A Tamaqua man charged with a series of armed robberies which took place in a Tri-county area, Schuylkill, Carbon and Luzerne, was among 60 defendants who were arraigned Monday morning on criminal charges before District Attorney Karen Byrnes Noon at the Schuylkill County courthouse and all entered pleas of not guilty to the charges and requested trial by jury.

Tysheed Laron Hargrove, 19, last known address, Tamaqua, was charged by police from Rush Township, Tamaqua and McAdoo with 56 criminal charges committed in Schuylkill County - 18 counts of robbery, six counts of carrying a firearm without a license, two counts of terroristic threats, five counts of possession of an instrument of crime, seven counts of receiving stolen property, six counts of simple assault, five counts of recklessly endangering another person, one count of retail theft and two counts of unlawful risk.According to the police report the robberies occurred at the Turkey Hill Mini-Mart, Hometown; Fegley's Mini Mart in Tamaqua and McAdoo; Valero, McAdoo, and the Uni Mart in Frackville.Others were reported to have occurred at the Wawa, Kidder Township, Carbon County; Uni-Mart in Freeland, and at mini markets located within Hazleton.Other area peopleMarah Ann Walter, 21, of 2 Fourth St., Kelayres, Kline Township, charged by Rush Township Patrolman Carl Bachart, with criminal conspiracy and theft of a credit card and cash from a wristlet (small purse) belonging to Kristen Kester at the Walmart Store in Hometown.Andrew Joseph Danko, 23, of 2 Fourth St., Kelayres, Kline Township, charged by Patrolman Bachart with criminal conspiracy with Walter to steal cash and credit card theft from shopper in Walmart Store.Blair Terry Kranch, 46, of 187 Owl Creek Road, Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Karl Harig, last Jan. 5 with terroristic threats and harassment of Robert Deutsch, 114 Schuylkill Avenue, and disorderly conduct by engaging in fighting.Ryan Christopher Bush, 27, inmate at state correctional facility in Ryan Township, charged by Trooper Edward Lizewski on multiple occurrences of criminal conspiracy and criminal solicitation by telephone with girlfriend to bring contraband drugs on visits to the prison.Edward Francis Ostrowski, 35, of 72 Lakeside Avenue, Delano, Delano Township, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Karl Harig, with driving under the influence (DUI) last March 10, driving while operating privileges were suspended, and restrictions on alcohol beverages in car (possessed an open can of beer).Andrea J. Chando, 33, of 303 Mulberry St., Tuscarora, Schuylkill Township, charged by Rush Sgt. Duane Frederick, last Nov. 30 with theft of leased property by failing to keep up rental payments on television leased from Rent-A-Center, Hometown.Robert E. Keister, 25, of 142 E. Sherman St., McAdoo, charged by Rush Patrolman Adam Sinton, with DUI of alcohol and drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and sun screening car windows which is prohibited.Aracelis Lopez, 60, of 233 W. Patterson St., Lansford, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Michael Hobbs, last Feb. 18 with retail theft from Family Dollar Street, 137 N. Railroad St.Marie D. Franko, 40, of 331 E. Union St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Thomas Rodgers, last Jan. 5 with DUI and being involved in accident by striking rear of car of Mary Smulligan stopped in traffic on Mauch Chunk Street and fleeing.Anthony Jeffrey Richards, 25, of 62A Chestnut St., Hometown, charged by Rush Patrolman Ryan Rehatchek, last Dec. 4 with two counts of possession of misbranded controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.Robert Joseph Holliday, 28, last known address, 226 Green St., Tamaqua, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Anthony Stanell, last Oct. 10, 12 and 14 with three counts each delivery of a controlled substances (CS), possession with intent to deliver, criminal use of cell phone, possession, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.Others arraignedJose William Nunez, 19, Hazleton, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Robert Minnick, last Feb. 12 with carrying firearms without a license.Eric Gregory Schmidt, 20, Schwenksville, charged by Tamaqua Patrolman Karl Harig, last Sept. 5 with DUI of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.John Paul Edstrom, 31, Hazleton, charged by Rush Patrolman Corey Herring, last Feb. 8 with criminal conspiracy, retail theft, and receiving stolen property.Marc Joseph Zellin, 41, Frackville, charged by Frackville Patrolman James Patterson, last Nov. 4 with passing a bad check.James Curtis Stevens, 21, Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Michael O'Neill, last March 27 with six counts of aggravated assault, 12 counts of simple assault, four counts of recklessly endangering another person, three counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure at 313 S. West St., and one count of carrying a firearm without a license.Michael James Bertasavage, 40, Auburn, charged by Trooper John Swoboda last March 7 with interference with custody of children and concealment of whereabouts of a child.Jason Adam Hutmaker, 31, Tower City, charged by Trooper Jeffrey Hummel last Oct. 29 with DUI on East Grant Avenue, Tower City, careless driving, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, and failing to wear seat belt.Rodney Alan Trego, 25, Pottsville, charged by Ashland Chief Adam Bernodin, last March 31 with two counts each of simple assault and harassment.Frank S. Althouse, 59, Ashland, charged by Chief Bernodin with theft from Turkey Hill Mini-Mart.Brandon Wehry, 27, Shamokin, charged by Mahanoy City Cpl. Michael Dissinger, last March 2 with possession with intent to deliver a CS, possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia.David Paul Lukashunas, 49, Shenandoah, charged by Trooper Joseph Aponick last Feb. 18 with DUI in Shenandoah, driving on left side of roadway, and failing to obey traffic signal.Juan Carlos Garcia, 19, Hazleton, charged by Kline Township Patrolman James Patterson, last Dec. 19 with credit card fraud, and receiving stolen property.Akeen Charles Campbell, 27, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force last April 12 with delivery of a CS from his home, possession with intent to deliver, possession and drug paraphernalia.Adam Gamrak Jr., 31, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Kenneth A. Jacoby, last April 1 with simple assault, recklessly endangering, and harassing Jody Gamrak, his wife.Leon Allen Schappell III, 21, Orwigsburg, charged by Trooper Robert Oakley last March 25 with propulsion of missiles into occupied vehicle (rock), criminal mischief by smashing car window with rock, and harassment. Schappell was also charged by Orwigsburg Patrolman Brandon K. Bayer, last May 8 with simple assault on Kimberly Berger, his mother; disorderly conduct, harassment, and criminal mischief to her vehicle.Stacey Lee Lehman, 33, Auburn, charged by Orwigsburg Patrolman K. Bayer, last March 4 with DUI of drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.Tobi A. Metz, 30, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, last April 21 with possession of drug paraphernalia, and public drunkenness.Stacey Ann Davis, 35, Cressona, charged by Trooper Eric L. Reber with DUI on SR901 in North Manheim Township last April 7, and careless driving.Alysia Ann Haller, 29, Pottsville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey R Bowers, with delivery of a CS, criminal use of cell phone, and possession.Luis Alberto Haddock, 20, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Michael J. Keating with recklessly endangering another person, theft, harassment, and disorderly conductJoseph David Tennant, 30, Minersville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Richard C. Clink, last March 9 with fraudulent removal of a license plate from car of Theresa Putalavage, 126 Westwood St., and receiving stolen property.Michael Francis Jevelle, 25, Ringtown, charged by Trooper Edward Sanchez last March 10 with fleeing, reckless driving, and driving while operating privileges were suspended.Rhiannon L. Meyer, 34, Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Robert Senape, with carrying a firearm without a license.Sean K. Kurtz, 38, Auburn, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman David T George, last April 25 with DUI, and careless driving.Justin James Dolcy, 20, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force last April1 with delivery of a CS at his home, possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia.James R. Hines, 22, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force last March 27 with delivery of a CS at his home, possession with intent to deliver, possession, and possession drug paraphernalia.Christopher E. Balonis, 24, Pottsville, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, last April 21 with DUI, and failing to have car lights on during required period.Jason D. Griffiths, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Chief Patrick J. Carroll, Penn State Schuylkill Campus, last May 2 with resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct on school campus.Andre Marcelico Colon, 27, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman William I. Horn, last May 15 with simple assault, and harassment of Lisa Julia Velazquez.Ian Andrew Kerchner, Shenandoah, charged by Girardville Patrolman Anthony Houser, last May 9 with criminal trespass on property at 21 W. Ogden St., simple assault on Steen Campbell and Lee Ann Wise and disorderly conduct.Chad Ben Kerchner, 35, Shenandoah. charged by Patrolman Houser with criminal trespass on property at 21 W. Ogden St., simple assault on Campbell and Wise, and disorderly conduct.Matthew D. Marchalk, 27, Frackville, charged by Frackville Patrolman George Parnell, last April 26 with DUI, reckless driving, and illegal tire traction surfaces.Ryan Charles Yingst, 23, Berwick, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey R. Bowers, last April 19 with delivery of a CS, criminal use of cell phone, and possessionKristen Nicole Cunningham, 30, Kempton, charged by Trooper Robert Oakley last March 23 with retail theft from Kohl's Department Store, Fairlane Village Mall.John Joseph Schedin, 52, Minersville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Shawn P. Tray, last March 17 with possession of drug paraphernalia.Kimberly Marie Peletsky, 26, Pottsville, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Frank J. DiMarco, last March 10 with retail theft from Walmart Store.Scott David Cronce, 41, Saint Clair, charged by West Mahanoy Township Chief Shawn Tray, last Oct. 13 with credit card fraud, theft of cash from Central Highway Oil Company where he was employed, and receiving stolen property.Jose Rueben Malave, 42, Saint Clair, charged by Nes Castle Township Patrolman Walter A. Knepper, last December of three counts of retail theft from Kmart Store, Schuylkill MallKristian Allen Carl, 29, Pottsville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey R. Bowers, last May 7 with delivery of a CS, and possession.Amanda Elizabeth Hester, 29, Ashland, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Joseph J. Leskin, last March 24 with retail theft from Walmart Store.Ryan Michael Schultz, 24, Frackville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, last March 23 with simple assault and harassment of Sarah Roseman, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness.Kristen L. LaSalle, 25, Minersville, charged by Trooper Andrew Letcavage last February of possession with intent to delivery a CS to inmate in state correctional facility in Ryan Township, and possession of contraband.William J. Sanchez, 24, Mahanoy City, charged by Mahanoy City Patrolman Jonathan McHugh, last June 3 with terroristic threats, simple assault, criminal mischief, harassment, and disorderly conduct.Devin A. Friedman, 23, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Cpl. Dennis G. Wiederhold, last July 6 with passing bad check to pay rent.Eric Robert Shappell, 27, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Charles B. Webber, last April 17 with hindering apprehension of person wanted by police.Felix Luis Torres, 28, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph J. Krammes, last May 5 with possession of drug paraphernalia, defiant trespass on Pottsville Housing Authority property, and public drunkenness.Jamie Walter Ebert, 38, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Brian J. Reno, last May 28 with aggravated assault, simple assault, obstructing the administration of the law, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.Benjamin Lee Neidlinger, 19, Minersville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman John H. Mohl, last Jan. 18 with statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors, and indecent assault.