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SCHUYLKILL: DA ARRAIGNS 105 ON CRIMINAL COUNTS

Eigfhteen area residents were among 105 who were arraigned Monday morning in the office of District Attorney James P. Goodman at the Schuylkill County courthouse in Pottsville on criminal charges. All entered pleas of not guilty and requested trial by jury. Those arraigned were:

Christopher Hill, 22, of 47 Mushdale Rd., New Ringgold, was charged with two counts each of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with person under age 16, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, indecent exposure and one count each of statutory sexual assault and corruption of minor. He was charged by Patrolman Corey Herring, Rush Township police, last Dec. 13.James J. Bennek Jr., 36, of 180 Claremont Ave., Tamaqua, was charged by Patrolman Charles Blesse, Coaldale Police, with driving under the influence (DUI) and two summary charges of failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic and failing to activate turning signals when required. Bennek was cited last Dec. 8 when stopped at Second and E. Ruddle streets.Jason W. Miller, 31, of 34 N. Greenwood St., Apt. 1, Tamaqua, was charged with delivery of a controlled substance (CS), possession with intent to deliver a CS, criminal use of communication facility and possession of a CS when cited by Patrolman Anthony Stanell, Tamaqua police, last March 30 at his home.Ian Patrick McGregor, 25, of 110 E. High St., Coaldale, was charged with DUI, DUI of drugs, two counts each of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment and one count each of disorderly conduct by engaging in fighting, and summary charges of failling to drive on right side of road, overtaking a vehicle on the right side, careless driving and failing to wear a seat belt. McGregor was cited by Patrolman Charles Blesse, Coaldale police, last March 30 on W. Phillip St.Alden Richard Whateley, 45, of 348 E. Union St., Tamaqua, was charged with three counts each of delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver and possession. He was cited by Sgt. Richard Wever, of the Tamaqua Drug Task Force.Ralph Richardson, 22, of 153 Municipal Rd., New Ringgold, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while his operating privileges were suspended, failing to carry car insurance and careless driving. He was cited by Patrolman Jeremy Talanca, West Penn Township police, on Municipal Road last Feb. 8.Brian R. Kehl, 27, of 117 Walnut St., Tuscarora, Schuylkill Township, was charged with retail theft from Fegley's Mini Mart in Tamaqua for theft of a hoagie valued at $4.29. He was cited by Cpl. Dwayne Hacker.Diane Marie Dankulich, 42, of 337 Valley St., Brockton, Schuylkill Township, was charged with DUI by Patrolman Warren Firing, Schuylkill Haven police last March 14.James Joseph Englert, 33, of 227 Lafayette St., Tamaqua, was charged with burglary of a log cabin at 478 Pine Valley Rd., East Brunswick Township, on March 27, 2009, criminal trespass by breaking into the building, theft of personal property including an air compressor and criminal mischief by damaging the front door. Englert was cited by Trooper John Sleboda.James Edward Drob, 47, of 501 S. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo, was charged with delivery of a CS, criminal use of communication facility and possession at his home. He was cited by Patrolman Robert Minnick, Brett Michael Hill, 32,m of 753 Arlington St., Tamaqua, was charged with simple assault and criminal mischief by Patrolman Karl Harig, Tamaqua police, last Feb. 15.Michael James Stewart, 42 Williams St., Barnesville, Rush Township, was charged with possession with intent to deliver a CS in Cumbola, Blythe Township, possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampeirng with or fabricating evidence. He was cited by Trooper Troy S. Greenawald last March 20.Johmane Johnny Chia, 24, of 241 Valley St., New Philadelphia, was charged with possession of a drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness. He was cited by Patrolman Kirk Becker, Pottsville police, last March 27.Louis Vincent Clouser, 38, of 158 First St., Coaldale, was charged with DUI and careless driving. He as cited by Patrolman Jeremy Talanca, Coaldale police, on Dec. 5, 2008.Brittany Marie Leidy, 20, of 445 E. Abbott St., Lansford, was charged with retail theft from Walmart Store in Rush Township for taking four items valued at $25.57. She was cited by Patrolman Brian Thompson, Rush Township police, last March 9.Tyson Jeremie Davidson, 23, of 3 Valley View Rd., Zions Grove, North Union Township, was charged with theft from a home at 14 Valley View Rd., and receiving stolen property consisting of a laptop computer belonging to Steven Pritulsky. He was cited by Patrolman Joshua Pavlick, North Union Township police lat Jan. 19.Russell Frank Mauger, 48, of 2597 Chamony St., Zions Grove R.1, North Union Township, was charged with simple assault and harassment of Lori Ann Walter, 118 Spring Mountain Rd., North Union Township. He was cited by Trooper Mark Demko last March 10.Kareem Jamiai West Walker, 24, of 18 Mauch Chunk St., Tamaqua, was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness by Patrolman Thomas Rodgers, Tamaqua police, last April 20 when stopped at Five Points.Miriam Leticia Malave, 37, Shenandoah, ethnic intimidation, criminal conspiracy, aggravatred assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, terroristic threats, simple assault , simple assault causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon, recklessly endangering another person and harassment. She was cited by Patrolman Robert Senape, Shenandoah police, with the charges arising out of a brawl in the M&T Bar, last Feb. 10.Michael Berdecia Jr., 23, Gordon, criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, simple assault and recklesslty endangering another person. at the M& Bar.Jenine L. Barry, 34, Ashland, two counts of forging a doctor's prescriipton to obtain additional drugs that were prescribed and criminal attempt to obtain possession of a controlled substance.Samantha Simpson, 37, Girardville, two counts of possession of a small amount of marijuana.Karen Myers, 45, Pottsville, retail theft from Turkey MIni Mart, Pine Grove, and theft by deception by presenting for payment of merchandise a roll of wrapped coins in a dime wrapper which contained 40 cents in pennies.George Christopher Scott, 32, Tower City, possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and driving while hiis operating privileges were suspended.Daniel James Mackiewicz, 21, Pine Grove, DUI in Pine Grove Township.William Henry Clark, 47, Pine Grove, DUI, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, driving while operating privileges were suspended and faulty rear lights.Corey Jay Leininger, Pine Grove, criminal trespass on apartment building at 12 Mifflin St., Pine Grove; possession of an instrument of crime, possession of a CS and possession of drug praphernalia.Basilio Lebron DeJesus, 42, Hegins, DUI, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic and failing to drive at a safe speed by doing 45 miles-per-hour in a 40 zone on SR443.Rachel Leann Klinger, 31, Pine Grove, DUI and failing to drive on right side of roadway in Pine Grove.Michael John Conches, 37, Mount Carmel, DUI as charged by Patrolman Thomas Rodgers, Tamaqua police, last Feb. 10.Timothty C. Ewer, Doylestown, DUI, failing to drive on right side of road, overtaking a vehicle on right side of road, careless driving, driving while operating priviileges were suspended, harassment and disorderly conduct. He was cited by Officer Jim Patterson, Kline Township police, last Feb. 10.Erick E. Gwaltney, 32, Beaver Meadow, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless driving, driver required to have a license and involved in accident with parked car. He was cited by Patrolman Jonathan McHugh, Rush Township police, last March 23 and charged with striking parked cars on Pine Creek Drive and Grier Avenue.Jessica Ann Linkhorst, 29, Pottsvillke, DUI, driving on a sidewalk and careless driving. She was cited by Chief John Petrilla, Kline Township police, last Sept. 25 on Kelayres Road.William J. Houtz, 43, Williamstown, DUI, had no car insurance, driving an unregistered vehicle, operating without an official inspection certificate, fradulent use of registration plates and having improper emission control system on his vehicle.Zachary Douglas Wilson, 24, Auburn, DUI, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failed to activate turning signals when required and careless driving.Dan Franklin Whalen, 49, Schuylkill Haven, two counts each of corruption of minors and selling or furnishing alcohol beverages to minors.Traci Lynn Bohner, 42, Orwigsburg, two counts of passing bad checks to Heiser True Valley Shop, Orwigsburg, in amonts of $350 and $700.Tyeke James Holcomb, 19, Lancaster, possession of drug parapahenalia and underage drinking in Schuylkill Haven.Joseph Luke Zearfoss, 20, Pine Grove, DUI, careless driving, stop sign violation and underage drinking.Zachary Daniel Shaw, 19, Schuylkill Haven, three counts of terroristic threats against James and Brenda Ebling, Schuylkill Haven.William Francis McGovern, 48, Auburn, DUI, failing to drive on right side of roadway, careless driving and illegal parking in a business district.Clint Gerard Cavanaugh, 35, Pottsville, DUI, driving wrongway on one-way roadway, driving while operating privileges were suspended and failing to have a driver's license.Kathleen Ann Robbins, 40, Frackville, DUI on SR61 in West Mahanoy Township.Matthew J. Corbacio, 25, Ashland, escape from Ashland police custody and theft from a motor vehicle.Ernest Alan Delbo, 41, Athens, Bradford County, possession of drug paraphernalia and failing to activate turning signals when required. Stopped in Ashland.Joseph Frank Temple, 46, Ashland, two counts of indecent assault and one count of corruption of minors.Lezzette I. Torres, 43, Mahanoy City, two counts of possession with intent to deliver a CS and possession and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.Zachary Allen Starr, 24, Pottsville, possession of a small amount of marijuana.Rebecca E. Sninski, 21, State College, DUI and improper headlight requirements when stopped in Shenandoah.Mark Paul Wilner, 41, Mahanoy City, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, cruelty to animals, four counts of simple assault and two counts of harassment of Pricilla Blume and her daughter, Samantha.Ryan Anthony Arroyo, 19, Allentown, possession of a small amount of a marijuana, possession of a CS and drug paraphernalia in West Mahanoy Township and failing to have a driver's license.Roger Allen Weikel, 55. Shenandoah, DUI, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at safe speed and failing to carry car insurance.Matthew Lee Reifsnyder, 31, Mahanoy City, possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.Robert Cromer, 35, Plains, Luzerne County, criminal conspiracy, receiving stolen property consisting of three laptop computers stolen from Walmart Store, Rush Township; defiant trespass and driving while operating privileges were suspended. He was cited by Cpl. Duane Frederick, Rush Township police.Lester Raymond Kaufman Jr., 45, Strausstown, Berks County, DUI on Blue Bountain Road in Wayne Township and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic.Tyler Jacob Haas, 24, Schuylkill Haven, simple assault and harassment.Robert Edwin Seltzer, 29, Saint Clair, theft by deceptilon by using stolen credit card of Robert and Nancy Elser, Orwigsburg, and making purchases in various stores totaling $24,377.26.Eric Phillip Schaeffer, 36, Schuylkill Haven, stalking and harassing Kristian Leiby, Orwigsburg.Derek Kotsko, 39, Hazleton, three counts of illegal confinement of dogs (pitbulls) at142 E. Washington St., McAdoo, and two counts of harboring a dangerous attack animal.Michael John Lorah, 34, Pottsville, unauthorized use of automobile of Alaina Cardena-Kramer and driving whilie operating privileges were suspended.Jessica Lynn Danouski, 24, Minersville, possession with intent to deliver a CS, criminal conspiracy, possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.Luis Angel Diaz, 29, Shenandoah, delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver and possession.Afton Irene Bracey, 22, Pottsville, DUI and failing to obey a traffic signal.Jeffrey Swiger, 43, Pottsville, three counts each of theft by deception and passing bad checks at Way Mart Store, Pottsville, totaling $70.85.Michael Robert LIskiewicz, 57, Minersville, three counts each of forgery, theft of moveable property, receiving stolen property, issuing bad checks, dealing in proceeeds of unlawful activities, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds, theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and bad checks.Steven Michael Witman, 20, Minersville, possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.Adam Spotts, 26, Summit Station, simple assault and harassment of Earle Spotts.Matthew Allen Ludy, Williamsport, striking a parked vehicle in Minersville and failing to stop and careless driving.Jared Charles Saylor, 27, Minersville, DUI, failing to drive at a safe speed, disorderly conduct, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic and careless driving.Amy Jo Chado, 24, Mountain Top, delivery of a CS in Minersville, possession with intent to deliver, criminal use of communication facility, possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.Allen Shawn Johns, 32, Minersville, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct in Pottsville.Christopher F. Huth, 25, Mount Carmel, possession of a CS in Minersville and two counts of criminal conspiracy.Scott Bradley Haluska, 37, two counts of retail theft from Olllie's Surplus Store, Cressona Mall, and Walmart Store Saint Clair and one count of defiant trespass on Walmart property. He also was charged with driving while his license was suspended.Sylvester Raymond Griffith, 32, Mountain Top, retail theft from Walmart Store in Saint Clair.Katelynn Marie James, 22, Schuylkill Haven, DUI, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at a safe speed and careless driving.Amanda Chenoweth, 42, Denver, Lancaster County, retail theft from Walmart in Saint Clair.Lisa Marie Gilbert, 38, Cressona, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.Dennis Cory Shafer, 25, Schuylkill Haven, possession of a small amount of marijuana and defiant trespass on Pottsville Housing Authority property at Barfield.Nathan David Joppy, 47, Pottsville, possession of drug paraphernalia, public drunkenness and scattering rubbish.Michael John Lorah, 34, Pottsville, theft of medical supplies from Schuylkill Medical Center while visiting, criminal conspiracy, receiving stolen property and disorderly conduct.Jimmy Lee Schwenk, 27, Pottsville, theft of medical supplies from Schuylkill Medical Center, receiving stolen property, criminal conspiracy, disorderly conduct, loitering and prowling at night and public drunkenness.Ricky Walter Yoder, 48, Cressona, DUI, driving while operating privileges were suspended and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic.Jeremiah Daniel Shivers, 34, Prescott Valley, Ariz., theft of 60 gallons of gas from Gas Way, SR61, New Castle Township.Richard Eugene Earnst Jr., 28, Shenandoah, DUI, possession of a small amount marijuana and drug paraphernalia, careless driving and failed to give notice of change of address.John Joseph Myro, 25, Saint Clair, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Also charged by Chief Michael P. Carey, Saint Clair police, with involuntary deviate sexual inercourse with a 15 year old person, sexual assault, corruptiion of minors, indecent assault and selling or furnishing alcohol beverages to minors.Donell Hoffman, 33, Pottsville, DUI, criminal mischief and careless driving.Michelle Ann Willlie, 41, Pottsville, receiving stolen property and two counts of criminal conspiracy.David Chevy Schaeffer, 24, Pottsville, criminal mischief, involved in accident damaging truck owned by Compass Rose Health Care, Pottsville; no car insurance, operating a vehicle whithout an official inspection certificate, failed to give notice of change of address and disorderly conduct.Edward Wallo Jr., 26, Dallas, Luzerne County, theft by deception. Information filed to court by Cpl. Duane Frederick, Rush Township police. Wallo bid on a demolition job on property of James Metsger, 19 Bernhard Rd., Barnesville, received a downpayment of $4,500 but failed to fulfill the job.Matthew Robert Oshman, 20, Mount Carmel, burgalry of property at 43 Orchard Rd., Barnesville, last Sept. 13 and theft of numerous items of jewelry which were sold to Buy Me Again Pawn Shop in Pottsville for $2,000 and theft of a .38 calibre pistol and criminal mischief by smashing glass panel in door.Edwin Alberto Vega, 39, Allentown, criminal conspiracy, possession with intent to deliver a CS in Shenandoah and possession.Brendon John Hasara, 38, Mahanoy City, DUI, driving while operating privileges were suspended, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic and failing to wear a seat belt.Tyler Drum, 20, Tower City, possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.Amy Lynn Fabian, 43, Coal Township, resisting arrest in Ashland, disorderly conduct and harassment.Frederick Edward Vazquez Jr., 31, Allentown, criminal conspiracy to deliver CS in Shenandoah.Brian Anthony Cyr, 21, Shenandoah, possession with intent to deliver a CS and possession.Linda Lee Todd, 26, Philadelphia, criminal conspiracy, burglary of Smoky Joe's Tobacco Shop and Dollar Store in Ashland, criminal trespass by breaking into the buildings, theft of a large amount of lottery scratch tickets, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief and possession an instrument of crime.Joseph David Wetzel, 23, Philadelphia, criminal conspiracy to burglarize Smoky Joe's Tobacco Shop in Ashland.Tyler Drum, 20, Tower City, criminal conspiracy and theft from motor vehicle.Matthew Robert Oshman, 20, Mount Carmel, burglary of resident's at 472 Roosevelt Drive, Mahanoy Township, criminal treaspass, criminal conspiracy and theft of personal property.Ronald Lawrence Bridy, 50, Saint Clair, corruption of minors, indecent assault and selling or furnishing alcohol beverages to minors.Robert John Fanok Jr., 41, Pottsville, simple assault and harassment of Sherri Lynn Kemble.Edward Charles Gunn, 48, Quakertown, theft of two cameras valued at $177.56 from Walmart Store, Saint Clair.Danny F. Gomez, 26, Hazleton, delivery of a CS in McAdoo, possession with intent to deliver, criminal use of communication facility, possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while operating privileges are suspended.Harry Oscar Dunleavy Jr., 46, Pitman, simple assault and harassment of Melissa Smith, Porter Township.