Parole/probation revocation hearings were held by Carbon County judges on petitions filed by the adult probation office against defendants who violated the terms of their release.

Those who had hearings included:Ricky Hunsicker, 28, of Jim Thorpe, had his parole revoked on charges of theft and possession of drug paraphernalia on a petition filed by probation officer Clifford Eckhart for violating conditions of repeatedly being found at an unapproved residenceJudge Steven R. Serfass resentenced him to serve six months back time in the county prison with credit for 25 days already spent.George Kulkusky, 45, of Hazleton, had his parole revoked on a charge of simple assault on petition filed by probation officer Joseph Bettine for violating conditions of testing positive for cocaine on Feb. 24, which violated the zero tolerance provision.He was resentenced by Judge Joseph J. Matika to serve 90 days "street time" in the county prison effective March 12.Jason Koons, 31, of Bowmanstown, had his probation revoked on a charge of loitering on petition filed by probation officer Kimberly Cooper, for violating conditions of not completing 15 hours of community service.Serfass resentenced him to serve 30 to 60 days in prison, with the order stating he must serve the full 60 days, with credit for 32 already served.Shannon Arndt, 48, of Palmerton, had her parole revoked on a driving under the influence charge on petition filed by Cooper for violating conditions of testing positive for amphetamine and admitted using methamphetamine, which violated the zero tolerance provision.Serfass resentenced her to serve out her maximum term, which runs to April 12, 2015. The order also states she is eligible for parole after serving six months providing she completes a pre-parole plan and makes arrangements for inpatient drug and alcohol treatment.Brett Montanari, 25, of Harrisburg, had his probation revoked on a charge of false reports on petition filed by Cooper for violating conditions of testing positive for opiates and cocaine on Jan. 9, and admitted using heroin.Serfass resentenced him to serve 60 days to 12 months in the county prison effective Jan. 9. The order also states he would be released to the custody of his parents to be taken to the Salvation Army in Harrisburg to enter its inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program and must successfully complete it.Matthew Komishock, 29, of Nesquehoning, was ruled to have violated his pretrial services program he entered with District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek, of Lansford, by testing positive for a controlled substance which violated the zero tolerance provision. The petition was filed by Eckhart.Matika reset his bail at $5,000 percentage (10 percent), and he was committed to the prison, failing to post the bail. If he does post bail he is subject to all standard and special conditions of his original pretrial services order.John Eremus, 39, of Lehighton, had his parole revoked on a charge of disorderly conduct on petition of Eckhart for violating conditions by having new criminal charges filed against him and failing to submit to scheduled drug screens.Serfass ordered him recommitted to the county prison to serve 253 days and gave him credit for 253 days already served and immediately paroled him.Romero McLain, 28, of Lansford, had his parole revoked on a charge of possession of a controlled substance on petition of Eckhart for violating conditions by failing to report to the adult probation office as directed; absconded from his approved residence, and his whereabouts were unknown; tested positive for a controlled substance; failed to submit to scheduled drug screens; and failed to engage and complete drug and alcohol treatment.Serfass resentenced him to serve nine months backtime in the county jail with credit for 75 days already served.Kelly Harris, 46, of White Haven, had her parole revoked on a theft charge and was resentenced by Matika to serve three months backtime in the county prison effective May 1.However, if she pays $1,675 in court costs by that date the order will be vacated.