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Carbon County President Judge Roger N. Nanovic on Thursdayaccepted guilty pleas from 15 people. In addition to their sentences, all were ordered to pay court costs and fees.

Eldwin Jose Rubio De Los Santos, 31, of Allentown, charged by Palmerton police with manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, marijuana, on March 7, 2015. Police had pulled him over for speeding on Route 248.Nanovic accepted his plea to the charge and sentenced him to one year on probation, and ordered him to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations.Rubio's trial on the charges ended in a hung jury on July 13.Rubio on Thursday told Nanovic he was concerned how the plea would impact his immigration status and driver's license. He needs the license for his job, especially important now that he is a new father, he said.Joshua Edward Berko, 28, of Lansford, was charged by borough police with unsworn falsification to authorities and displaying a plate cord on an improper vehicle on March 15, 2015.Nanovic accepted his plea to the charges and sentenced him to six months probation and fined him $300 on the falsification charge, and fined him $25 on the plate charge.Andrew Lee Alvarez,29, of Lehighton, was charged by Lehighton police with driving under the influence of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of children on May 3.Alvarez had two children, ages 2 and 8, in the carNanovic accepted his plea to the charges, but deferred sentencing.Corey Allen Camp,29, of Northampton, was charged by state police at Lehighton with having a small amount of marijuana for personal use on July 17, 2015.Nanovic accepted his plea and fined him $500.John W. Krupa,62, of Northampton, was charged by state police at Lehighton with driving under the influence of a controlled substance and having prescription drugs he was not authorized to have on May 20, 2015.It is his second such offense, Nanovic said. Krupa said he is in a recovery program. Nanovic accepted his plea to the charges, but deferred sentencing.Kurtus J. Fox, 29, of Montgomery, Lycoming County, was charged by state police at Fern Ridge with possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop on Dec. 27, 2015.Nanovic accepted his plea to the paraphernalia charge and sentenced him to one year on probation, to be served concurrently with other sentences he faces in Lycoming County. He also ordered him to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations.Shane Dreher,34, of Nesquehoning, was charged by state police at Lehighton with possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use, possession of drug paraphernalia, and having an improper muffler on March 11.Nanovic accepted his plea to the paraphernalia charge, and sentenced him to six months on probation, and to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations.Brittany Nico Pagliocca, 19, of Nescopeck, was charged by Weatherly police with possessing an instrument of crime with intent, criminal mischief and harassment on Jan. 29.According to court testimony, she slashed another woman's tires.Pagliocca pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and harassment. Nanovic ordered her to pay $636 restitution to the victim, and placed her on probation for one year on the mischief charge and fined her $100 on the harassment charge. He also ordered her to undergo a mental health evaluation.Robert T. Fisher Jr.,33, of Bowmanstown, was charged by Palmerton police with escape and resisting arrest April 18 at Convenient Food Mart on Delaware Avenue.Nanovic accepted his plea to resisting arrest, sentenced him to six to 18 months probation, and ordered him to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations.Kayla M. Smith,25, of Palmerton, was charged in two cases.She was charged by Mahoning Township police with receiving stolen property on June 15, 2015. In that case, she was accused of stealing mail from five people.In the second case, Smith was charged by Lehighton police with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, criminal trespass, theft and receiving stolen property, also on June 15, 2015.In that case, she is accused of breaking into her in-laws' home and stealing items.Smith pleaded to the receiving and trespass charges. Nanovic deferred sentencing.Jennifer L. Pollock,36, of Parryville, was charged by state police at Lehighton with recklessly endangering another person and aggravated assault on March 13.She is accused of firing a shotgun at her Parryville neighbor, hitting the ground about 3 feet away from him. He was not hurt.Nanovic accepted her plea to the endangering charge, and sentenced her to two years on probation. He also forbade her from returning to the house where the shooting happened and ordered her to continue in counseling and remain employed.Matthew Shollenberger, 41, of Palmerton, was charged by Palmerton police with driving under the influence, careless driving, disregarding traffic lanes and unsafe equipment on Jan. 9.His blood alcohol content was 0.16.Nanovic accepted Shollenberger's plea to the charges, and sentenced him to six months on probation and a $300 fine on the DUI charge, and fined him $25 each on the other charges.Clifford J. Diefenderfer, 40, of Palmerton, was charged by Palmerton police with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and harassment on July 12.Nanovic accepted his plea to simple assault and sentenced him to 18 months probation. He also ordered Diefenderfer to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations.According to court testimony, he assaulted his girlfriend at their home after an argument. Both had been drinking, he testified.The victimwas present at the gearing, and told Nanovic she still loves Diefenderfer, who is the father of her child, and that she wants to drop a protection order begun against him so they can "move forward" with their relationship.She also asked Nanovic to drop a requirement that he not have contact with her.Diefenderfer also told the judge he lovesthe victim and wants to resume their life together.Dylan J. Howe,18, of Saylorsburg, was charged by rangers at Beltzville State Park with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on June 22.Nanovic accepted his plea to the marijuana charge, and fined him $250.Rand L. Loar,62, of Tamaqua, was charged by state police at Lehighton with driving under the influence, second offense, careless driving, reckless driving and improper sunscreening on Jan. 20 in Weissport. His blood alcohol content was 0.12.Nanovic accepted Loar's plea to DUI, and sentenced him to six months probation and fined him $300.He also ordered him to attend Alcohol Safe Driving School, and fined him $25 on the sunscreening charge.