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Four area residents are among 66 arraigned on criminal counts

Four area residents were among 66 defendants arraigned on criminal charges Monday morning in the Schuylkill County Courthouse before District Attorney Karen Byrnes Noon and all pleaded not guilty and requested jury trials. They were:

Laura Marie Keck, 23, of 47 Lakewood Avenue, Barnesville, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Joseph J. Leskin, with theft of three sets of Legos valued at $319.11 from Walmart Store.Thomas Leo Bilsak, 24, of 73 Second St., Coaldale, charged by Trooper Caleb J. Huber of unauthorized use of bank card of Jillian M. Emrick, Cressona, former girlfriend.Jason Warren Miller, 33, of 78 Tucker Hill Road, New Philadlephia, charged by Trooper Arthur F. Wink Jr., with possessing a firearm without a license, driving an unregistered vehicle, failed to show a driver's license, carried no car insurance, failed to wear a safety belt, and drove a vehicle without an official inspection certificate when stopped on Ferndale Road in Blythe Township.Christopher Michael Zweizig, 24, of Cumbola, Blythe Township, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, with inpersonating a public servant, theft by unlawful taking of moveable property, theft by deception, receriving stolen property; and two counts of possession a controlled substance (CS).Jerry G. Adray, 42, Mahanoy City, charged by Nes Castle Township Patrolman Kyle D. Crouse, with simple assault of Ben Horvath, clerk in Kmart Store, Schuylkill Mall, when accosted attempting to open a coin operating vending machine with a knife.Angela Marie Clymer, 37, White Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Cpl. Christopher Hand with simple assault and harassment of Steven Barret, Greb Polosky, and Jared DeLauretis, emergency responders, and resisting arrest and disordelry conduct.Jose Manuel Arroyo, 24, Reading, charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Robert Senape, with four counts each of aggravated and simple assault, two counts of recklessly endangering another person and one count each of person not to possess a firearm, dischaging a firearm into an occupied structure, and possession and concealing an instrument of crime. Informaiton filed to court claims Arroyo fired several shots with a handgun in the area of 100 block on Spruce Street and one shot struck Michael Benjamin in the upper arm.Ronald D. Dermo, 56, Pottsville, charged by agent of the Pennsylvania Department of Correction with theft of scrap metal belonging to the correctional institution in Ryan Township. The money obtained was used to purchase furniture for his daughter's apartment at her college.Beau Curtis Natale, 19, Pine Grove, charged by Pine Grove Cpl. Beau Yarmush, with criminal conspiracy, possession with intent to deliver a CS, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs, underage drinking; and three counts of possession.Kenya Sahraun Blanks, 19, Pine Grove, charged by Pine Grove Cpl. Beau Yarmush, with criminal conspiracy, possession with intent to deliver a CS, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of car title, underage drinking; and three counts of possession.Herbert Seifert, 29, Tower City, charged by Trooper Mark Knock with burglary of Top Star Expresss Store, Tower City, theft of 40 cartons of cigarettes valued at $583, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief to property in amount of $1,100, and possession of drug paraphernalia.Christian M. Curry, 19, Cressona, charged by Trooper Peter F. Mohn with burglary of property at 127 Kiehner's Road, Wayne Township, owned by Russell W. Zweizig, criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, theft of two all terrain avehicle's (ATV) from a garage on the property, receiving stolen property, and unauthorized use of vehicles.Blake Dylan Richardson, 19, Schuylkill Haven, was charged by Trooper Mohn with the same charges as Curry and as criminal conspirator to steal the ATVs.Michael John Kendall Jr., 28, Quakertown, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Kenneth A. Jacoby , with simple assault, recklessly endangering, and harassing Austin Spears, Schuylkill Haven.Dan Franklin Whalen, 52, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Kenneth A. Jacoby, with burgalry of property at 30 E. Main St., owned by Stanley Brassington, criminal trespass, theft of tools from garage valued at $13,554, theft by deception, and receiving stolen property.Kayla Marie Perry, 20, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman David T. George, with possession of drug paraphernalia.John Owen Davis, 38, Auburn, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman David T. George, with altering his car license plate, fraudulent removal of registration plate, and violation of car title.Katelynn Marie James, 25, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner, with DUI of alcohol, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.Shawn Schlauch, 20, Ashland, formerly of Shenandoah, charged by Shenandoah Patrolman Michael O'Neill, with giving a false report to incriminate another person.Dylan John Eckert, 19, Minersville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Eric C. Sterner, with criminal attempt to commit criminal trespass, criminal trespass, and criminal mischief to property at 19 S. Third St. by smashing front door on Apartment Three occupied by Beth Ann Butler.Shannon Elizabeth Baringer, 26, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Timothy J. Rymarkiewicz with criminal conspiracy to commit theft at Boscov's Store, Fairland Village Mall, Norwegian Township.Jeremy Robert Cappel, 23, Pottsville, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Frank J. DeMarco, with DUI of alcohol, failing to drive at safe speed, and operating a vehicle without a valid inspection certificate.Jamie Paul Robbins, 33, Porrt Carbon, charged by Saint Clair Chief Michael P. Carey, with retail theft from Walmart Store of merchandise valued at $1,471.16, and receiving stolen property.Robert Bonaccolta, 44, Lebanon, charged by Ashland Chief Adam Bernodin Jr., with public nuisance.Brandon Michael Kneas, 26, Minersville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey R. Bowers, with two counts each of delivery of a CS, criminal use of cell phone, and possession of a small amount of marijuana.Joseph Michael Yurkonis,19, Pottsville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey R. Bowers, with theft of vehicle owned by Theresa Competus parked in 500 block on Forrest Lane, receiving stolen property, arson by setting fire to vehicle in area of "The Levels," Forestviille in Cass Township, criminal mischief, and criminal conspiracy.Joshua Adam Mullins, 21, Hegins, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jeffrey R. Bowers, with theft of $300 in cash belonging to Mary Kastner at the Minersville Library, and receiviing stolen property.Jeremy Tyler Culbert, 23, Pottsville, charged by Patrolman Bowers, with delivery of a CS, criminal use of cell phone, and possession.William C. Hoy, Pottsville, charged by Patrolman Bowers wiith two counts of unlawful contact or communication with a minor, and indecent assault, indecent exposure, endangering welfare of a child, and open lewdness.Marshall Lloyd Burpo Jr., 45, Girardville, formerly of Pottsville, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (knife), simple assault, and recklessly endangering Jacqueline Burpo, his wife; and two counts of terroristic fhreats.Javonie Stephen Rosa, 19, Minersville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, with DUI of drugs, possession of drug praphernalia, and stop sign violation.Heather Lynn Eichert, 38, Tower City, charged by Trooper Joel L. Zimmernan with DUI of alcohol, operating a vehicle following registration suspension, no car insurance, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, restrictions on having open can of alcoholic beverage in vehicle, rear lights not working, and failing to wear seat belt.William Michael Sheffy, 25, Pine Grove, charged by Pine Grove Cpl. Christopher Cruz, with two counts each of aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (pistol), terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and harassment of Maddy Zerbe, Pine Grove.Kenneth Lamar Umbenhauer, 33, Mahanoy City, DUI of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, habitual offender of motor vehicle code, driving while license suspended, driver required to have license, failing to give notice of change of name or address, and careless driving.Matthew Eric Stoneroad, 34, Elizabethville, charged by Trooper John Sleboda with simple assault and harassment of Lisa Stoneroad, wife, at 6 Honeymoon Trail, Hubley Township.Joseph E. Boris, 44, Minersville, charged by Case Township Patrolman Richard C. Clink, with possessing instruments of crime (pliers), theft of copper wiring and copper piping from resident's at Oak Lane, Schaeffer's Hill, and resisting arrest.Matthew Alan Klinger, 47, Hegins, charged by Hegins Township Chief Steven Lohr, with DUI of alcohol, and careless driving.Hali Lynn Matzura, 25, Mount Carmel, charged by Trooper Edward J. Sanchez with possession of a CS, DUI of drugs, careless driving, and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic when stopped on Interstate 81 in Foster Township.George Thomas Webber Jr., Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Eugene M. Yourey, with defiant trespass on property of Rachel Vilcheck, Barefield Drive, and loltering and prowling at night.Brandon Marvin Merwine, 28, Tremont, charged by Pottsville Cpl. Francis B. Lynagh, with failing to furnish drug free urine to his probation officer.Brian James McClintock, 37, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph J. Krammes, with resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.Dominic Franco Borelli, 20, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Eugene M. Yourey, with possession wiith intent to deliver a CS, criminal use of cell phone, possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia.Richard William Klare Jr., 24, Klingerstown, Upper Mahantongo Township, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph R. Welsh, with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug parapahernalia.Bruce Franklin Zimmerman, 50, Port Carbon, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Renee R. Galle, with criminal trespass and criminal mischief to apartment of Jessey Long, 339 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville, causing $500 in damages.Frances Mary Conn, 36, Mount Carmel, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Eugene M. Yourey, with possession of a CS, possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.Gregory Lee Yoder, 24, Shenandoah, charged by Pottsville Cpl. Francis B. Lynagh, with beingi involved in an accident in the 200 block on W. Market St. with a pickup truck driven by Robert Renninger and failing to stop.David William Guinn 24, Ringtown, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Charles B. Webber, with DUI of alcohol, rear lights not working, and failed to activate turning signal when required.Doloreds Jane Weinhold, 42, Orwigsburg, charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph R. Welsh, with DUI of alcohol and violating limitations on backing.Brandie Lynn Haluska, 33, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Cpl. Francis B. Lynagh, with failing to furnish drug free urine sample to probation officer.Jesse Charles Albertini, 25, Pottsville, charged by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser, with DUI of alcohol, driving while license suspended, and exceeding maximum speed limit.Matthew John Dewald, 26, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman John H. Murton Jr., with failing to furnish drug free urine to probation officer.James Edward Marconis Jr., 25, Pottsville, charged by Pottsville Patrolman John H. Mohl, with simple assault and harassment of Registered Nurse Jennifer Daub in the psychiatric ward at the Schuylkill Medical Center. Marconis was also charged by Mohl with simple assault of nurses Jennifer Singley and Margaret Ward, in the SMC, and criminal mischief by damaging a faucet causing $739.18 in damages..Craig Ashton Travaglini, 25, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Matthew R. Cavallo, with DUI of alcohol and careless driving.Eric James Zimmerman, 41, Orwigsburg, charged by Orwigsburg Patrolman Brandon K. Bayer, with simple assault, harassment, and recklessly endangering Ronda Zimmerman, his wife, and disorderly conduct.Kendra Lynn Jacoby, 25, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Schuylkill Haven Sgt. Warren G. Firing, with retail theft from Turkey Hill Store of two lotttery tickes and proceeds from winning while employed at the store.George Matthew Llewellyn, 39, Auburn, charged by Owigsburg Patrolman Brandon K. Bayer, with DUI of alcohol and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic.Jerry Lee Wolfe, 40, Pottsville, charged by Schuylkill Haven Sgt. Warren G. Firing, with possession of a small amount of marijuana, driving while license suspended, and unlawful activities for having dark window tints.Timothy John Miller, 29, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Trooper Eric L. Reber with DUI of alcohol, failing to drive on roadway laned for trafic, failing to drive at safe speed, and careless driving when stopped on Meadow Drive in North Manheim Township.Michael Martin Hill, 56, Pottsville, charged by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Vincent J. McDonald, with criminal trespass on property at 32 John St., and public drunkenness, theft of leased scaffolding property from Ark Rentals Inc., West Brunswick Township, by failing to make payments or return the property.Paula Jean Marberger, 43, Pottsville, charged by Trooper Vincent A. LaSelva Jr. with DUI of drugs, possession of drug parapahernalia; and two counts of possession of a CS.Amy Marie Merenda, 26, Saint Clair, charged by Saint Clair Patrolman Frank J. DiMarco, with retail theft of $251.40 of clothing from Walmart Store, receiving stolen property, and defiant trespass.Amanda Lynn Pickup, 24, Hegins, charged by Hegins Township Sgt. Beau Yarmush, with possession of drug paraphernalia.Bradley Michael Keppley, 24, Pine Grove, charged by Trooper Peter F. Mohn with DUI of alcohol, unauthorized use of a vehicle, driving without a license, driving while license suspended, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at safe speed, careless driving, and failing to given immediate notice of police of being involved in a one car accident on Sweet Arrow Lake Road in Washington Township. Keppley was also charged by Pine Grove Cpl. Christopher Cruz, with fleeing police, driving while license suspended, careless driving, reckless driving, and two stop sign viiolations.Kim Leah Weist, 50, Pine Grove, charged by Trooper Jordan R. Tuttle with DUI of alcohol on Pine Hill Road in Pine Grove Township.Keith Jeffrey Lengle, 45, Schuylkill Haven, charged by Trooper John T. Curtis with DUI of alcohol, duty to pull over in emergency response area on SR125 in Tremont Townshnip, and careless driving.Darrin Douglas Vandermark, 21, Williamstown, charged by Trooper Eric L. Reber with theft of items from vehicle of William Raymond Reiner in 800 block of East Grand Avenue, Tower City, and receiving stolen property.