James R. Ferrier
ORWIGSBURG - A Lehigh County man will be in Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing on Tuesday on charges stemming from an August incident in West Penn Township that allegedly involved an assault, threats, drugs and driving under the influence.
Gary L. Zellner, 56, of 417 W. Washington St., Slatington, faces two counts of terroristic threats and one each of aggravated assault, DUI, harassment, disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and simple assault.
Magisterial District Judge James R. Ferrier bound over all charges for the county court following Zellner's waiver, and allowed the defendant to remain free on $10,000 unsecured bail pending further court action.
West Penn Township police alleged that Zellner was DUI in a silver 2003 Chevrolet Tracker station wagon at 5:57 p.m. Aug. 5 on Route 309 when he was involved in a two-vehicle accident.
After the accident, Zellner became belligerent, punched one emergency medical technician and threatened a second EMT and a police officer at the scene, according to police.
Zellner smelled of alcohol but refused to consent to a breath or blood test, police said.
Also, Zellner possessed marijuana and a baggie, according to police.
Other defendants whose cases Ferrier considered on Tuesday, the charges against each one and the judge's dispositions of the matters included:
Joe A. Chrin, 45, of 104 Market St., Auburn; DUI, speeding and careless driving; charges held for court after preliminary hearing.
Benjamin I. Delong, 19, of 28 Stanton St., Schuylkill Haven; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a small amount of marijuana and purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of an alcoholic beverage by a minor; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
David A. Fleming, 44, of 215 Walters Ave., Orwigsburg; aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment; charges held for court after preliminary hearing.
Stephan W.W. Goodman, 30, of 82 Oak Ledge Ave., Schuylkill Haven; DUI, failure to obey traffic control devices, improper turning movements, speeding and careless driving; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Chad M. Harris, 30, of 1612 Wynonah Drive, Lake Wynonah, Auburn; possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating vehicle without registration, unauthorized transfer or use of registration, driving under suspension, operating vehicle without inspection and operating vehicle without emissions sticker; right to preliminary hearing waived, possession of a small amount of marijuana and driving under suspension charges withdrawn, other charges bound over for court.
Anthony J. Iacovitti, 40, of 2 N. Third St. Apt. 5, Pottsville; possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Barbara J. Parenzan, 44, of 24 Hilltop Mobile Home Park, Schuylkill Haven; aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness; charges held for court after preliminary hearing.
Dane A. Windham, 19, last known address of 426 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a small amount of marijuana and operating vehicle without inspection; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.