Josiah Hess Sr. arrested on child endangerment, simple assault charges
Ephrata police say a Denver man allegedly assaulted a minor on S. Ridge Road, causing multiple injuries; he faces a felony child endangerment charge and a domestic simple assault charge.
The Ephrata Police Department arrested 41-year-old Josiah Hess Sr. of Denver on July 19, 2026, after an investigation into an assault involving a minor in the 600 block of S. Ridge Road, West Cocalico Township. Officers say the victim suffered injuries to the neck, chest, back, head and arms; Hess was transported to Lancaster County Prison for central arraignment. He faces a felony count of Endangering the Welfare of Children and a Simple Assault — Domestic Violence charge and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.