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Two have probations revoked; get jail time

Two Carbon County residents had their probations revoked based on petitions filed by the county's adult probation office and were resentenced to county prison terms.

Bambi Taschler, 36, of Lehighton, had her probation revoked on a charge of indecent exposure on a petition filed by probation officer Jillian C. McGinley for violating the condition of testing positive for marijuana.President Judge Roger N. Nanovic II resentenced her to serve 60 days to one year in jail effective March 7.She must also obtain both drug and alcohol and mental health evaluations, and zero tolerance imposed on D&A use.Robert McGee, 33, of Jim Thorpe, had his probation revoked on a charge of retail theft on a petition filed by probation officer Toby Butz for violating conditions of testing positive for marijuana, which violated the zero tolerance provision.Judge Steven R. Serfass resentenced him to serve 45 days to one year in prison effective April 11.He must also complete a D&A evaluation, and zero tolerance on D&A use.