A Pottsville man admitted Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he violated a protection from abuse order in June in Saint Clair.
Peter Kadingo Jr., 54, pleaded guilty to indirect criminal contempt, which is contempt committed outside the courtroom.
Judge John E. Domalakes accepted Kadingo's plea and sentenced him to pay costs and a $300 fine.
Saint Clair police had charged Kadingo with violating the order June 13. Judge James P. Goodman had entered the order against Kadingo on April 18.
Also Wednesday, Domalakes found two women not guilty of indirect criminal contempt for alleged violations of temporary PFA orders.
Melissa A. Bradley, 46, of Pottsville, had been charged by state police at Schuylkill Haven with violating the order against her on June 14.
Domalakes acquitted Bradley after the alleged victim did not appear for the hearing.
"You're still bound by the order," which remains in effect, Domalakes warned Bradley after finding her not guilty.
Goodman entered the order against Bradley on June 12.
In the other case, Domalakes acquitted Tracy Butler, 33, of Pottsville, who had been charged by Minersville police with violating the order against her May 22 by writing a letter.
Assistant District Attorney Robert E. Matta told Domalakes that the alleged victim did not want to proceed with the case.
Judge Jacqueline L. Russell had entered the order against Bradley on May 18.
In other recent county court action, Russell accepted guilty pleas from, and imposed the indicated sentences on, these defendants:
Heather N. Reichert, 32, of Pottsville; two counts of recklessly endangering another person and one of driving under the influence; 48 hours to six months in prison, 12 months consecutive probation, $500 fine, $100 payment to the Substance Abuse Education Fund, $50 payment to the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account and $60 restitution to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Prosecutors dropped a charge of failure to drive at a safe speed.
Travis S. Reichert, 24, of Pottsville; DUI, careless driving and stop sign violation; 72 hours to six months in prison with immediate parole, $1,050 in fines, $300 SAEF payment, $50 CJEA payment and $60 restitution to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Prosecutors dropped a charge of reckless driving.
Danielle M. Revinski, 26, of Locustdale; improper furnishing of drug-free urine; 12 months probation consecutive to current sentence and $50 CJEA payment.
Craig A. Rittenbaugh, 39, of Pine Grove; six counts of recklessly endangering another person and one of criminal mischief; six to 23 months in prison, $50 fine and $50 CJEA payment. Prosecutors dropped six counts of harassment and five of endangering the welfare of children.
Wendy M. Ritzko, 51, of Lansford; theft of leased property; 23 months property, $50 CJEA payment, $2,324.23 restitution and submission of a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities.
Rodney Rogers, 56, of Pottsville; possession of marijuana; 30 days probation, $100 SAEF payment and $50 CJEA payment. Prosecutors dropped charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct
Roberto Rolon, 35, of Reading; theft and agricultural trespass; one to 23 months in prison and $100 in CJEA payments. Prosecutors dropped charges of corruption of minors and receiving stolen property.
Jeremiah J. Ruscavage, 32, of Schuylkill Haven; theft; 38 days to 23 months in prison, $50 CJEA payment and $1,000 restitution. Prosecutors dropped a charge of receiving stolen property.
Debra A. Sacco, 57, of Scranton; theft; two to 23 months in prison, $50 CJEA payment and $341.96 restitution.
All defendants who were sentenced must pay costs as a part of their sentences.