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Schuylkill County Court

An Andreas man who entered a guilty plea on drug charges will spend 30 days to 23 months in Schuylkill County Prison, in a decision by President Judge William E. Baldwin on Dec. 3. Baldwin also revoked probation for a man arrested three years ago.

Dylan J. Ciappa

, 40, was arrested by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General on Feb. 28, 2018, on charges of criminal use of a communication facility, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. His time served will be followed by three years on probation.

Michael A. Hooper

, 30, of Ashley, probation is revoked and he was resentenced to serve three to 12 months. Hooper was arrested by Rush Township Police on July 26, 2015, on a charge of receiving stolen property.

In a decision by Judge Charles Miller on Dec. 9, a man charged with DUI by Coaldale Police was sentenced to 72 hours to six months.

Matthew W. Elison

, 19, Donaldson, entered a guilty plea to the DUI charge. He will be granted immediate parole after serving the minimum sentence. Fines and costs are $1,425 and his driving privileges will be suspended for one year. He must complete the alcohol highway safety school and perform 10 hours community service.