James K. Reiley
A 28-year-old Pottsville man arrested by city police and charged with stealing prescription medication from another man on May 20 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge James K. Reiley, Pottsville.
Brian J. O'Doherty, 703 Arch St., was arrested by Pottsville police Cpl. Mark O'Toole and charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance.
By waiving his right to a hearing, O'Doherty will have to answer to all three charges in Schuylkill County Court.
O'Toole charged O'Doherty with stealing a prescription medicine bottle containing about 30 Percocet pills owned by Donald Ernst from the man's home at 814 W. Race St. where he had been visiting.
O'Toole said a witness saw O'Doherty pick up the bottle from an end table along with a DVD that he had brought and put the two items into his pocket.
In a separate complaint, O'Doherty waived his right to a hearing on charges of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communications facility.
Other court cases included:
Brian S. Hoffman, 43, of 242 N. 12th St., Pottsville - waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate, driving without a license, disregard for single traffic lane and careless driving.
Christopher J. Harper, 25, of 142 W. Railroad St., Pottsville - waived for court: fleeing or attempting to elude police, DUI, DUI-high rate, DUI-controlled substance, reckless driving, careless driving, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and failure of duties at a stop sign.
Westley B. Gajus, 24, of 1642 W. Norwegian St., Pottsville - waived for court: possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jacqueline E. Chattin, 21, of 605 Mahantongo St., Apt. 2, Pottsville - waived for court: obstructing the administration of law and failure to disperse on official order.
Gordon H. Devine, 20, of 1117 Mahantongo St., 1st Unit, Pottsville - waived for court: purchase of alcohol by a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Eric C. Brown, 30, of 235 Pierce St., Pottsville - waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communications facility.
Chad J. Phillip, no age available, of 919 Mount Hope Ave., Box 170, Pottsville - waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communications facility.
Derek M. Johnson, 27, of 311 W. Market St., Apt. 3, Pottsville - waived for court: simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and harassment.
David A. Legutko, 30, of 505 3rd St., Port Carbon - waived for court: possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
Brian P. Madara, 52, of 601 Edwards Ave., Pottsville - waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate and careless driving.
Zachary T. Zimmerman, 20, of 130 Schuylkill St., Cressona - waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and purchase of alcohol by a minor.
Timothy M. Scott, 42, of 318 N. 4th St., Pottsville - waived for court; burglary, criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and theft by deception.
Heather Arias-Maravilla, 35, of 3 N. Second St., Apt. 3, Pottsville - waived for court: access device issued to another person, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.