Tamaqua District Court
The following waived their preliminary hearings:
Forest M. Touchberry
, 25, of Coaldale, waived his hearing on charges of possession of a controlled substance, stemming from an incident that occurred on April 6. Charges were filed by Coaldale police. He was released on his own recognizance.
Latee Taquan Crews
, 45, of McAdoo, waived his hearing on charges of making repairs and selling weapons. Charges were filed by McAdoo police after the June 4 incident. He was released on his own recognizance after spending time in Schuylkill County Prison.
Adam M. Lutz
, 32, of McAdoo, waived his hearing on charges of possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, stemming from a March 14 incident. Charges were filed by McAdoo patrolman Frederick Lahovski. Lutz was released on $1,000 unsecured bail.
Johanna Rodriguez
, 32, of Mahanoy City, waived her hearing on charges of terroristic threats, resisting arrest, escape, open lewdness, public drunkenness/similar misconduct and disorderly conduct/engage in fighting. Charges were filed by Tuscarora State Park ranger Christina Clawson after the June 27 incident. Bail was set at $10,000 unsecured.
Joseph Anthony Pellegrino
, 52, of Coaldale, waived his hearing on charges of criminal trespassing, theft and receiving property, stemming from a June 6 encounter. Charges were filed by Coaldale police. He was released on his own recognizance after being unable to post bail and spending time in Schuylkill County Prison.
Donovan Nicholas Alford
, 24, of Tamaqua, waived his hearing on charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and exceed 25 MPH by 22 MPH in a residence district. Charges were filed by McAdoo patrolman David Krape after the March 14 incident. Alford was released on his own recognizance.
Dillan John Zehner
, 27, of Tamaqua, waived his hearing on charges of possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, stemming from a May 2 incident. Charges were filed by Tamaqua police. Zehner was released on his own recognizance.
Jesse M. Lincovich
, 38, of Tamaqua, waived his hearing on charges of possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, reckless driving and driving while having a suspended license. The incident occurred on April 23. Charges were filed by Coaldale police. He was released on his own recognized.
Michael W. Romig
, 45, of Tamaqua, had his preliminary hearing on charges of assault and harassment, stemming from a May 2 incident. Charges were filed by Rush Twp. Police. Charges will bound over to county court. Romig was released on his own recognizance.
The following had charges withdrawn:
Bonnie M. Bruno
, 41, of Pottsville, a charge of false identification to law enforcement officer.
Robert C. Hibbler
, 69, of Tamaqua, charges of terroristic threats and harassment.