Schuylkill County judges have issued rulings on parole and probation sentences for these local people:

Joseph Franz, 27, Andreas: Judge James Goodman on Oct. 17 granted Franz, who is serving time in the state prison at Camp Hill, Dauphin County, 61 days credit for the time he served from Aug. 14 through Oct. 13.The ruling involves three cases. State police at Frackville charged Franz with theft and possession of a firearm by a person not authorized stemming from an incident on July 1, 2012. In the second, Rush Township police charged him with theft and forgery from an Aug. 28, 2012, incident. In the third, Tamaqua police charged Franz with forgery, theft and conspiracy stemming from an incident on Aug. 29, 2012.Patrick Ellison, 21, Mifflinville, Columbia County: Charged by Rush Township police with retail theft, running a stop sign, defiant trespass and receiving stolen property stemming from an incident on April 24, 2013. President Judge William Baldwin on Nov. 3 granted him parole, giving him credit for time served from June 11, 2013, through July 9, 2013, and from May 21 through Nov. 3.Justin D. Blume, 42, Barnesville: Charged by state police at Schuylkill Haven with carrying a firearm without a license, terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct, stemming from an incident on Nov. 17, 2010.Judge John Domalakes revoked Blume's probation and sentenced him to serve three to 23 months in the county jail, with credit given for 36 days already served.In other rulings:Alyssa Bensinger, 26, Tamaqua: Charged by Rush Township police with simple assault and retail theft on June 5, 2013. Judge Jacqueline Russell admitted her into the accelerated rehabilitative disposition program for 12 months. She was also ordered to pay a $100 fine undergo anger management classes, perform 10 hours of community service and have no contact with the victim.Colin Houser, 28, Tamaqua: Charged by Tamaqua police with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia on May 18, 2013. Russell put him on probation for 12 months, ordered him to pay court costs and fees, and serve 20 hours of community service. He also has to have a drug and alcohol evaluation and get treatment.Albert Shaw, 31, Tamaqua: Charged by Tamaqua police with theft and receiving stolen property on July 6, 2013. Domalakes sentenced him to 12 months probation.Daniel Murphy, 37, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County: Charged by Rush Township police on Dec. 29, 2013, with driving under the influence and related charges. Russell fined him $750, sentenced him to 30 days to six months in jail, and ordered him to perform 20 hours of community service. One count of DUI, a charge of restrictions on alcoholic beverages, and careless driving were dropped.