Sentenced in Schuylkill County Court
Schuylkill County President Judge William Baldwin on Aug. 13 sentenced a number of local lawbreakers. In addition to their punishments, all must pay court costs and fees.
Kenneth R. Shankweiler, 52, of Barnesville: Charged by Rush Township police with driving under the influence after an accident on April 17.Baldwin sentenced Shankweiler to six months of intermediate punishment. He must serve 30 days in jail, with work release, followed by 90 days of house arrest with electronic surveillance, followed by 30 days of strict supervision, followed by 30 days of probation.He must also pay a $1,500 fine. He'll lose his license for 18 months and must perform 10 hours of community service. He also must use ignition interlock on his car, once he regains his license, for one year.Robert W. Finley II, 25, of Lexington, North Carolina: Charged by Coaldale police on April 2 with simple assault and harassment. Baldwin fined him $300 on the harassment charge and dropped the assault charge.Shannon Fredericks, 34, of Tamaqua: Charged by Tamaqua police on Dec. 18, 2013 with retail theft.Baldwin on Aug. 13 sentenced Fredericks to pay $79.50 in restitution to the Family Dollar store, serve 23 months on probation.Baldwin also sentenced Fredericks in another case. Rush Township police charged her with retail theft and receiving stolen property on Feb. 22.In that matter, Baldwin sentenced Fredericks to pay Wal-Mart $54.90 in restitution, and to serve 18 months of probation.Christopher Farber, 23, of Tamaqua: Charged by Tamaqua police on Nov. 1, 2013 with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and driving without a license. Baldwin sentenced him to 12 months probation and a $200 fine. The marijuana charge was dropped.Brian Fanning, 20, of Hazle Township: Charged by McAdoo police on May 26, 2013 with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, institutional vandalism, disorderly conduct, and lighting requirement violations.Baldwin sentenced him to 12 months probation and to perform 10 hours of community service. He also must pay a $100 fine. The drug paraphernalia, vandalism and one count of disorderly conduct were dropped.Francis Bankes, 47, of Tamaqua: Charged by Tamaqua police on Sept. 30, 2013 with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. Baldwin fined him $200.Ashley Roberts, 29, of Lansford: Charged on April 23, 2010 by Rush Township police with retail theft. Baldwin placed her on probation for 18 months.Alexandre Vasquez, 27, of Kelayres: Charged by Tamaqua police on July 23, 2013 with possession of a controlled substance, selling a controlled substance with a trademark, speeding and driving without a license. Baldwin sentenced him to 12 months probation and a $500 fine. The speeding and selling charges were dropped.Lisa A. Sholtis, 49, of McAdoo: Charged by McAdoo police on March 23 with disorderly conduct. Baldwin sentenced her to 12 months of probation.Christine King, 36, of Tamaqua: Charged by state police at Schuylkill Haven on July 30, 2013 with acquiring or obtaining a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Baldwin sentenced her to 12 months probation.