Ephrata woman arrested on burglary and meth charges

On July 31, 2026 at 11:48 a.m., Ephrata officers responded to a reported burglary in the 400 block of Stephen Circle and encountered 48-year-old Amy Lynn Rivers walking away from the home. Rivers admitted breaking a window to enter the residence, was seen inside by witnesses, and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine; she was arraigned and transported to Lancaster County Prison after failing to post $50,000 cash bail. Rivers is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.