Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch Resigns
Ephrata Police Department Chief Erik Koch has resigned from his position.
Spokane, WA, October 24, 2026 —
Ephrata Police Department Chief Erik Koch has resigned from his position, according to the information available. No further details about the resignation were provided.
The information does not state when Koch’s resignation took effect or whether he will remain with the department in another role. It also does not identify who will lead the department following his departure, or whether an interim or permanent replacement has been named.
No reason for the resignation was provided. The available details do not include a statement from Koch, the Ephrata Police Department, or any other official, and they do not describe circumstances surrounding the decision. No information was provided about any transition arrangements or the department’s plans for filling the position.
The resignation concerns the department’s chief position, but the information available does not describe any operational changes or effects on police services. It also does not provide background on Koch’s tenure, including when he became chief or how long he held the role.
Further details about the timing, circumstances and leadership transition were not included in the information provided. Until additional information is available, those matters remain unspecified. The confirmed detail in the summary is that Koch has resigned as chief of the Ephrata Police Department.
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