Defendants in pending cases entered guilty pleas Monday in the county court before President Judge Roger N. Nanovic II.

John D. Frohnheiser,26, of Lehighton, pleaded to one count of resisting arrest.He was arrested on Oct. 20, 2015, by Lehighton police. He walked out of the mental health unit of the Lehighton hospital without permission. Hospital officials contacted police, who found him walking in the area of the hospital. He refused to heed warnings to stop. He struggled with police when they attempted to take him into custody to return him to the hospital.Frohnheiser admitted to a long-term mental health problem. It was noted when on his proper medications, he is no problem.Nanovic placed him on probation for a year and ordered he submit an updated mental health report to the probation office.Robert J. Macharsky Jr.,42, of Tamaqua, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of services.He was charged by Lehighton police with an incident at the Lehighton hospital. Macharsky was brought to the hospital by ambulance and received medical services. He gave a false name at the hospital for billing purposes, leading to the charge.Nanovic deferred sentencing and ordered a presentence investigation report be prepared by the adult probation office. Macharsky is currently in custody on other charges.Juli Ann Tumbiolo-Schioff,30, of Greentown, Pike County, pleaded to one count of retail theft.She was arrested on Aug. 17 by Palmerton police at the Family Dollar Store on Delaware Avenue. She took items valued at over $9.Because it is her fourth conviction for retail theft, the charge is rated a felony three.Nanovic placed her on probation for two years consecutive to a probation term she is currently serving in Northampton County. She must also supply a DNA sample.Vickie Velena Turoscy,58, of Palmerton, pleaded to one count of retail theft.She was arrested on Dec. 11, 2015, by state police at Lehighton for an incident at the Country Junction General Store in Towamensing Township. She took items valued at $465. Because of prior convictions the charge is rated a felony three.She admitted to mental health problems that she blamed for her actions.Nanovic placed her on probation for three years, consecutive to a three-year probation term she is serving in Monroe County, and ordered her to get a mental health evaluation, continue her current counseling and supply a DNA sample.Each defendant sentenced must also pay court costs of about $1,000 and a $50 per month supervision fee while on probation for parole.