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Charges withdrawn in theft from crash site

A Carbon County woman who removed jewelry from the scene of a fatal traffic accident and attempted to sell it has had her charges withdrawn after she pleaded guilty to a summary offense.

Amanda Marie Everitt, 24, of Palmerton, was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Wednesday before District Judge William Kissner of Palmerton.But, instead, Everitt, who was already incarcerated for another unrelated incident, pleaded guilty to a summary charge of disorderly conduct.In return, the charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition, receiving stolen property, and unsworn falsification to authorities, were withdrawn in exchange for the guilty plea. She was given credit for 27 days served in prison.According to the affidavit of probable cause filed by Cpl. William Gross of the Pennsylvania State Police:On Jan. 2, the victim in this matter arrived at state Police at Lehighton barracks and was able to provide Gross with cellphone images of a necklace that was stolen from the site of her son's fatal car accident, according to the affidavit.The necklace was being advertised for sale on Craigslist and Facebook for $80 by Everitt.The victim said she knew Everitt as an acquaintance of her son, and that Everitt was attempting to arrange the sale of the necklace from the Palmerton Library.Gross directed troopers to arrive at the library and make contact with Everitt, at which time the necklace was recovered.Everitt was found to be on Carbon County probation for an unrelated theft.She was transported to the state Police at Lehighton barracks, where she was interviewed by Gross.Everitt repeatedly said a mentally impaired male had approached her and requested she sell the necklace for $80 for his mother.Troopers made contact with the male at his residence and were able to determine he had no involvement in the theft or possession of the necklace.Everitt subsequently admitted to being driven to the site of the fatal accident, removing the necklace and advertising it for sale.Carbon County Assistant District Attorney Michael Greek was contacted and verbally approved the listed criminal charges.The accident occurred along Dairy Road, four-tenths of a mile east of Fireline Road in Lower Towamensing Township on Dec. 19, 2014. Four teens were killed in the crash.

TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS Amanda Everitt, of Palmerton, is escorted out of the office of District Judge William Kissner of Palmerton on Wednesday.