ASHLAND — An Ashland woman is facing felony charges after police say she entered a West Centre Street home through a hole in the wall between adjoining properties.
Shauna Leigh Weber, 33, of Ashland, has been charged by Ashland Borough Police with first-degree felony burglary and second-degree felony criminal trespass in connection with the , incident.
Police Describe Alleged Entry Through Adjoining Wall
According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Officer Daniel E. Weikel, police received a report of a burglary in progress at 1610 West Centre Street around 1:15 p.m. The caller reported that a woman wearing a gray hoodie and gray sweatpants had fled the property.
Police said two people who worked on the property entered the home and heard movement upstairs. They reported seeing a woman, and possibly a man, flee the scene.
One of the witnesses photographed the woman after she crossed the street, according to the affidavit. Weikel said he identified the woman in the photograph as Weber.
The witness told police that Weber gained entry through a hole in the wall between 1608 and 1610 West Centre Street. Another officer photographed the reported entry point, according to the affidavit.
Two Taken Into Custody at May’s Restaurant
According to Chief Ger Daley, Ashland Police, assisted by other area police departments, took Weber into custody at May’s Restaurant around 5 p.m. Monday, November 2.
Weber was with Thomas Stanton, 37, who was also taken into custody on five outstanding warrants.
Bail and Preliminary Hearing
Court records show that $25,000 monetary bail was set on November 2. The docket dated November 4 lists Weber as confined in Schuylkill County Prison because she was unable to post bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for before Magisterial District Judge Edward Tarantelli. An earlier hearing date of November 11 was continued, according to the docket.
The charges are allegations. Weber is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.