Jose Luis Torres-Hernandez Charged After Loaded Glock, Fake Inspection Stickers Found in Ephrata Stop
A traffic stop in Ephrata turned up a loaded handgun and fraudulent inspection stickers, leading to state charges.
Jose Luis Torres-Hernandez, 25, of York, was charged after Ephrata police stopped his vehicle on July 27, 2026, in the 1st block of E. Main Street for multiple traffic violations. Officers found fraudulent vehicle inspection/emissions stickers and a loaded Glock under the driver seat; Torres-Hernandez did not have a concealed carry permit. A criminal complaint was filed Aug. 12, 2026, charging him with Firearm Not to Be Carried Without a License (M1), Altered/Forged/Counterfeit Documents (M1) and seven summary traffic violations; he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.