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

If a person successfully completes all conditions of the program their record will be wiped clean. However, if they fail to complete it, or are revoked from it for violating conditions, then they would face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.

Gregory A. Breznak

, 26, of Hazleton, was placed for a year on a charge of driving under the influence. He was arrested on March 16 along Interstate 80 in Kidder Township by state police at Fern Ridge. He refused a test.

He was assessed $600 for the cost of the program and ordered to render 50 hours of community service and his driver’s license suspended for 60 days.

Wendy L. Fredericks,

56, of Tamaqua, was placed for a year on a charge of false report to incriminate another. She was arrested on March 30 by Mahoning Township police for an incident along Route 443. Police were called to investigate an accident, and Fredericks gave false information concerning who was driving the vehicle involved.

She was assessed $450 and ordered to render 50 hours of community service.

Corey J. Fazio,

32, of Weatherly, was placed for a year on a DUI charge. He was arrested on Nov. 10, 2017, along East Main Street by Weatherly police. A test revealed the presence of a controlled substance.

He was assessed $600 and ordered to render 50 hours of community service and his license suspended for 60 days.

Each defendant must also pay court costs of about $1,000, a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program and those charged with DUI must follows any recommendation of their drug and alcohol evaluation.