James K. Reiley
A 19-year-old Pottsville man charged with falsely claiming there was a fire at a city apartment building on July 17 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge James K. Reiley, Pottsville.
Alexander J. Faust, 234 Schuylkill Ave., was arrested by Pottsville police Patrolman Kirk Becker and charged with false alarms to agencies of public safety and disorderly conduct.
By waiving his right to a preliminary hearing, Faust will now have to answer to both charges in Schuylkill County Court.
Becker said Faust became involved with his live-in girlfriend at 210 N. 2nd St. No. 1 during which he threatened to burn down the building.
It was determined that Faust entered the apartment with a lit cigarette and threatened there was "gonna be a fire" and "the whole place is about to burn down." The comments forced people to flee the apartment and neighbors nearby to come out of their homes when police and firefighters arrived, Becker said.
Firefighters searched the apartment and did not find a fire, Becker said, adding that Faust later said he made the comments because he was mad at his girlfriend over their relationship and their inability to pay rent.
Other court cases included:
Michelle A. Kinkel, 39, of 120 Penn St., Tamaqua - waived for court: fraudulently obtaining food stamps or assistance.
John W. Goetz Jr., 46, of 65 Front St., Apt. A, Cressona - waived for court: fraudulently obtaining food stamps or assistance.
Wallace W. Eberly Jr., 35, of 503 E. Grand Ave., Tower City - waived for court: fraudulently obtaining food stamps or assistance.
Edward Polcheck, 36, of 9 Fourth St., Kelayres - waived for court: fraudulently obtaining food stamps or assistance.
Vanessa B. Shistle, 23, of 704 Laurel Blvd., Pottsville - waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate, accidents involving damage to unattended vehicles or property, careless driving and disregard for single traffic lane.
David L. Heinly, 53, of 2100 W. Norwegian St., Apt. 1D, Pottsville - waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate, careless driving, disregard for single traffic lane and accidents involving damage to attended vehicles or property; withdrawn: accidents involving damage to attended vehicles or property, careless driving and disregard for single traffic lane.
Sean M. Muthard, 36, of 510 Howard Ave., Pottsville - waived for court: theft.
George J. Halley, 24, of 107-12 Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill, N.Y. - held for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joseph H. Sadusky, 43, of 803 W. Race St., Pottsville - held for court: criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
Joseph T. Greene, 43, last known address 736 Route 183 Floor 2, Schuylkill Haven - waived for court: resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
Edward D. Williams, 28, of 317 Pine St., Minersville - held for court: bad checks.
Ryan P. Miller, 25, of 800-21 N. Second St., Pottsville - waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate, disorderly conduct, disregard for single traffic lane, careless driving and no rear lights.