Ephrata man charged after failing to comply with sex offender registration
A 57-year-old lifetime Megan’s Law registrant failed to attend a mandatory verification with state police and is now considered an absconder; he may have ties to Martinsburg, West Virginia.
On July 9, 2026, the Ephrata Police Department’s Investigation Section filed felony charges against Mark Andrew Taylor, 57, for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Taylor, a lifetime registrant under Megan’s Law, failed to appear for a mandatory verification meeting with the Pennsylvania State Police and is currently considered an absconder; his location is unknown and he may have ties to Martinsburg, West Virginia. Last known residence: Ephrata, PA 17522; description: male, white, 5'11", 275 lbs, hazel brown eyes.