A Carbon County man was sentenced to a state prison term on Monday in a window-smashing incident and for an outburst in a district judge's office following the incident.

Carl Stevens Jr., 34, of Nesquehoning, was sentenced by Carbon Judge Steven R. Serfass to a total of 18 to 36 months in a state correctional institution on a total of four charges.He pleaded to one count each of institutional vandalism and persistent disorderly conduct for the window-smashing incident. He pleaded to one count each of obstruction of the administration of law and resisting arrest for the incident at the DJ's office.In the window-smashing incident charges of attempted criminal trespass, terroristic threats, and possession of an instrument of crime were dropped in a plea bargain. In the case stemming from the incident at the DJ's office charges of aggravated assault of a judge and institutional vandalism were dropped.Incident detailsChief John Turcmanovich was dispatched to the borough office after Stevens smashed out all the windows, and the large plate glass and glass door on the borough tax office with a crow bar. He then attempted to smash out the double glass main doors of the administrative office, but failed, at which point he then went to the lower side of the building and proceeded to smash out all the windows of the police department. The office door of the police department was damaged by an object used for striking, and the lock was damaged by a tool used for prying.Then later in the day, about 5 p.m., Stevens was taken to the office of District Judge Casimir Kosciolek, of Lansford, for arraignment on the charges filed for the window-smashing.When Kosciolek entered the courtroom and began the arraignment, Stevens suddenly jumped up from the desk at which he was seated and shouted to the judge. Stevens then stepped toward the judicial bench, picked up the desk he was standing in front of and threw it through the air. The desk bounced off the courtroom wall, smashing into numerous pieces. Several police officers had to physically subdue Stevens.Defense attorney George Dydynsky told Serfass that his client was a decent guy "when he is sober."Dydynsky said Stevens' problems all are tied to alcohol abuse."He has a good reputation when he's not drinking," he said, "and a bad reputation when he is drinking."Stevens, who said he was highly intoxicated at the time, apologized for his actions that day. He said he was sorry to the police officers, to public and for the damage he did to the borough building.Serfass said Stevens was guilty of two deplorable actions the day of the incident the one at the borough hall and the other at Kosciolek's office. The judge added that alcohol abuse was not an excuse for what he did."You're fortunate no one was injured in these incidents," he added.In addition to the jail term Serfass ordered Stevens to make restitution of $4,206.21 for damages at the borough building and $333.30 for damages at Kosciolek's office.He must also render 150 hours of community service when released on parole, supply a DNA sample, get a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendation for treatment, pay court costs, which average about $1,000, and pay a $50 per month supervision fee when released on parole.He was given credit for 349 days spent in prison to date on the charges.