It was a busy day in the court of District Magisterial Judge Stephen Bayer, of Tamaqua, on Jan. 7. Two defendants did not show up for court and 11 people chose to waive their hearings directly to the Schuylkill Court of Common Pleas.

The following did not show up for court and warrants have been issued:

Danyal L. Whiteash

, 33, of Coaldale, was charged with driving with a suspended license and operating a vehicle without ignition interlock by Coaldale police. Charges stem from a Nov. 12 incident. Whiteash additionally faces the same two charges for incidents that occurred on Nov. 16 and Nov. 19.

Christopher Keer

, 30, of Coaldale, faces possession of drug paraphernalia charges stemming from Nov. 12 and 16 incidents. Charges were filed by Coaldale police.

The following had their charges waived for court:

Destiny L. Miskiewicz

, 28, of McAdoo, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, criminal use of a communication facility and a small amount of marijuana. Charges were filed by Kline Township police, stemming from an Oct. 30 incident. She was released on her own recognizance.

James B. Hill

, 36, of McAdoo, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, criminal use of a communication facility and possession of a small amount of marijuana by Kline Township police. Charges stem from an Oct. 30 incident. He was released on his own recognizance.

Walter F. Englert

, 51, of Tamaqua, was charged with fraud/counterfeit title registration, operating a vehicle without a valid inspection and no rear lights. Charges were filed by Tamaqua police and stem from a Nov. 2 incident. He was released on his own recognizance.

Mario J. Mascola

, 64, of Coaldale, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia by Coaldale police. Charges stem from an Oct. 25 incident. Mascola was released on his own recognizance.

John J. Sediva Jr.

, 50, of Summit Hill, was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, careless driving and restrictions on alcoholic beverages by Coaldale police, stemming from an Oct. 15 incident. He was released on his own recognizance.

Brian D. Reyes

, 23, of Hazleton, was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance and illegal turn by McAdoo police. Charges are stemming from a Sept. 23 incident. He was released on his own recognizance.

Michael A. Kline, 48, of Pottsville, was charged with retail theft and receiving stolen property by Rush Township police. Charges stem from an Oct. 17 incident. He was unable to post bail and was sent to Schuylkill County Prison. Bail type was later changed, posted and he was released on Jan. 7.

Robert C. Hibbler

, 69, of Tamaqua, was charged with criminal trespassing, defiant trespass fenced/enclosed, criminal mischief and public drunkenness and similar misconduct. Charges stem from a Dec. 30 incident and were filed by Tamaqua Police. He was unable to post bail and sent to Schuylkill County prison. Bail type was later changed, posted and he was released on Jan. 7.

Bonnie L. McDermott

, 25, of Kelayres, was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance and alcohol, as well as turning movements and required signals by McAdoo police. Charges stem from a Nov. 7 incident. She was released on her own recognizance.

Deborah J. Goetz

, 61, of Hazleton, was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance and careless driving after a Nov. 14 incident. Charges were filed by McAdoo police. She was released on her own recognizance.

Luis G. Morales

, 27, of Tamaqua, was charged with burglary, criminal trespassing, simple assault and theft by unlawful taking, stemming from Dec. 18 incident. Morales faces additional charges that stem from a Dec. 19 incident, which include burglary, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief with intent to damage property and disorderly conduct. All charges were filed by Tamaqua police. He was unable to post bail and sent to Schuylkill County prison.

The following had their charges bound over for court:

Robert Levy

, 50, of Lansford, was charged with terrorist threats with intent to terrorize another, disorderly conduct and harassment by Tamaqua police. Charges stem from a Sept. 9 incident.

Bruce Smith Jr.

, 34, of Coaldale, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment by Coaldale police. Charges stem from a Dec. 13 incident. He was unable to post bail and sent to Schuylkill County prison.

Jonathan M. Burget

, 42, of McAdoo was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and parking improperly on a highway. Charges stem from an Aug. 11 incident and were filed by McAdoo police.