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 $750.00 from him.  Ephrata police obtained a warrant for Lawson for robbery (F2). Lawson later turned himself into another agency for a separate charge on 02/06/26.  Lawson is currently being held at Lancaster County Prison pending a court hearing.

Lawson is presumed innocent.