Parole, probation hearings held
Carbon County judges conducted parole/probation revocation hearings recently on petitions filed by the adult probation office for violations of their release.
Those who had hearings included:Danielle Neff, 24, of Lehighton, had her parole revoked on a charge of possession of a controlled substance on petition filed by probation officer Jillian C. McGinley for violating conditions of failing to report to the adult probation office as directed, and failing to report for two urine screens, which violated the zero-tolerance provision.Judge Joseph J. Matika recommitted her to the county prison to serve 60 days back time effective Feb. 7.Cody Queen, 20, of Lehighton, had his probation revoked on a charge of driving under the influence on petition filed by probation officer Joseph Bettine for violating the conditions of not making a concerted effort to make payments on his court costs, and not completing drug and alcohol program.Judge Steven R. Serfass ordered Queen remanded to the county prison to serve three to six months effective July 1. However, if he completes his drug and alcohol treatment and pays $450 on his court costs by that date, the court order will be vacated.Kerri Ann Blasko, 46, of Nesquehoning, had her parole revoked on charges of theft by failure to make required dispositon of funds, on petition filed by probation officer Clifford Eckhart, for violating the conditions of failing to report to the adult probation office as directed, and failing to make a concerted effort to pay court costs.Matika ordered Blasko recommitted to the county prison to serve 68 days in prison. She was given credit for 36 days spent in jail. Also, upon her release from prison she must pay $665 of her court costs within one week.Gregory Lazorick, 41, of Jim Thorpe, had his parole revoked on a DUI charge on petition filed by Bettine for violating the conditions of not making a concerted effort to pay court costs.Matika ordered Lazorick remanded to the county prison to serve three months back time effective July 1. However, if he pays $383 in court costs, along with his regular monthly payments by that date, the order will be vacated.Charles King, 33, of White Haven, had his probation revoked on a charge of receiving stolen property on petition filed by Bettine for violating the conditions of not making a concerted effort to pay court costs and failing to complete 25 hours of community service.Matika resentenced him to serve three to six months in prison effective July 1. However, if he completes the community service and pays $600 on his costs plus continuing his regularly monthly payments by that date, the order will be vacated.Michael Macaluso, 43, of Nesquehoning, had his probation revoked on petition filed by Eckhart for repeatedly testing positive for a controlled substance.Matika resentenced him to serve six to 12 months in a state correctional facility, with credit for 21 days already spent in prison.