Amanda Shuman arrested on felony criminal-conspiracy burglary charge
Ephrata police say Amanda Marie Shuman, 33, was found in a vehicle outside a home damaged by a recent fire; a companion was located inside with items taken from the residence.
The Ephrata Police Department arrested 33-year-old Amanda Marie Shuman of Blandon on Sept. 16, 2026, after officers responded to a reported burglary in progress at the 500 block of S. Windy Mansion Road in West Cocalico Township. Shuman was found in the passenger seat of a vehicle; a companion, identified as Mead, was inside the fire-damaged home and was found with items from the residence. Shuman was arraigned by MDJ Bearinger and committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $25,000 cash bail; she is presumed innocent until proven guilty.