A Carbon County man admitted in the county court on Monday that he pointed a loaded gun at a youngster. He was one of six defendants in pending criminal cases to enter a guilty plea before President Judge Roger N. Nanovic II.

Palmerton incidentMichael Alan Lauer, 28, of Palmerton, pleaded to one count each of simple assault and harassment.He was arrested on Aug. 26, 2013, when borough police responded to 627 Franklin Ave. to a report of an assault incident.Laurier admitted pointing a loaded gun at a 12-year-old boy. The police report stated Laurier became angry when the boy beat him in an electronic game they were playing.Nanovic said the police reported a "live" shell was in the gun at the time.Nanovic deferred sentencing and ordered the adult probation office to prepare a presentence investigation report.Other pleasOther defendants entering pleas included:Patricia Ann Passehl, 45, of Lehighton, pleaded to one count of simple assault. She also appeared for sentencing in another case.The assault incident occurred on Jan. 11, 2013, at 125 Mill Run Drive in Franklin Township. Township police responded to the residence to a report of a disturbance in progress. On scene, officer Jason M. Doll found Passehl involved in the dispute.She ignored orders to cease and desist and resisted arrest, police said. She then assaulted Doll when he attempted to take her into custody.In the prior case she pleaded to theft.On the theft count she was placed on probation for a year and ordered to pay a fine of $250.On the assault count she was placed on probation for 18 months consecutive to the theft charge and ordered to get both drug and alcohol and mental health evaluations and follow any recommendations for treatment.Diane Lynn Lutz, 45, of Lehighton, pleaded to one count of unsworn falsification to authorities. She was arrested on June 3, 2013, at Bridge and East Penn streets by Lehighton police during a vehicle stop. There was a warrant for her arrest for failure to appear. She gave police a false written statement at the time.Nanovic placed her on probation for a year and ordered a D&A evaluation.Ricky Elton Stevens Jr., 31, of Palmerton, pleaded to one count of simple assault.He was arrested on June 14, 2012, by Palmerton police for an incident outside the Palmerton Hotel on Delaware Avenue. A fight was in progress and he was charged with punching Dylan Tyahla.Sentencing was deferred because of a question concerning restitution due the victim.Charles James Holton, 34, of Palmerton, pleaded to one count of simple assault.He was arrested on Sept. 29 at 569 Mauch Chunk St. by Palmerton police. Police responded to a report of a domestic incident involving a female and Holton. Holton was charged with assaulting Jeff Smith, who attempted to intervene in the dispute, police said.Because of a prior criminal record, Holton is facing a prison term. Sentencing was deferred.Amanda Everitt, 23, of Palmerton, pleaded to one count of receiving stolen property.She was arrested on March 2, 2013, by Palmerton police for an incident involving Sean Kress of Lehigh Avenue as the victim. She admitted taking an Apple iPhone belonging to the victim. The phone was returned.Nanovic placed her on probation for a year and ordered her to get a D&A evaluation.Each defendant sentenced must also pay court costs, which average about $1,000, and pay a $50 per month supervision fee while on probation or parole.