On August 11, 2023, Officer Thorp culminated a crash investigation, with the arrest of a 16-year-old male from Newmanstown, Lebanon County. On July 17, 2023 Ephrata Police officers responded to the 900 block of South Cocalico Road, in West Cocalico Township, for a vehicle crash involving multiple people with serious injuries. Several emergency units arrived at the scene to conduct extrication and life saving efforts. The emergency units included five ambulances, three paramedic units, Schoeneck Fire Company, Denver Fire Company, and Newmanstown Fire Company. Through investigation, search warrants, and multiple interviews, Officer Thorp determined that a 16-year-old male caused the crash by losing control of his vehicle, while operating at a high rate of speed. On August 11, 2023 Officer Thorp filed several charges; to include, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Accidents Involving Injury, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Reckless Driving. The 16-year-old male is presumed innocent.