Ephrata man arrested after alleged assault with extension cord
Ephrata police say a 51-year-old allegedly struck a woman with an extension cord during an argument; he was taken to Lancaster County Prison.
On Aug. 8, 2026 at 2:33 a.m., Ephrata Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up on the 100 block of Meadow Valley Road and spoke with a female caller who reported being struck several times with an extension cord during an argument. Officers observed raised welts on her back, arms and leg consistent with her statement; 51-year-old Sulaimon Olaonipekun of Ephrata was arrested, processed and transported to Lancaster County Prison for central arraignment. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.