Carbon County judges conducted parole and probation revocation hearings on petitions filed by the county adult probation department against defendants who violated the terms of their release.

Hearings were held for the following:Michael Tyson, 35, of Lehighton, had his parole revoked on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on petition filed by probation officer Toby Butz for violating terms by testing positive for methamphetamine on four separate occasions.President Judge Roger N. Nanovic II resentenced him to serve 90 days in the county prison, effective July 18 with his minimum release date being Oct. 16. Also, he must complete a drug and alcohol evaluation within 30 days of his release along with other standard conditions. The sentence is consecutive to a probation term already imposed.Moises Flores, 21, of Nesquehoning, had his probation revoked on charges of simple assault and resisting arrest on petition filed by Butz for violating conditions by having new criminal charges filed against him by Nesquehoning police.Judge Joseph J. Matika resentenced him to serve three to six months in the county prison with the order stating he must serve the entire six months effective June 20.Bethann Hoiser, 30, of Lehighton, had her probation revoked on a charge of false reports to law enforcement authorities on petition filed by Butz for violating conditions by failing to report to the probation office as directed, not residing permanently in her approved residence, failing to appear for a random urine screen, and was found to be staying with two others on probation.Judge Steven R. Serfass resentenced her to serve three to six months in the county prison, effective Oct. 22, and must serve all six months. Her release date is April 22, 2015.Thomas Crawford, 33, of Blakeslee, had his parole revoked on a driving under the influence charge on petition of probation officer Joseph Bettine for violating conditions by failing to complete an alcohol highway safety program.Serfass resentenced him to serve three months backtime effective Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. However, if he completes the highway safety program by then, the order will be vacated.Mark Twain, 50, of Lake Harmony, had his probation revoked on a simple assault charge on petition filed by Bettine for violating conditions by failing to report to the probation office as directed, not residing at his approved residence, and failing to make a concerted effort to pay his court costs.Serfass resentenced him to serve three to six months in the county prison with 24 days credit for time already served.Kyle Stepp, 20, of Lehighton, had his placement in the county's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program for first-time offenders revoked on petition filed by Butz for violating conditions by failing to pay in full all court costs by June 20 as directed.Serfass ordered the case placed on the next trial list. However, the revocation is deferred pending the court costs being paid in full by Jan. 1, 2015. If paid by that day the revocation order will be vacated.