephrata- Planet Fitness for a theft not in progress.  Police determined that a gym member entered the women’s locker room and removed several credit cards plus $65 cash...

On Monday, February 3, 2026, at 1249 hours, the Ephrata Police Department was dispatched to Walmart, 890 E. Main St., Ephrata Township for a shoplifter in custody. Walmart Loss Prevention witnessed Michele Roda, 60, of Lancaster, conceal multiple items in her purse and a ...

On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 3:39 pm, the Ephrata Police Department was dispatched to Walmart, 890 E. Main St., Ephrata Township for a shoplifter in custody.  Walmart Loss Prevention staff had Katelynn Leid, 22-years-old, of Ephrata in custody f...

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 4:12 pm, the Ephrata Police Department was dispatched to Walmart, 890 E. Main St., Ephrata Township for a shoplifter in custody.  Walmart Loss Prevention staff had Ana Teresa Davis, 35-years-old, of Womelsdorf in custod...

Ephrata Police filed Theft charges against Austin Joel Martin, 21-years-old, of Leola, as the result of an investigation into the theft of power tool batteries from a business in the 800 block of E. Main St. in Ephrata Township on January 15,2026.  Surveill...

On January 12, 2026 at 2:46 pm, Ephrata Police responded to 1st block of Lincoln Ave. Ephrata Borough, for a report of domestic violence. Sonny Osborn, age 48, of Ephrata, was taken into custody after police observed injuries on a female partner Osborn...