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New Holland woman arrested for $658 theft at Ephrata Walmart

Ephrata police say a woman used Walmart’s Scan & Go and left without paying for $658.54 in merchandise; charges were later filed through MDJ Landis’ office.

Published Sep 3, 2026, 11:32 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

Ephrata Police arrested Maria E. Elmeier, 37, of New Holland on Aug. 17 after Walmart loss-prevention reported she failed to pay $658.54 worth of merchandise while using the store’s Scan & Go system. Elmeier was arrested, processed and released, and charges were subsequently filed through Magisterial District Judge Landis’ office; she is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.