The Ephrata Police recently charged Marina Zimmerman, 29, of Narvon, with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - Incapable of Safe Driving - 1st offence, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol BAC .10% - less than .16% - 1st offence and Careless Driving. On January 6, 2026, at 1724 hours, the Ephrata Police responded to a vehicle accident in the 400 block of N. Reading Rd., Ephrata Township.  Ephrata Police found a 3 vehicle rear-end accident, where the driver of the at fault vehicle was Zimmerman, other vehicles were stopped for a red light. Zimmerman had an odor of alcohol emanating from her person. Due circumstance on scene, only one standard field sobriety test was conducted, which Zimmerman showed signs of impairment. Zimmerman was arrested for suspicion of DUI. Zimmerman submitted to a chemical test of blood. Zimmerman's blood sample later showed 0.158% BAC. Zimmerman is presumed innocent.