On Tuesday, March 26, 2021 at 3:33 p.m., Ephrata Police responded to an assault in the 200 block of Duke Street, Ephrata Borough.  Police arrested Scott E. Thomas, 57, of Ephrata, for assaulting an acquaintance.  Thomas, who was charged with Simple Assault, was incarcerated in Lancaster County Prison after failing to post bail.  Thomas is presumed innocent.