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Probation revoked in stabbing incident

A Tamaqua man accused of stabbing his roommate in May has had his probation in a 2012 theft case revoked.

Schuylkill County Judge John Domalakes sentenced Thomas Ruzzano, 44, to serve six months to 23 months on a theft by deception charge stemming from an Aug. 29, 2012, incident.Ruzzano was given credit for the 99 days already served.He is required to undergo a mental health evaluation and follow through with any recommended treatment. He was also ordered to abstain from alcohol, and to pay court costs and fees.Tamaqua police had charged Ruzzano with forgery, theft by deception and receiving stolen property.On May 31, Ruzzano stabbed his roommate, Randy Gilson, 51, in the abdomen during a fight, police said. He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering, harassment and disorderly conduct.Gilson was taken to St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus, Coaldale, then transferred to St. Luke's University Hospital-Bethlehem.