Woman charged with Arson after allegedly attempting to set Elkhart homes on fire

Elkhart County Jail

ELKHART, Ind. -- A woman faces multiple charges after allegedly attempting to set homes on fire.

48-year-old Miranda Lundgren faces two felony counts of Arson.

Officials say Elkhart police officers were called to the 1900 block of Stevens Avenue on August 15 in response to an alleged Facebook message threatening to set a home on fire and shooting into it. 

The owner of the home allegedly told police that she woke up to the smell and sight of smoke overnight. She allegedly said everyone in the house was able to get out safely and the fire was put out with a garden hose.

Court documents allege another fire was reported on Oakwood Place in Elkhart County that same day. The owner of the home allegedly said someone burned the front door of their home.

Police say Lundgren also turned herself in that day. She allegedly told police she used gasoline to try to set fires at three family members' homes because she believed they were part of a gang and "stalking her."

An initial hearing has not been set.

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