Seven placed in special probation program
Seven first time offenders of the criminal justice system were placed in Carbon County's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program on Monday by President Judge Roger N. Nanovic II.
If a person successfully completes all conditions of the program, their record is wiped clean. However, if they fail to complete the program, or are revoked from it, they will face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.All were placed for a year, unless otherwise noted.Stacy Alise Fronheiser, 26, of Lehighton, was placed on a charge of simple assault.She was arrested by Lehighton police on Sept. 2, 2014, at 266 S. First St., with Ronald Verba the listed victim.She was assessed $450 for the cost of the program and ordered to get both drug and alcohol and mental health evaluations and follow any recommendations for treatment, and attend and complete anger management counseling.Anthony James Gardo, 19, of Northampton, was placed for six months on a charge of possession of a small amount of marijuana.He was arrested on Aug. 26, 2014, following a vehicle stop along Route 248 in Lower Towamensing Township by state police at Lehighton.He was assessed $650 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation.Eric Lee Rex, 36, of Lehighton, was placed on a charge of driving under the influence.He was arrested on July 2, 2014, along Mahoning Street by Lehighton police after being involved in an accident. A test showed 0.19 BAC.He was assessed $550 and his license suspended for 60 days.Kyle Luke Barrall, 33, of Bowmanstown, was placed on a DUI charge.He was arrested on Oct. 13, 2013, along Route 248 in Lower Towamensing Township by state police at Lehighton. A test showed the presence of a controlled substance.He was assessed $600 and had his license suspended for 60 days.Westen P. Gava, 25, of Kunkletown, was placed for six months on a DUI charge.He was arrested on Aug. 30, 2014, along Little Gap Road in Lower Towamensing Township by state police at Lehighton. A test showed 0.09 BAC.He was assessed $450.Zachary Joseph Polzer, 21, of Coplay, was placed on a DUI charge.He was arrested on Aug. 20, 2014, along Route 248 in Franklin Township by state police at Lehighton. A test showed the presence of a controlled substance.He was assessed $600 and his license was suspended for 60 days.Nicholas Joseph Weinrich, 35, of Lehighton, was placed on a DUI charge.He was arrested on Aug. 15, 2014, along Route 248 in Palmerton by state police at Lehighton. A test showed 0.10 BAC.He was assessed $500 and his license was suspended for 30 days.Each defendant must also pay court costs of about $1,500, and a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program.