Seven first-time offenders in the criminal justice system were placed in Carbon County's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program by Judge Joseph J. Matika this week.

If a person successfully completes all conditions of the program their record his wiped clean. However, if they fail to complete it, or are revoked from it, then they will face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.All were placed for a year, unless otherwise noted.Mark A. Berger, 39, of Albrightsville, was placed on a charge of theft. He was arrested by Kidder Township police for an incident listing Warren Long as the victim.He was assessed $450 for the cost of the program and ordered to make restitution of $436.25, have no contact with the victim, and render 50 hours of community service. The restitution must be paid in full by Nov. 1 or the ARD placement could be terminated.Kristi M. Edmonds, 29, of Allentown, formerly of Summit Hill, was placed on a charge of endangering the welfare of children. She was arrested by Lansford police for an incident on March 6 at 248 E. Patterson St. Police responded to a drug overdose report. Edmonds had overdosed on heroin while her three children in present in the home. It was reported she spent 28 days in an inpatient rehabilitation program since the incident.She was assessed $450 and ordered to get a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendation for treatment, and render 50 hours of community service.Terry Wayne Peters Jr., 20, of Lehighton, was placed on burglary and related counts. He was arrested by Mahoning Township police for an incident on Nov. 24, 2013, at 285-56 Lower Nis Hollow Drive with Michael Oakes the listed victim and a four-wheeler all terrain vehicle taken.He was placed for two years and assessed $450 and ordered to render 100 hours of community service.Joshua M. Schleicher, 34, of Lehighton, was placed on a charge of driving under the influence. He was arrested on April 20 along Lower Nis Hollow Drive by Mahoning Township police. Given a test, the result was 0.25 BAC.He was assessed $550 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation, license suspended for 60 days, and render 50 hours of community service.Leslie Leonard Shull III, 41, of Nesquehoning, was placed on a DUI charge. He was arrested on April 19 along Route 209 by Nesquehoning police. Given a test, the result was 0.13 BAC.He was assessed $550 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation, license suspended for 60 days, and render 50 hours of community service.Stephanie Lee Stef, 30, of Lansford, was placed for two years on a DUI charge. She was arrested on March 2 along Route 209 by Nesquehoning police. Given a test, the result was 0.24 BAC.She was assessed $650 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation, zero tolerance on D&A use, license suspended for 60 days, render 50 hours of community service, and make restitution of $4,492.50.Jennifer Rose Stefanick, 20, of Lansford, was placed on a charge of retail theft. She was arrested by Lansford police for an incident at the Family Dollar Store, East Patterson Street, on May 22, in which she was accused of taking $2.25 in merchandise.She was assessed $650 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation, zero tolerance on D&A use, stay out of the store, and render 50 hours of community service.Each defendant must also pay court costs, which average about $1,000, and pay a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program.