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Area residents among 85 arraigned on criminal counts

Area residents were among 85 who were arraigned on criminal charges at the Schuylkill County courthouse Monday morning and all entered pleas of not guilty and requested trial by jury. They were:

Seth Adam Muskett, 225 Pine St., Tamaqua, simple assault of police officer, criminal mischief to door and window at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. He was cited by Patrolmam Joseph Krebs.Melissa Lynn Spina, 24, of 104 Main St., Freeland, retail theft from Walmart Store, Hometown, receiving stolen property, and driving while operating privileges suspended. Spina was cited by Rush Township Patrolman Ryan Rehatcheck.Matthew Alexander Freiwald, 24, of 254 Cold Run Road, New Ringgold, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, and failing to activate turning signals when required. Freinwald was cited by Trooper Rebecca R. Clatch when stopped on SR61 in West Brunswick Township.Brian David Fetterman, 24, of 43 Red Oak Terrace, New Ringgold, DUI of alcohol and failing to obey traffic controlled devices. He was cited by West Penn Township Patrolman Corey L. Frey, after he was involved in an accident snapping a pole on Spring Road, Andreas.Joseph William Nortavage, 43, of 319 Columbia St., Tamaqua, two counts each of defiant trespass and harassment and one count each of careless driving and operation of a motor vehicle on private road on property of Annmarie Nortavage, 45 Main St., MaryD in Schuylkill Township. He was cited by Cpl. Leo Luciani, state trooper.Zachary A. Rossi, 28, 253 E. Abbott St., Lansford, possession of drug parpahernalia when stopped by Tamaqua Chief Richard Weaver, on Water St.Jaymz Richard Hawkins, 20, of 21 S. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo, theft of propane from Valley Propane Company, McAdoo, and receiving stolen property. He was cited by Patrolman Anthony Divirgilio.Matthew Joseph Bahrey, 21, of Haddock Road, McAdoo, selling a non-controlled substance by representing it as a controlled substance to a confidential informant (CI) on S. Cleveland St., McAdoo. He was cited by Patrolman William Curilla.Damian Lamont Watson, Pottsville, criminal conspiracy - burglary of overnight accomodations, theft, receiving stolen property, and two counts of recklessly endangering anaother person. He was cited by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph Welsh.Drai Franklin Miller, Pottsville, criminal conspiracy - robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, theft, receiving stolen property, recklessly endangering another person, possession of controlled substance (CS) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Miller was cited by Patrolman Joseph Welsh, Pottsville Police.George Walter Huss, 77, Schuylkill Haven, DUI of alcohol and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic. He was cited by Trooper Todd Heintz when stopped on SR183 (Sweet Arrow Road) in North Manheim Township.Eric Bruce Miller, 38, Schuylkill Haven, DUI of alcohol and stop sign violation. He was cited by Trooper Vincent LaSelva Jr., when stopped on SR61 in North Manheim Township.Michael Lee Walb, 24, Pottsville, DUI of alcohol and careless driving. He was cited by Trooper Vincent LaSelva Jr. when stopped on SR61 in North Manheim Township.Amanda Marie Sincavage, 36, Auburn, DUI of alcohol and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic. She was cited by Trooper Thomas Hornung when stopped on SR901 in North Union Township.Daniel Gozales-Garcia, 46, Pine Grove, DUI of alcohol, involved in accident by striking a road sign and guide rails and landing in an embankment off SR183 (School Mountain Road) in Wayne Township.Martin James Donohue, 55, Schuylkill Haven, recklessly endangering another person and harassment of Sabrina Bensinger, Orwigsburg. He was cited by Trooper John Sleboda.Cody Lee Adams, Port Carbon, retail theft of lottery tickets from Turkey Hill Mini Market and theft by deception by cashing in winners. He was cited by Port Carbon Chief Jon Bowman.Rodney Joseph Curtier, 22, Pottsville, retail theft of clothing from Kohl's Department Store, Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville. He was cited by Trooper Roberyt Oakley.Steven Michael Ryan, Schuylkill Haven, receiving stolen property. He was cited by Orwigsburg Patrolman Brandon K. Bayer.Breanne Newton, 30, Pottsville, three counts of access device fraud, forgery and theft of jewelry and credit cards belonging to Robert Newton, Palo Alto. He was cited by Patrolman Joseph J. Kavanaugh.Charles Anthony Palina, 25. Pottsville, burglary of building occupied by Islamic Society of Schuylkill County in Port Carbon, criminal trespass, theft, receiving stolen property, and criminal mischief. He was cited by Chief Jon J. Bowman.Luther H. Moyer, 51, Minersville, passed bad check to E. Wayne Orlide, Minersville, for rent. He was cited by Patrolman Jeffrey Bowers.Robert M. Famous, Harleysville, theft and passing bad check. Cited by Trooper Todd W. Heintz.Teddy Anthony Gaston, 27, Shenandoah, two counts with intent to deliver a CS when stopped at a police checkpoint on SR61 in Schuylkill Haven, possession of a CS and drug paraphernalia and DUI of drugs. He was cited by Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner.Tina Marie Fitzpatrick, 39, Schuylkill Haven, possession of drug parpahernalia in a motel in North Union Township. Cited by Trooper Robert Carey.Lee Richard Fessler, 49, Schuylkill Haven, DUI of alcohol and failing to have car lights on during required period. He was cited by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Paul Roger Olson.Joshua Michael Fernandez, 20, Schuylkill Haven, DUI of alcohol, DUI as a minor, underage drinking, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at safe speed, careless driving, giving false report to police, and failing to wear seat belt. He was cited by Trooper Timothy J. Rymarkiewicz when stopped on SR61 in West Brunswick Township.Ronald Eugene Kinsinger, 59, Schuylkill Haven, indecent assault and disorderly conduct. He was cited by Trooper Thomas J. Finn when stopped on Long Run Road in North Manheim Township.Henry Joseph Ryan, 42, 10 counts of forgery and one count each of access device fraud and theft of 10 blank checks from his grandfather, Charles Evans Sr., Orwigsburgh. He was cited by Patrolman Brandon K. Bayer.Devin Charles Smith, Auburn, DUI of alcohol, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic and careless driving. He was cited by Trooper Vincent A. LaSelve Jr., when stopped on Gordon Nagle Trail in North Manheim Township.Michael James Kirkland, 30, Auburn, possession of a CS, possession a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited by Trooper Timothy J. Rymarkiewicaz when stopped on Seven Stars Road in North Manheim Township.Juan Carlos Rivera, 47, Reading, DUI of alcohol, terroristic threats, violating no passing zones, following too closely, and careless driving. He was cited by Trooper Daniel P. Hillibish when stopped on SR61 in West Brunswick Township.Eric Aaron Mitchell, Auburn, four counts of aggravated assault, three counts of DUI of drugs, four counts of recklessly endangering another person, one count of homicide by vehicle, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at safe speedn and careless driving. He was cited by Trooper Daniel Hillibush.Dustin Kelby Wolfe, Pine Grove, criminal conspiracy to commit theft at VRAJ Temple in Wayne Township and receiving $13,000 in cash. He was cited by Trooper John Sleboda.Ryan A. Mengel, 28, Schuylkill Haven, criminal mischief to vehicle of Rebecca Morgan, Schuylkill Haven. He was cited by Trooper Stephen D. Kleeman.Jeremy Allen Tresselt, 32, Newmanstown, burglary of VRAJ Temple in Wayne Township, criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, theft, receiving, and criminal mischief. He was cited by Trooper John Sleboda.Corrine Louise Dietrich, 38, Minersville, two counts of bad checks cashed at Boyer's Market, Orwigsburg. She was cited by Patrolman Brandon K. Bayer.Amanda M. Nagle, 25, Elysburg, DUI of alcohol, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at safe speed, and careless driving. She was cited by Trooper Stephen D. Kleeman in Cressona.James Michael Kervitis, 28, Selzter, Norwegian Township, DUI of alcohol, limitations on driving on left side of roadsay, and careless driving. He was cited by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Kenneth A. Jacoby.Jamie Patrick O'Brien, 37, Pottsville, DUI of alcohol, careless driving, and failing to drive on right side of road. He was cited by Pottsville Patrolman Richard J. Pugh.Christine Marie Schaeffer, 36, Saint Clair, four counts each of forgery, issuing bad checks, theft, and receiving stolen property by passing four forged checks to Boyer's Food Market, Pottsville. She was cited by Cpl. Dennis Wiederhold. Schaeffer was also charged by Shenandoah Patrolman John Buchinsky, with forgery, theft, receiving stolen property, and passing a bad check at Boyer's Food Market.Alexis Anne Fritz, 24, Pottsville, possession of drug parapahernalia. Cited by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force after sale of methamphetamine to a CI in Pottsville.Jeremy Michael Lutz, 30, failing to furnish drug free urine to probation officer.Jacquell James McCrabe, Pottsville, retail theft from Dollar General Store in Pottsville. He was cited by Patrolman James P. Englert.Luke Edward Miller, 19, Cressona, receiving stolen property consisting of a Jeep belonging to Thomas Strouse. He was cited by Pottsville Cpl. Francis B. Lynagh.Arthur Joseph Johns, 56, Pottsville, retaliation against witness or victim, disorderly conduct, and harassment of Justyn Renna, Pottsville. He was cited by Patrolman Brian J. Reno.Bradley Alleb Correll, 23, Saint Clair, DUI of drugs. He was cited by Patrolman Reno.Richard Wayne Adams, 58, Pottsville, resisting arrest. Cited by Patrolman Reno.John Michael Nush, Minersville, defiant trespass. Cited by Cpl. Leo R. Luciani, state trooper.Magdalena Mendoza, Scranton, DUI of alcohol, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, failing to drive at safe speed, and careless driving. Cited by Trooper Stephen D. Kleeman.Charles Joseph Yoder, Pine Grove, seven counts of indecent assault and one count of corruption of minors. He was cited by Trooper Chad M. Smith.Dylan A. Dallago, Tremont, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. He was cited by Trooper Jeffrey A. Hummel.Daniel Roy Frew, Pottsville, defiant trespass and trespass by motor vehicle. He was cited by Cpl. Leo R. Luciani, state trooper.Peter Robert Delauretis, 42, Shenandoah, terroristic threats, harassment and two counts of simple assault on Michael Sell and Theresa Davidson, Shenandoah. He was cited by Patrolman Travis Bowman.Bryan Zapata, Huntington, N.Y., simple assault and harassment. He was cited by Shenandoah Patrolman Joseph Hahn II.Jeremiah Murphy, Shenandoah, criminal mischief and harassment. He was cited by Shenandoah Patrolman Tyler Dissinger.Richard Wayne Adams, Pottsville, delivery of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver. He was cited by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force.Jean Junior Timothy, West Reading, DUI of drugs, involved in accident damaging another vehicle, driving while license suspended, involved in accident with parked vehicle, and reckless driving. He was cited by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman David Thomas George.Andrew Stewart Stevens, Pine Grove, DUI of alcohol and careless driving. He was cited by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Vincent J. McDonald.Kelly Rose Brennan, Girardville, DUI of drugs, driving while license suspended, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without an official inspection certificate, failing to carry car insurance, and failing to wear seat belt. She was cited by Orwigsburg Patrolman Matthew J. Fogarty.Amber Dawn Zwolinski, Coal Township, DUI of drugs and careless driving. She was cited by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman Gregory S. Meisner.Joseph Oliver Bleich, Milton, DUI of alcohol and exceeding the maximum speed linmit. He was cited by West Penn Patrolman Thomas R. Fort.David Jay Hoffman, Pottsville, delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited by Schuylkill County Drug Task Force.Ashanti Marie Canales, Wilkes-Barre, retail theft. She was charged by Trooper John D. Powis.Alicia Marie Cauffield, Mahanoy City, bad check. She was cited by Saint Clair Patrolman Joseph Leskin.Rhonda Gail Heidlebaugh, 31, Girardville, retail theft from Kohl's Department Store, Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville. She was cited by Trooper Michael J. Keating.Peter Michael Welikonich, 52, Pottsville, DUI of alcohol and failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic. He was cited by Minersville Patrolman Jason A. Klouser.Archie Myles Moore, 32, Pottsville, criminal tresspass on property of Arizona Video Store, Pottsville; disorderly conduct, and criminal mischief. He was charged by Patrolman Renee Rose Galle.Alberto Rodriguez, 39, Temple, Berks County, burglary of Hymen Group building, Pottsville; criminal trespass, theft, and receiving stolen property. He was cited by Patrolman Brian W. Kotzmoyer.James Ian Craton, inmate at the correctional facility in Ryan Township, disorderly conduct. He was charged by Pottsville Patrolman Joseph R. Welsh, Pottsvile.Stephen Joseph Weiss, 40, Schuylkill Haven, DUI of alcohol and careless driving. He was cited by Trooper Peter F. Mohn when stopped on Schuylkill Mountain Road in Wayne Township. Weiss was also charged by Trooper Mohn with simple assault, recklessly endangering, and harassment of his wife, Deborah Ann, Wayne Township.Tony R. Weiss, 26, Auburn, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Schuylkill Haven, possession, and possession of drug paraphernaia. He was cited by Schuylkill Haven Patrolman David T. George.William Scott Walters, 36, possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited by Patrolman George.John S. Ballick, 47, Tresckow, altering license plate, violations of use of inspection certificate, and driving without official inspection certificate. He was cited by McAdoo Patrolman William Curillo.Tyler Patrick Kennedy, 19, Orwigsburg, two counts of sexual abuse of child and one count of criminal use of cell phone. He was cited by state Attorney General's office.Michael S. Ebling, 28, Pottsville, theft of firearms belonging to George A. Caley, Branch Township, and receiving stolen property. He was cited by Patrolman John P. Zuratt, Branch/Reilly Townships Police.Wayne T. Seiger, 28, Donaldson, Tremont Township, DUI of alcohol, indecent assault, careless driving, driving while license suspended, failing to have a driver's license, and disorderly conduct. He was cited by Hegins Township Patrolman Francis William Petrovich.Casey Michelle Yobs,22, Mount Joy, DUI of alcohol, failing to drive on roadway laned for traffic, and careless driving. She was cited by Trooper Thomas Hornung when stopped on Swopes Valley Road in Pine Grove Township.Amanda Marie Moore, 24, Saint Clair, theft and receiving stolen property. She was cited by Patrolman John P. Zuratt, Branch/Reilly Township Police.Tea Shoop, 21, Tower City, defiant trespass, disorderly conduct, and criminal mischief. She was cited by Trooper Jeffrey A. Hummel.Ryan Noah Haslam, 20, Pottsville, DUI of drugs, possession of drug parapahernalia, careless driving, and failing to obey traffic control device. He was cited by Patrolman Brian D. Pyle, Branch/Reilly Townships Police.Simone Rose Smith, 25, Pine Grove, DUI of alcohol, driving an unregistered vehicle, and careless driving. She was cited by Trooper Eric L. Reber when stopped on Long Stretch Road in Pine Grove Township.Karl Earl Zeigler, 52, Donaldson, Tremont Township, possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was cited by Trooper David F. Beam when stopped in Game Lands in Pine Grove Township.