Carbon County judges conducted parole/probation hearings on petitions filed by the adult probation office against defendants currently on supervision for violating the terms of their release.

Rodney Green, 42, of Lehighton, had his probation revoked on a charge of criminal trespass on petition filed by probation officer Jillian C. McGinley for violating conditions of failing to report for twice-a-month urine screens which violated the zero-tolerance provision.Judge Joseph J. Matika resentenced him to serve 90 days to 12 months in the county prison, which was effective Feb. 24.Michael Head, 20, of Philadelphia, had his parole revoked on a simple assault charge on petition filed by probation officer Joseph J. Berke, for violating conditions by being arrested on new criminal counts in Philadelphia and having a firearm in his possession.Judge Steven R. Serfass resentenced him to serve six months in the county prison effective April 17.Michael Balogach Jr., 33, of Lehighton, had his parole revoked on a charge of criminal mischief on petition filed by probation officer Toby Butz for violating conditions of failing to report to the probation office as directed.Serfass resentenced him to serve the remainder of his sentence effective Feb. 24. He was originally sentenced on May 13, 2013, to serve six to 12 months in prison.David Betz, 31, of Jim Thorpe, had his parole revoked on charges of burglary and theft on petition filed by Butz for violating the zero-tolerance provision of his release for missing scheduled urine screens.Serfass resentenced him to serve 30 days in the county prison, which was effective March 17.