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Parole, probations revoked

Several defendants had their parole or probations revoked following hearings held before Carbon County judges on petitions filed by the adult probation office.

The petitions were filed against each defendant for violating the terms of their release.Jaden Diacheysn, 26, of Nesquehoning, had his parole revoked on a charge of tampering with physical evidence on petition filed by probation officer Clifford Eckhart for violating conditions by being arrested on new criminal offenses, in possession of a controlled substance, engaged in behavior threatening to the health/safety/well-being of the community, and violating the zero-tolerance provision of his sentence.Judge Joseph J. Matika resentenced him to serve four months "back time" in the county prison effective Sept. 25. On a probation violation proceeding, he was sentenced to the same term, running concurrently.Harrison Shive, 47, of Effort, had his parole revoked on a driving under the influence charge on petition filed by probation officer Joseph Bettine for violating conditions by being arrested on another DUI charge in Kidder Township and consuming alcohol in violation of his parole.Judge Steven R. Serfass resentenced him to serve 120 days in the county prison. He was paroled on Sept. 23 to enter the Salvation Army inpatient program in Altoona. If he fails to complete the program, an arrest warrant will be issued for him.Sherry Phillips, 38, of Lansford, had her probation revoked on a charge of retail theft on petition of Eckhart for violating conditions by testing positive for a controlled substance, which violated the zero-tolerance provision.Matika resentenced her to serve two to eight months in the county prison with credit for 37 days already served.Felicia Urbanski, 27, of Philadelphia, had her probation revoked on a retail theft charge on petition of Eckhart for violating conditions by absconding from her approved residence and her whereabouts were unknown.Matika resentenced her to serve three to 12 months in the county prison with credit for 71 days already served.Danielle Jaso, 30, of Lansford, had her parole revoked on a charge of retail theft on petition filed by Eckhart for violating conditions by testing positive for a controlled substance, failing to submit to scheduled drug screens, and failing to engage in drug and alcohol treatment.Serfass resentenced her to serve the balance of her sentence, which runs to Dec. 31, in the county prison.Felicia Bigg-Carr, 23, of Coaldale, had her probation revoked on a charge of simple assault on petition filed by Eckhart for violating conditions by absconding from her approved residence, testing positive for a controlled substance, and failing to submit to scheduled drug screens, which violated the zero-tolerance provision.Matika resentenced her to serve three to six months in the county prison with credit for 36 days already served.Katelyn McFarland, 22, of Nesquehoning, had her probation revoked on a charge of aggravated assault on petition of Eckhart for violating conditions by testing positive for a controlled substance, which violated the zero-tolerance provision.Serfass resentenced her to serve 30 days to six months in the county prison with credit for eight days already served.Evelyns Sanchez, 23, of Lansford, had her probation revoked on charges of resisting arrest and receiving stolen property on petition of Eckhart for violating conditions by failing to submit to a scheduled drug screen, which violated the zero-tolerance provision.Matika resentenced her to served one to 18 months in the county prison with credit for 12 days already served.ARD revokedTwo defendants had their placement in the county's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program for first-time offenders revoked.Jesse Krum, 22, of Lehighton, had his placement revoked on charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on petition of probation officer Jillian C. McGinley for violating conditions by having two sets of new criminal charges filed against him and testing positive for marijuana.Robert Clifford III, 20, of Summit Hill, had his placement revoked on a charge of fleeing and eluding on petition of Eckhart for violating conditions by being convicted of a new criminal offense.Both defendants had their cases placed on the next available trial list.