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Area residents among 82 arraigned on criminal counts

Many area residents were among 82 who were arraigned Monday before District Attorney Karen Byrnes Noon in Schuylkil County court on criminal charges and all entered pleas of not guilty and requested jury trials. They were:

Edward Charles Boyle, 39, Mahanoy City, charged by Trooper Michael Marinchak with involuntary manslaughter, homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, DUI, failing to drive on roadway laned for travel in Ryan Township last Sept. 18 and failling to wear seat belt. Information filed to court claims his vehicle collided with a motorcycle causing fatal injuries to the cyclist.Edward John Flaim, 18, of 22 Vulcan Road, Barnesvile, charged by Trooper Thomas Powell with unauthorized use of his mother's vehicle last Nov. 4.Timothy M. Dunstan, 41,of 210 E. Patterson St., Lansford, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Matthew Houser, with possession of drug paraphernalia when stopped on Tagersville Road last Nov. 12.Joseph Edward Kuhla, 20, of 22 Village Crossing Road, West Penn Township, charged by West Penn Patrolman Jason L. Lorah, with theft of scrap metal and other items from the home of Lori Miller, 1013 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, last Sept. 28. He was also charged by Officer Lorah on Oct. 19 with theft of scrap metal from property at 309 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold.Christopher Hyland, 43, of 255 W. Rowe St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Anthony Stanall, with possession of drug parapahernalia at his resident's last Nov. 9.Gary Leland Scott Jr., 25,of 41 Jones St., Lansford, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Matthew Bynon, with possession of drug paraphernalia when cited on Centre Street last Dec. 14.Patricia Irene Boyke, 46, of 32 Bruno Avenue, McAdoo, charged by McAdoo Patrolman William Curilla, with giving false identifiction to police, faililng to obey traffic control devices and driving while her operating privileges are suspended when stopped last December.Ernest Joseph Kerestes, 50, of 504 E. Patterson St., Lansford, charged by Coaldale Patrolman Charles Blesse, with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and failing to drive on roadways laned for traffic last Sept. 29.William Brown, 53, of 28 Nescopec St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Karl Harig, with terrorstic threats and harassment of Robert Kutcher and disorderly conduct last May 30.Craig E. Montgomery, 36, of 137 N. Wyoming St., rear, Hazleton, charged by McAdoo Patrolman Anthony Divirgillo, with delivery of a controlled substance (CS), possession with intent to deliver, criminal use of communication, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia on E. Blaine St. last Dec. 17.Victor Barry Craig, 34, of 27 W. Grant St., McAdoo, charged by Patrolman Divirgillo with criminal trespass on property at 107 S. Sheridan St. last Dec. 10 and two counts of simple assault and one count of harassment against Crystal Gartner and Donald Moyer and criminal mischief to real or personal property.Erica Lynn Miller, 25, of 600 Hayes St., Hazleton, charged by Mahanoy Township Officer Brandon Alexander, with DUI and failing to have headlights working when stopped on Gold Star Highway last Oct. 29.Travis Miller, 24, of 161 Owl Creek Road, Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Matthew Bynon, with DUI and careless driving when stopped on Owl Creek Road last Aug. 5.Brian Lee York, 25, of 216 Hunter St., Tamaqua, charged by Rush Township Sgt. Duane Frederick, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia when cited on Claremont Avenue last Sept. 16.Alexander Joseph Modawar Sr., 31, of 1 S. Lehigh St., Apt. B, Tamaqua, charged by Rush Sgt. Duane Frederick, with retail theft of Iphone and screen from Walmart Store valued at $31.42 last Dec. 7.Jesse M. Becker, 25, of 415 N. Railroad St., Apt. 1, Tamaqua, charged by Coaldale Patrolman Charles Blesse, with DUI of alcohol and drugs, possession of a CS, failing to have a driver's license, driving with defective rear lights and failing to drive on a roadway laned for traffic when cited on SR209 in Coaldale last Sept. 15.Roshelle M. Coll, 48, of 4 E. Main St., Quakake, Rush Township, charged by Rush Patrolman Adam Sinton, with DUI, driving while operating privileges were suspended, and failing to obey traffic control devices when cited in Quakake last Nov. 17.Chad Uca, 21, last kniown address as Hazleton, charged by West Mahanoy Township Chief Shawn Tray, with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while operating privileges were suspended when stopped on SR924 (Ringtown Road) last Dec. 13.James Thomas Maguire, 37, of 62 Washington St., Middleport, charged by Trooper Peter F. Mohn with forgery of a check belonging to Robert Steffie, Auburn; theft of property, and theft by deception last Dec. 30.Charla Bensinger, of 491 Pine Valley Road, New Ringgold, charged by state inspector general's office with violation of the public welfare code by receiving $2,606 in food stamps while misrepresenting household income.Jason E. Bankes, 18, of 322 Hazle St., Tamaqua, charged by Rush Sgt. Duane Frederick, burglary of club house of White Birch Golf Course, Barnesville, criminal trespass, theft of 160 lottery tickets, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief by causing $140 in damages to rear door last Feb. 1.Linda Kay Sibble, 23, of 613 W. Main St., Weatherly, charged by Rush Patrolman Corey Herring, with retail theft of 46 cosmetic products valued at $264 from Walmart Store last Nov. 29.Tiffany Lynn Oglesbee, 23, of 73 Hunter St., Tamaqua, charged by Rush Patrolman Peter Wysochansky, with retail theft of two straight talk phones valued at $300 from Walmart Store last Nov. 18.Steven R. Marsicano, 44,of 223 N. Lehigh St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Anthony Stanell, with criminal use of communication facilty, delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, and possession a in parking lot of Boyer's Food Market on June 3, 2010.Joseph Edward Kulha, 20, of 22 Villas Crossing Road, Tamaqua , charged by Port Carbon Chief Jon J. Bowman, with accident involved causing injury, accident involving damage to attended vehicle, duty to give information and render aid and two counts of failing to give notice to police of an accident and injuries, which occured at intersection of Market and Fourth sts. last Feb. 2.James Steven Smith, 46, of 19 Main St., New Philadelphia, charged by Trooper John B. Carr with DUI on Pike Street, Port Carbon, last Feb. 5; driving while operating privileges were suspended, failing to have a driver's license, careless driving and failing to activate headlights during required period.Ronald Dean Ramer, 57, of 46 Water St., New Philadelphia, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Frank J. DiMarco, last Dec. 7 with DUI, careless driving and failing to drive on right side of road.William H. Gerhard, 52,of 1436 Wetzel Road , Weatherly, charged by Pottsville Patrolman James P. Englert, with passing a bad check to Ed's USA Auto Rental Store, in amount of $431.41 last Jan. 9.Dennis Ray Yater, 24, of 326 W. Broad St., Apt. 6, Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Matthew Bynon, with possession of a small amount of marijuana on N. Railroad St. last May 18.Norman S. Paisley III, 49, of 422 W. Rowe St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Robert Minnick, with possession of drug paraphernalia and involved in accident last Nov. 27 when his vehicle struck the side of the home of Susan Baddick, 415 Nescopec St.Mark Anthony Lawson, 44,of 246 Orwigsburg St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Matthew Bynon, with DUI and stop sign violation on W. Spruce St. last Aug. 23.Kerry Lee Freedman, last known address as Coaldale, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Anthony Stanell, with criminal use of communication device, delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia when cited in parking lot at Family Dollar Store on Nov. 10, 2010.Michael Jarod Schultz, 21, Frackville, charged by Frackville Patrolman Christopher Hand, with seven counts of criminal mischief to parked vehcles and one count each of vandalism of a school vehicle, loitering and prowling at night and disorderly conduct last Nov. 11. He also was charged with intimadation of a witness and retaliation against witness last Sept. 24.David John Rambo, 25, Pottsville, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Michael Hobbs, with theft of a gold Carbon County Deputy Coroner badge on March 30, 2010, belonging to Ed Smith.Beth Anita Troup, 25, Ashland, charged by Ashland Officer Richard Haraschak III, with retail theft from Boyer's Food Market and public drunkenness.Jason P. Fanelli, Ashland, charged by Butler Township Patrolman Anthony Galla, with DUI on Locust Dale Road last Oct. 18 and driving while license suspended.Lisa Flowers, 38, Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Robert Senape, with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness last Dec. 12.Christian Matthew Christman, 21, Philadelphia, charged by Trooper Thomas Powell with possession of a small amount of marijuana in the parking area at the state correctional facility in Mahanoy Township last May 8.Andrew Lee Wyre, 26, Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Chief Joseph Hall, with burglary of the home of William Beaver, 211 W. Atlantic St., last Nov. 28; criminal trespass, criminal attempt to theft of copper from home and criminal attempt to commit receiving stolen property.Kyle Thomas Putalavage, 23, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Robert Kluge with DUI on SR901 in Branch Township last Nov. 8; driving while operating privileges were suspended, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, careless driving and failing to use seat belt.Harvey F. Lymaster, 45, Pine Grove, charged by Pine Grove Cpl. Beau Yarmush, with giving unsworn false information to police and false report of incident which did not occur last Sept. 17.Lisa Marie Scheibley, 43, Tremont, charged by Patrolman John Zurat, Branch/Reilly Townships Police, with DUI last Dec. 13 in Reilly Township, careless driving and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic.Jared Joel Dinger, 19, Pine Grove, charged by Trooper Peter Mohn with DUI on SR443 in North Manheim Township last Dec. 16; exceeding the maximum speed limit and careless driving.Lynn Marie Seredych, 50, Lykens, charged by Trooper Jeffrey Hummel with DUI of drugs on SR209 in Tower City last Oct. 9.Andrew Daniel Smeltz, 35, Summerdale, Cumberland County, charged by Trooper Mark Knock with aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, propulsion of missiles into occupied vehicle, terroristic threats, possession of a instrument of crime, stalking, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, criminal mischief and harassment Frank Krammes last Nov. 25 on the Kushwa Road in Hubley Township.Brandon E. Harner, 28, Hegins, charged by Trooper Stephen Kleeman with DUI on Vista Road in Eldred Township last Oct. 23 and failed to give notice of accident to police after his vehiicle failed to negotiate a curve.Eric W. Zakowski, 48, Shenandoah, charged by Mahanoy City Cpl. Michael Dissinger, with possession of a CS and drug paraphernalia and failed to have car insurance when stopped last Dec. 5 in the borough.William Charles Deiter, 36, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Timothy Rymarkiewicz with DUI on SR209 in Branch Township last Nov. 24.Jordan Dale Reichert, 25, Pottsville, charged by Trooper David Beam with DUI on SR125 in Tremont Township last Dec. 17.Anthony David Beck, Tower City, charged by Tropeer Peter Mohn with DUI on SR209 in Tower City last Nov. 17.Jay Daniel Krammes, Pine Grove, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph R. Welsh, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia last Dec. 23.Crystal Mae Eisenhart, 40, Girardville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseh J. Krammes, with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, criminal mischief and reckless driving on Dec. 30.Patrick John Schuster, 53, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Michael P. Stank, with DUI last Oct. 23.Lori Carl, Tremont, charged by state inspector general's office with violation of public welfare by receiving $2,604 in food stamps but failed to report husband's earnings.Tyler L. Hosler, 26, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Renee R. Galle, with DUI last Dec. 2.Tracey Ann Mozdy, 40, Shenandoah, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Grant F. Yoder, with DUI last Oct. 19.Jamell Curtis Boyd, 30, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Renee R. Galle, with possession of a CS, possession of a small amount of marijuana and disorderly conduct last May 21. He is also charged by Minersville Patrolman Richard C. Cink, with two counts of simple assault on Tonya Schultz, last Jan. 6, and false imprisonment and harassment.Eric Scott Traub, 33, Tower City, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph H. Murton Jr., with failing to furnish drug free speciman to probation officer.Joseph Robert Holland, 30, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Brian W. Kotzmoyer, with simple assault and harassment of Lindsey Ann Draine last Jan. 31.Kayla Marie Perry, 19, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, with theft of donation jar containing coins for SPCA.John Walter Archibald, 24, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Patrolman Meisner with resiting arrest and public drunkenness last Jan. 11.Justin Lee Tielman, 28, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Thomas Powell with retail theft of electronics from Sears Store, Schuylkill Mall last Jan. 5.Shirley Lee Greising, 27, Lost Creek, charged by Trooper Alyssa J. Becker with forgery, identify theft, theft by deception,Bryan Philip Whiteman, 312, Honeybrook, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph H. Murton Jr., with theft of leased property of a home theatre system valued at $581 from Rent A Center, last Sept. 22.Robert John Weiss, 35, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Renee R. Galle, with criminal conspiracy to steal $420 from Eagle Social Club last July 28.Breanne Newton, 28, Pottsville, charged by Patrolman Galle with theft of $420 from Eagle Social Club last July 28.William Frederick Nichols III, 30, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman William I. Horn, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and harassment last Jan. 15.Carl Wayne Martin, 45, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Robert Kluge with theft of $600 from Independent Hose Company, Norwegian Township, last Nov. 3.Crystle Catherine Craig, 26, Pottsville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, with DUI of alcohol and drugs last Nov. 24.Jared Aaron Raczka, 21, Minersville, charged by Trooper Alyssa J. Becker with DUI on Seltzer Road, Norwegian Township, last Dec. 6.Raymond Howard Gregory II, 22, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patroman Brian J. Reno, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia last December.Van David Vesay Jr., 25, Minersville, charged by Pottsville Capt. Steven J. Durkin, with possession with imitation CS and possession on April 28, 2011.Anthony Joseph Panchari, 68, Seltzer, Norwegian Township, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, with DUI last Jan. 7.Jorgel Tejada-Hernandez, 23, Minersville, charged by Patrolman Klouser with DUI last Dec. 12.Michael Francis Yanni, 43, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Trooper David R. Beam with burglary of home of Kristen Marie Ebener, Port Carbon, last Aug. 13.Edward Fredericks, 38, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Brian W. Kotzmoyer, with five counts each of forgery, theft and receiving stolen property from Hidden Treasurers Store of five checks last Nov. 1.Charles Daniel Ogden, 25, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Cpl. Dennis G. Wiederhold, with delivery of a CS, possession with intent to deliver, criminal use of cell phone and possession ast November.Rodney Rogers, 56, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Cpl. Dennis G. Wiederhold, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct last Oct. 25.William Lawrence Quigley Jr., 21, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph R. Welsh, with possession of a CS, corruption of minors and four counts of selling or furnishing alcohol beverages to minors last July 31.David Mark Berk, 18, Auburn, charged by Trooper John F. Burns with four counts of arson of garage and sheds in Auburn last Feb. 2 and five counts of arson on Feb. 18.James Malcolm Thomas, Saint Clair, charged by Trooper Timothy J. Rymarkiewicz with DUI on SR183 in Wayne Township last September 3.Adrian Ebling, 40, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Kenneth A. Jacoby, with aggravated and simple assault on Dinah Ebling and disorderly conduct and harassment last Sept. 29.