Carbon County judges conducted parole/probation revocation hearings on petitions filed by the county adult probation office against defendants currently on supervision who violated the conditions of their release.

Hearings were held for the following:Jarred West, 23, of Lehighton, had his parole revoked on petition filed by probation officer Jillian McGinley on charges including recklessly endangering another person and simple assault. Conditions violated included failing to report to the probation office as directed, tested positive for marijuana and methamphetamine, and failed to obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation.President Judge Roger N. Nanovic II resentenced West to serve six months back time in the county prison, which was effective April 23.Kendra Crostley, 22, of Lehighton, had her parole revoked on a charge of recklessly endangering another person on petition filed by probation officer Toby Butz for violating the zero-tolerance condition.Judge Joseph J. Matika resentenced her to serve 20 days in the county prison which was effective June 9.Arthur Hanman, 45, of Jim Thorpe, had his probation revoked on a charge of theft on petition filed by probation officer Joseph Bettine for violating conditions of being arrested on June 11 by Jim Thorpe police for driving under the influence, failing to complete 25 hours of community service, and failing to obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation.Judge Steven R. Serfass remanded Hanman to the county prison to serve three to six months effective July 3.Tyler Fritzinger, 27, of Jim Thorpe, had his probation revoked on a charge of criminal mischief on petition filed by Bettine, for violating conditions by being arrested by Jim Thorpe police on Oct. 6, 2013, and not completing 50 hours of community service. The Jim Thorpe charges were later withdrawn.Serfass resentenced him to serve three to six months in the county prison effective Oct. 1. However, if he completes the community service by that time, the order will be vacated.Shanea Mertz, 21, of Jim Thorpe, had his parole revoked on a DUI charge on petition of Bettine for violating conditions of failing to complete 25 hours of community service.Serfass resentenced him to serve three months backtime in the county prison effective Oct. 1. However, if he completes the community service by that date, the order will be vacated.Brian Kenny, 35, of JimThorpe, had his parole on a DUI charge revoked on petition of Bettine for violating conditions of not making a concerted effort to pay court costs.Serfass resentenced him to serve three months backtime effective Oct. 1. However, if he pays $185 court costs along with his regular monthly payments by that date, the order will be vacated.Zach Hoffman, 26, of Lehighton, had his parole revoked on charges of criminal mischief, criminal trespass, and receiving stolen property on petition filed by McGinley for violating conditions of testing positive for nonprescribed drugs, which violates the zero tolerance provision, and failing to complete D&A treatment.Nanovic recommitted Hoffman to the county prison to serve three months backtime.Kevin Kassak, 28, of Lansford, had his probation revoked on a charge of theft on petition of probation officer Clifford Eckhart for violating conditions of testing positive for a controlled substance, which violated the zero-tolerance provision.Serfass resentenced him to serve nine to 18 months in the county prison with credit for 21 days already served. The sentence is effective June 25.Brandon Patterson, 26, of Wilkes-Barre, had his parole revoked on petition of Butz on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle for violating conditions of testing positive for morphine and codeine, which violated the zero-tolerance provision.Serfass resentenced him to serve 30 days in the county prison effective June 9.David Allen Smith, 56, of Lehighton, had his probation revoked on petition of Butz on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia for violating conditions of failing to report to the probation office as directed and testing positive for nonprescribed opiates.Serfass resentenced him to serve 30 to 60 days in the county prison effective June 13. His minimum release date is Aug. 12.