A Carbon County man pleaded guilty on Tuesday in the county court to a robbery count and is facing a state prison term when sentenced later this year.

He was one of 13 defendants entering a guilty plea before Judge Joseph J. Matika.NesquehoningincidentSalvatore John Canzoneri III, 25, of Nesquehoning, pleaded to one count of attempted robbery in a plea bargain with the district attorney's office.Canzoneri was arrested by Nesquehoning police following an incident on Jan. 25 in the parking lot of Redner's Warehouse Market.Police said Jacqueline DeMarco, of Nesquehoning, left the market and as she walked to her vehicle she notice Canzoneri, who she did not know, acting strangely.After entering her vehicle Canzoneri reached into the car and attempted to grab her purse, which contained personal items and cash which she had just withdrawn from a ATM in the store. She struggled with Canzoneri and managed to fight him off and he gave up.A few moments later he came to DeMarco and said he was sorry and it was only a joke.DeMarco left the lot and came upon Officer Timothy Wuttke of the borough police who was at an accident scene. She told him what happened and gave him a description of the vehicle Canzoneri was driving - an older model Jeep. She also told Wuttke the type of clothing Canzoneri was wearing.Through the course of the investigation police were able to identify Canzoneri's car and he as the assailant.He was arrested at his home. He denied his involvement and refused to take a blood test because police felt he was under the influence of a controlled substance at the time of his arrest.The victim later identified Canzoneri as the person who tried to rob her.Matika told Canzoneri, who is currently in the state correctional institution at Camp Hill on other charges, that under sentencing guidelines he faces a minimum of between 24 to 36 months in a state prison. Matika also noted the plea agreement calls for a state term of 24 to 48 months.Matika deferred sentencing to a later date.Drug pleasDefendants who entered pleas in pleading drug cases included:Jodi Lynn Gaffney, 28, of Summit Hill, pleaded to one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance-heroin.She was arrested on July 13, 2012, after making sales to a confidential informant (CI) for the state Attorney General's office at locations in Lansford. It is her first criminal offense.Defense Attorney Joseph V. Sebelin Jr., said Gaffney was the driver of the car when the sales were made.Matika placed her on probation for two years and ordered her to get a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendation for treatment, supply a DNA sample, zero tolerance on D&A use, and render 100 hours of community service.Donald Paul Zarillo, 28, of Summit Hill, pleaded to one count each of possession of a controlled substance-marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.He was arrested on April 25, 2012, at 112 W. Ridge St., Lansford, by borough police for a sale to a CI.On the possession count he was placed on probation for a year with zero tolerance on D&A use ordered, and render 50 hours of community service.On the paraphernalia charge he was placed on probation for six months, concurrent with the first count.Benjamin Torres, 19, of Brooklyn, N.Y., pleaded to one count of possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was arrested on May 6 following a traffic stop by state police at Fern Ridge along Interstate 80 in Kidder Township. He was a passenger in the car.He was placed on probation for six months and ordered to render 25 hours of community service.Other pleasOther defendants who entered pleas included:Michelle Canzoneri, 27, of Nesquehoning, pleaded to one count of driving under the influence (DUI). She was arrested on July 3, 2012, along Catawissa St. by Nesquehoning police. Given a test, the result showed the presence of a controlled substance.Matika deferred sentencing.Randy Lee Rice, 42, of Slatington, pleaded to one count each of DUI and possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was arrested on June 9, 2011, following a traffic stop along Delaware Avenue, in Palmerton, by state police at Lehighton. Given a test, the result showed a .08 BAC and the presence of a controlled substance.On the DUI count Matika sentenced him to serve five days to six months in jail, a fine of $300, and one year license suspension. He was given credit for five days spent in jail on the charge and paroled.On the possession count he was sentenced to serve 15 to 30 days in jail, render 25 hours of community service, get a D&A evaluation, and zero tolerance on D&A use. He was given five days credit.He will begin the remaining 10 days beginning Aug. 30 at 5 p.m.Paul James Berger II, 21, of Palmerton, pleaded to one count of hindering apprehension. He was arrested on Jan. 18, 2012, by state police at Lehighton following a traffic stop along Gun Club Road at Bowmanstown.He was a passenger in the vehicle. When the driver gave a false name, Berger lied to troopers and said the driver was the person he said he was.Matika placed him on probation for six months and ordered he render 25 hours of community service.Sean Michael Dohn, 22, of Kunkletown, pleaded to one count of retail theft. He was arrested on July 10, by Mahoning Township police for an incident at the Wal-Mart store where $1,000 in jewelry was taken.Dohn is currently in the Monroe County prison awaiting sentencing on similar charges.Matika placed him on probation for three years and ordered he render 50 hours of community service, and make restitution to Wal-Mart for $1,000.Anthony J. Maiello, 42, of Weatherly, pleaded to one count of unsworn falsification to authorities. He was arrested by Weatherly police on April 18 for reporting his car was hit by a hit-and-run driver. He then made a claim for benefits with his insurance carrier. Police determined that Maiello was involved in a hit and run and not the victim. Charges of insurance fraud and false reports were dropped in a plea agreement.Matika placed him on probation for a year and ordered he render 50 hours of community service.Stacy L. Behler, 27, of Lehighton, pleaded to one count of receiving stolen property. She was charged by Weatherly police with using the credit card of Joan Chambers, of Evergreen Ave., without her permission. There is a co-defendant in the case who has already pleaded guilty and was sentenced.Matika placed her on probation for a year and ordered her to render 50 hours of community service, make restitution of $411.74, her share, to the credit card company, and have no contact with Chambers.Satina L. Taylor, 26, of Coplay, pleaded to one count of DUI. She was arrested by state police at Pocono along the turnpike in Kidder Township, following a stop for speeding. Given a test, the result was .12 BAC.Matika placed her on probation for six months and ordered her to pay a fine of $300, get a D&A evaluation, and render 25 hours of community service. The sentence is consecutive to one in Northampton County.She has three DUI convictions in a short period of time, however, due to state sentencing guidelines, all are treated at first offenses for sentencing purposes.Carlos Armondo-Prickle Rivera, 21, of Weatherly, pleaded guilty to one count of receiving stolen property. He was arrested by Nesquehoning police for taking lottery tickets, cigarettes and candy from the Turkey Hill store, where he was employed at the time.Matika placed him on probation for 18 months, and ordered he render 75 hours of community service, make restitution to the victim for $1,299, and not go on the victim's property.Stephen Joseph Cook-Buskirk, 22, of Northampton, pleaded to one count of persistent disorderly conduct. He was arrested on Nov. 19, 2012, by Palmerton police for a disturbance in the emergency room of the Palmerton hospital.Matika placed him on probation for six months and ordered him to render 25 hours of community service, and continue with his mental health counseling.Each defendant sentenced must also pay court costs, which average close to $1,000, and pay a $50 per month supervision fee while on probation or parole.