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Area residents among 53 arraigned by DA

Area residents were among 53 who were arraigned this week at the Schuylkill County courthouse on criminal charges and all entered pleas of not guilty and requested jury trails. They were:

James F. McGill, 58, of Sixth Street, Kelayres, Kline Township, charged by Trooper Edward Lizewski with identity theft, theft, withdrawals with a ATM card belonging to another person and two counts of access device fraud.John Lee Rentschler, 23 of 58 Third St., Union Township, charged by Trooper Stephen Kleeman with driving under the influence (DUI) on SR54 in West Mahanoy Township, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at safe speed and careless driving.Rick Daniel Erbe, 21, of 501 E. Blaine St., McAdoo, charged by Trooper Robert Gavin with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at his resident's.John F. Stumer, 24, of 1051 Sanderston St., Tuscarora, Schuylkill Township, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Matthew Houser, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, driving an unregistered vehicle and duty of driver in emergency response area (failed to drive safely passing a stopped vehicle by police).Marissa L. Stevens, 22, of 38 Clay St., New Philadelphia, charged by Mahanoy City Officer Jonathan McHugh, with possession of a controlled substance (CS) and drug paraphernalia.Joshua James Ohl, 31, of 369 W. Water St., Lansford, charged by Rush Patrolman Corey Herring, with possession of a CS when stopped in a parking lot of grocery store on Claremont Avenue. The police report states a large bag of green vegetation and $122 in cash were uncovered.Matthew Walter Buziak, 25, of 47 Water St., New Philadelphia, charged by Corporal Leo R. Luciani, state trooper, with criminal trespass in Moe's Tavern on Water Street, New Philadelphia.Justin Ryan Green, 24, of 128 Pine View Lane, New Ringgold, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with selling a non-controlled substance representing it as a controlled substance in Schuylkill Haven.Joseph M. Zarsky, 27, of 337 W. Blaine St., McAdoo, charged by Trooper Anthony Kowalick with burglary of a garage in Tresckow, Banks Township, Carbon County, criminal trespass, theft of inspection certificates and criminal mischief to property.Jason Bivins, 32, Parkesburg, Chester County, charged by Shenandoah Capt. George Carado, with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession and drug paraphernalia.Maria Luisa Calderon, 36, Shenandoah, charged by Butler Township Chief Edward Tarantelli, with criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass on property of Mary Kay Squires, 34 Preston Hill, Girardville, and theft of personal property.Jesse Boylan, 23, Ashland, charged by Ashland Patrolman Mark O'Hearn, with DUI, DUI of alcohol and drugs and careless driving.James Andrew Johnson, 42, Gordon, charged by Butler Sgt. Eric Vinskie, with burglary of apartment of Barbara Hummel and David Korn, 107 W. Biddle St., Apt. 1B, Gordon, and two counts of criminal trespass into the building and remaining in the building.Thomas Eugene Sewell, 42, Shenandoah, charged by Frackville Cpl. Marvin Livergood, with DUI, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, careless driving, failing to wear seat belt and having defective headlights.Charlotte Jeanette Dowling, 42, Girardville, charged by Ashland Patrolman Daniel Weikel III, Ashland with fleeing police, DUI, recklessly endangering another person and driving an unregistered car.Steven A. Orme, 22, Shamokin, charged by Butler Chief Edward Tarantelli, with carrying a firearm without a license, trespassing on agricultural posted lands, failing to have his snowmobile registered, failing to carry liability insurance and unlawful killing of big game.Christian D. Good, 22, Weston, charged by Patrolman North Union Township Joshua Pavlick, with DUI, failing to drive on right side of road, reckless driving and two counts of disorderly conduct on Mountain Road.William Joseph Hannon, 32, Gordon, charged by Butler Patrolman Raymond Horan, with disarming a law enforcement officer, tampering with physical evidence and disorderly conduct.Pauline Helen Pytak, 52, Shenandoah, charged by Butler Chief Edward Tarantelli, with criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass on property at 34 Preston Hill and theft of metal pipes and other materials.Carla Marissa Hannon, Gordon, charged by Butler Patrolman Raymond Horan, with discharging a weapon into a structure at 301 McKnight St., Gordon, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct.Jelly Roque, 23, West Hazleton, charged by Trooper John McGeary with operating chop shops in McAdoo. transferring vehicle obtained through chop shop, altered illegally obtained property, theft of vehicle and receiving stolen property.Michael John Reppert, 39, Shenandoah, charged by West Mahanoy Township Patrolman Raymond Tonkinson III, with unlawful restrain, simple assault, recklessly endangering and harassment of Sherri Parker, 133 Weston Place, and disorderly conduct.Robert Vesay, 39, Tower City, charged by Tower City Sgt. John Boyer, with passing three bad checks to Shuey and Hoffman Fuels Company.Michael Paul Lucas, Auburn, charged by Trooper John Sleboda with two counts each of aggravated assault on police officers, possession of firearms with altered manufacturer's number, altering or obliterating marks of identification on weapons, and 24 counts of person not to possess or use firearms. Also, two counts each of carrying firearms without a license, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person. Police report states a total of 20 handguns, two long guns, a sword and numerous rounds of ammunition were confiscated.Ralph Lance Carrington, 30, Brooklyn, N.Y., charged by the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with three counts each of delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession and drug paraphernalia in Shenandoah.Jennifer Lynn Allen, 39, Wilkes-Barre, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Grant F. Yoder, with forgery and two counts each of identity theft of a 75 year old woman, unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes and criminal use of communication facility by running up calls costing several thousands of dollars.Charles Leroy Bedford, 22, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph James Krammes, with DUI of drugs, DUI, and careless driving.John Anthony Casella, 20, Pottsville, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession and drug paraphernalia at his residence.Kyle Joseph Castellano, 19, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Mark W. Knock with fleeing police, DUI of alcohol and drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, careless driving, a minor prohibited to operate a vehicle with alcohol, reckless driving, involved in accident by striking a pole on Peach Mountain Road, Norwegian Township, improper tires on car and underage drinking.Alex Lee King, 43, Minersville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Richard C. Clink, with DUI and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic.Amanda Leigh Breidigan, 22, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, with possession of drug paraphernalia.Dennis Charles Gauker, 24, Pottsville, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman David T. .George, with DUI and careless driving.Melissa L. Currey, 26, Pine Grove, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Warren G. Firing, with DUI and careless driving.Avery Tyler Greenawalt, 19, Orwigsburg, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman David T. George, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.Edward Chester Colna Jr., 21, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Stephen D. Kleeman with DUI on Port Carbon/Saint Clair Highway, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at safe speed and careless driving.Roberta Leeann Schoener, 49, Auburn, charged by Trooper Joseph J. Aponick with retail theft from Sears Store, Schuylkill Mall, Frackville, two electric scooters and a sweater valued at $299.88.Kailonna Strachan, 27, Port Carbon, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession and drug paraphernalia.Scott Bradley Haluska, 38, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Trooper Todd W. Heintz with retail theft from Boscov's Store, Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, two DVD players valued at $429.97.Rodney Alan Shultz, 32, Minersville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Eric C. Sterner, with DUI and prohibited parking in intersection.Michael Allen Flickinger, 36, Port Carbon, charged by Port Carbon Chief Jon J. Bowman, with theft of services to Quality Discount Heating Oil Company, by acquiring fuel and leaving without paying.Bruce L. Hein Jr., 30, Minersville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, with six counts of endangering welfare of a child.Kelly Nicole Ayes-Hein, 26, Minersville, charged by Patrolman Klouser with six counts of endangering welfare of a child.Tyler William Naus, 19, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, with DUI and six stop sign violations.Zachery James Zerbe, 20, Minersville, charged by Trooper Michael V. Ryan with simple assault and harassment of Cathy Walacavage-Andrachick, Beckville Road, North Manheim Township.Bain Alan Wedd, 33, Port Carbon, charged by Trooper Anthony C. Garipoli with possession of drug paraphernalia when stopped on SR61 in North Manheim Township.Jordan Michael Cavalcanti, 22, Robesonia, Berks County, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, with possession of a CS and drug paraphernalia.Barry Brent Bohn, 44, Hamburg, charged by Trooper Stephen D. Kleeman with DUI on SR895 in West Brunswick Township, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic and careless driving.Eric M. Lehman, 27, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Vincent J. McDonald, with loitering and prowling at night, criminal mischief to car of Jacqueline Hill, Saint John Street, and disorderly conduct.Sandra Branham, 45, Orwigsburg, charged by Orwigsburg Sgt. John F. Koury, with simple assault and harassment of Janine Corbo.Jessica L. Tummarello, 19, Old Zionsville, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, with possession of drug paraphernalia and underage drinking.Roy Thomas Snowell, 56, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Thomas Hornung with DUI on SR61, North Manheim Township, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving while license suspended, driving following registration suspension, failing to carry car insurance, careless driving and operating a vehicle without an official inspection certificate.Jason Brad Lucas, 33, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Kenneth A. Jacoby, with possession of a CS and drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended.Brian David Whiteash, 45, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Trooper David F. Beam with recklessly endangering Catherine Whiteash, Woods Creek, New Ringgold, and harassment.