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Ten area residents among 67 arraigned by district attorney

Ten area residents were among 67 who were arraigned Tuesday morning before District Attorney Karen Byrnes Noon at the Schuylkill County courthouse on criminal charges and all entered pleas of not guilty and requested trial by jury. They were:

Timothy John Postupack, 33, of 31 Vulcan Road, Barnesville, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Frank J. DiMarco, with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment of Shannon Ashfield, last Dec. 8.Matthew D. Reimiller, 23, of 26 S. Logan St., McAdoo, charged by McAdoo Patrolman Robert Minnick, with receiving jewelry stolen from the property at 338 W. Blaine St. last Aug. 28.Shawn Andrew Trudeau, 22, of 303 W. Blaine St., McAdoo, charged by McAdoo Patrolman Robert Minnick, with burglary at 338 W. Blaine St., criminal trespass by breaking into the building, theft, receiving stolen property, manufacturing of a controlled substance, loitering and prowling at night, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief to property last Aug. 28.Kenneth Michael Soini, 19, of 303 W. Blaine St., McAdoo, charged by McAdoo Patrolman Robert Minnick, with criminal trespass and loitering and prowling at night for same incident with Trudeau.Jason Kyle Able-Lewis, 23, of 409 N. Sixth St., Allentown, charged by Mahanoy City Patrolman Laurie Dudash, last July 26 with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol.Zachary Guy Zerby, 18, of 204 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, charged by Mahanoy City Officer Jonathan McHugh, with DUI of alcohol last Aug. 20, possession of a controlled substance (CS) and drug paraphernalia.Joseph Richard Angst, 45, of 21 Main St., Middleport, charged by Trooper Brian L. Walters with simple assault and harassment of Marie Loise Galusky following a domestic dispute last Oct. 14.Chelsea Leigh Martin, 20, of 56 Water St., New Philadelphia, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Paul R. Olson, with possession of a CS last May 25.Christopher Michael Cataldi, 23, of 128 W. Rowe St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Thomas Rodgers, with simple assault and harassment of Zachary Halye,128 W. Rowe St., and disorderly conduct last Oct. 26.Stephen Frederick Stripe, 48, of 491 Mountain Road, New Ringgold, charged by Trooper Mark R. Demko with being involved in an accident by striking the vehicle driven by William Roger Weand at the intersection of state routes 895 and 443 last Oct. 7.James Joseph Gatens, 60, of 320 Arlington St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Matthew Houser, with DUI of alcohol last Sept. 30 and failing to obey a traffic control signal.George Michael Cope, 85, Reading, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Matthew Bynon, with DUI of alcohol, driving while his operating privileges were suspended and failing to drive correctly on a one-way roadway last Aug. 8.Patrick Fisher, 18, Ashland, charged by Ashland Patrolman Mark O'Hearn, with criminal attempt to commit criminal trespass by climbing through a kitchen window to gain entrance at 1230 Center St., last Nov. 11 and is also charged with loitering and prowling at night.Michael Aaron Fickinger, 17, Ashland, charged by Ashland Officer Richard Haraschak III, with aggravated assault, six counts of robberies, possession of a concealed instrument of crime, terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, theft and receiving stolen property.Karissa Aremar Correa, 22, Shenandoah, charged by Frackville Sgt. Marvin Livergood, with giving police a false report on an incident which did not occur.Rina Marie Sementilli, 31, Pottsville, charged by Frackville Patrolman Anthony Kankowski, with obstructing the administration of the law, giving a false report as to who was driving the vehicle which struck Harper's Auto Shop building and possession of drug paraphernalia last Nov. 13.Jacob Anthony Brewer,19, Reading, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman David T. George, with corruption of minors, possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia last Sept. 26.Robert Adam Slough, 25, Spencer, Ind., charged by Trooper Michael P. Becker with indecent exposure at the drive-through window at McDonald's Restaurant at the Schuylkill Mall, Frackville, last Oct. 11.Stephen Raymond Kaszmetskie, 24, inmate at the Schuylkill County Prison, charged by Trooper Scott Grochowski with theft of copper wire from Schuylkill Emergency Resources property in Mahanoy Township last Nov. 8 through 11, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief to property and simple trespasser. He was also charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Michael O'Neill, last Oct. 21, with theft of welding cables from 116 Cleveland St., receiving stolen property and criminal mischief to property and also was charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Kirk Kirkland, last Nov. 12 with theft of 160 feet of welding cable from Joseph Shusack's welding shop.Juan Jose Perez, 26, Shenandoah, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Brian W. Kotzmoyer, with criminal trespass on property of Alexia Rodrigaques in the Pottsville Housing Authority development, intimidation of a witness, theft of a cell phone and receiving stolen property last Aug. 30.Christopher Michael Sallaway, 19, Mahanoy City, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Kirk A. Becker, with theft of a cell phone owned by Debra Urban, who resides in the Pottsville Housing development, last Oct. 11.Theresa Ann Meyers, 39, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Charles B. Webber, with defiant trespass on property of Jeffrey Disbrown, 309 Mahantongo St., last Oct. 14, and public drunkenness.Joshua L. Bubeck, 31, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, with possession of a CS and drug paraphernalia last Oct. 28.Bubeck is also charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia at his home last July 21.Brian Lamont Watson, 27, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Kirk A. Becker, with terroristic threats and simple assault on Rebecca Chescavage, 246 W. Railroad St., and resisting arrest and disorderly conduct last Jan. 12.Aaron Patrick Murphy, 25, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Richard J. Pugh, with theft of services by failing to pay a bar bill at Trippens' Billie Bar, last July 29.Amanda Lynn Strimboulis, 23, Hegins, charged by Port Carbon Chief Jon J. Bowman, with two counts of robbery at home of Joseph S. Generella, 1005 Pottsville St., Mechanicsville, last Dec. 8, criminal conspiracy, theft of $10 from a wallet and simple assault.Robert J. Meinzer, 51, Scranton, charged by East Norwegain Township Patrolman Martin H. Sterner, with theft of personal property belonging to Charles Spector, last Nov. 6.Justine Sandra Myro, 22, Port Carbon, charged by Port Carbon Chief Jon J. Bowman, with two counts of robbery at the home of Joseph S. Generella, Mechanicsville, criminal conspiracy with Amanda Lynn Strimboulis, theft and simple assault last Dec. 8.Wayne Frederick Haller, 47, Orwigsburg, charged by Orwigsburg Patrolman Brandon K. Bayer, with aggravated and simple assault, recklessly endangering and harassment of Diane Lisella, girlfriend, last Jan. 1.Derrick Emory Yeager, 24, Shenandoah, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Warren G. Firing, with possession of drug paraphernalia in the borough last Aug. 22.Mark Norman Zimmernan, 34, Tremont, charged by Trooper Robert Oakley with theft by deception of passing bad check at BG Market, Minersville-Pottsville HIghway, last Sept. 8.Matthew Tigue Reber, 22, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia in parking lot at Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, last Oct. 17.Luis Alberto Haddock, 19, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Todd W. Heintz with theft of $9 from an envelope on the teacher's desk at the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit School in Norwegian Township last Dec. 1.Cassidy Robert Long, 29, Saint Clair, charged by Trooper Thomas T. Curtis, Jr. with DUI of drugs when stopped on SR895 in West Brunswick Township last July 2 and operating a vehicle without an official inspection certificate.Brandie L. Haluska, 32, Pottsville, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Joseph J. Leskin Jr., with retail theft from Walmart Store, last Aug. 16.Gary Dwayne Updike, 34, Levittown, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Chad H. Seitzinger, with DUI of alcohol when stopped on SR61, driving while his operating privileges were suspended and careless driving.Bruce Allen Dietrich, 34, Auburn, charged by Pine Grove Patrolman Kurt Emerich, with DUI of alcohol last Sept. 10, possessing an open can of alcoholic beverages in his car and disorderly conduct.Jeffrey M. Chatkiewicz, 31, Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Kirk Kirkland, with simple assault and two counts of harassment of Cory Zimmernan.Enrique Torres, 47, Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Capt. George Carado, with terroristic threats, simple assault and two counts of harassment of Harold Foresman and Christina Foresman last Oct. 5.Lisa Marie Gilbert, 40, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, with resisting arrest and public drunkenness at the Fast Fill Service Station last Oct. 20.Michelle Lynn Dallasandro, 36, Mohrsville, charged by Trooper Timothy J. Rymarkiewicz with burglary of the home of Timothy Nafzinger, Port Clinton, last Oct. 13, criminal trespass by breaking into the building and theft.Joseph Edward Houtz, 54, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman William I. Horn, with disorderly conduct at his home last July 31.William Joseph Long, 20, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Timothy J. Rymarkiewicz with three counts of burglary of Scott Millwork Company building, Cressona, three counts of criminal trespass into the building and theft of cash from the cash register.Jaimie Lamar Koch, 47, Pine Grove Township, charged by Trooper Robert Oakley with possession of drug paraphernalia on Meadowbroke Drive, Wayne Township, last Oct. 6.Neil Michael Moyer, 36, Cressona, charged by Trooper Todd W. Heintz with theft by deception by passing bad check to Ken's Tire Shop last May 20.John Charles Trabosh IV, 37, Mohrsville, charged by Trooper Timothy J. Rymarkiewicz with burglary of home of Timothy Nafzinger, Port Clinton, criminal trespass and theft last Oct. 13.Tricia Elizabeth Devine, 26, Pine Grove, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to delivery, and possession at a motel in North Manheim Township last Sept. 30.Leanne MIcklesavage, 22, Ashland, charged by Hegins Township Sgt. Beau Yarmush, with possession of a CS and drug paraphernalia in Valley View last May 17.Amanda Marie Malone, 29, Kulpmont, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Joseph J. Leskin Jr., with retail theft of 17 items from Walmart Store, last Oct. 4.Tracy Lee Steward, 51, Pottsville, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Martin H. Sterner, with retail theft of six items from Walmart Store, last Oct. 24.Rebecca Correll, 41, Minersville, charged by Trooper Andrew D. Lescavage with retail theft of jewelry from Sears Store at the Schuylkill Mall in Frackville last Nov. 11.Samantha Christyne Wensel, 19, Saint Clair, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Paul R. Olson, with possession of a CS and failing to obey a traffic signal last May 25.David William Brown Jr., 20, Shenandoah Heights, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Brian J. Reno, with DUI of alcohol and drugs, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failing to obey a traffic signal and stop sign last Oct. 28.Judy Lynn Fetrow, 49, Minersville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Paul R. Olson, with DUI of alcohol, involved in accident with an attended vehicle, failed to give information and render aid, careless driving, driving wrong on a one-way street, and failing to have headlights on during required period last Oct. 28.Richard Carl Elison, 58, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Renee R. Galle, with DUI of alcohol and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic last Nov. 5.Sonja Lee Karkanica, 24, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Michael P. Stank, with fleeing to elude police, DUI of alcohol, reckless driving, failing to drive at safe speed and careless driving last Dec. 4.Diane Marie Kutsko, 42, Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Michael O'Neill, with loitering and prowling at night, defiant trespass on property of Christine Sterner, 42 S. Bower St., last Nov. 27 and disorderly conduct.George Samuel Beaver, 54, Ringtown, charged by Trooper Brent Spleen with DUI of alcohol , failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, reckless driving and failing to have working rear light.Andrew Lane Schmidt, Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Chief Joseph Hall, with robbery at 35 E. Coal St., last Nov. 18, terroristic threats, theft, receiving stolen property, simple assault, recklessly endangering Jackie Sotomayhor, criminal mischief, harassment and disorderly conduct.Lisa Ann Kauffman, 44, Pottsville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, with DUI of alcohol, driving an unregistered vehicle and stop sign violation last Sept. 24.Paul Michael Collins, 31, Saint Clair, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Chad H. Seitzinger, with simple assault on Lisa Donaldson, last Nov. 10.Jennifer L. Ost, 34, Pottsville, charged by Saint Clair Chief Michael P. Carey, with retail theft of 23 items from Walmart Store, last Oct. 23.William Ken Steinheiser, 20, Saint Clair, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession, and drug paraphernalia at his resident's last April 1.Anthony Panchari, 68, Seltzer, Norwegian Township, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, with DUI of alcohol and public drunkenness last Oct. 16.Natasha L. Bradley, 28, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Mark W. Knock with DUI of alcohol, failing to activate turning signals when required and careless driving in Minersville last October 27.Neiko Lee Zalonka, 29, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession, and drug paraphernalia at his home last March 8.Kenneth Robert Reynolds, 41, Pine Grove Township, charged by Trooper Michael S. Arner with DUI of alcohol when stopped on Valley Road, Wayne Township, last Oct. 17, and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic.