Anthony J. Kilker
SHENANDOAH - A 23-year-old Mahanoy City man charged in connection with an assault in Shenandoah on Oct. 25 appeared for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker.
Kyle J. Schaeffer, 1124 E. Centre St., was arrested by Shenandoah police Patrolman Michael O'Neill and charged with one count of aggravated assault, four counts of simple assault and two counts each of harassment, disorderly conduct and recklessly endangering another person.
Prosecutors withdrew the aggravated assault charge and Schaeffer waived the remaining 10 offenses to Schuylkill County Court.
O'Neill charged Schaeffer after an incident in the 100 block of South Jardin Street where he allegedly assaulted Harry and Cassandra Foresman, causing injuries to both. Schaeffer also allegedly threatened Denise Weikel, who exited her home after hearing screaming, O'Neill said.
Other court cases included:
Timothy O. Loftus, 48, of 717 N. Centre St., Pottsville - waived for court: illegally operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock.
Kathleen Herb, 37, of 313 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah - waived for court: DUI and DUI-highest rate.
David J. Rich, 39, of 516 W. Market St., Mahanoy City - held for court: aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and possessing instruments of crime.
Tori A. Chester, 27, of 94 Pattersonville Road, Ringtown - held for court: burglary, criminal trespass and theft.
James C. Wronski Jr., 23, of 1113 E. Pine St., Mahanoy City - waived for court: criminal mischief.
Wayne K. Jocq Manigo, 22, of 2453 Blue Mountain Lake, East Stroudsburg - waived for court: obstructing the administration of law and disorderly conduct. Withdrawn: simple assault.
Eddie J. Hardison, 32, of 361 Preston Ave., Girardville - held for court: DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and DUI-controlled substance.
Frank J. Dagostino III, 31, of 125 Ridge Road, Shoemakersville - waived for court: possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ashley A. Capiga, 23, of 39 Schuylkill Ave., Shenandoah - waived for court: defiant trespass.
Travis C. Beam, 49, of 35 S. Bower St., Shenandoah - waived for court: disorderly conduct. Withdrawn: resisting arrest and terroristic threats.
Jeffrey K. Reimard II, 34, of 329 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City - withdrawn: burglary. Waived for court: defiant trespass and criminal attempt to commit theft.
Bobby Joseph Carnell, 31, of 339 W. Spruce St., Mahanoy City - withdrawn: burglary. Waived for court: defiant trespass and criminal attempt to commit theft.
Joseph Gates, 45, of 302 W. New York St., Shenandoah - held for court: aggravated assault, resisting arrest, simple assault and harassment. Withdrawn: simple assault.
Brett A. Long, 35, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville - waived for court: false reports.
Akil Asim Johnson, no age available, of State Correctional Institution-Mahanoy, Frackville - held for court: possession of a controlled substance and possession of a small amount of marijuana.
Flora E. Ptaszkowski, 30, LKA 133 N. White St., Apt.2, Shenandoah - withdrawn: aggravated assault. Waived for court: simple assault, harassment, disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness.
Bernard M. Skaudis, 55, of 103 Main Blvd., Ringtown - waived for court: DUI and DUI-highest rate.
Michael F. Grady, 29, of 371 W. Mahanoy Ave., Girardville - waived for court: corruption of minors.
Joseph W. Burke, 24, of 26 Patriotic Hill, Mahanoy City - withdrawn: fraudulent, altered, forged or counterfeit title, registration or insurance, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving a vehicle without a valid inspection.
Kimberly A. Wilkus, 44, of 161 Weston Place, Shenandoah - waived for court: DUI and DUI-highest rate.
Albin Kaminsky, 37, of 320 W. Chester St., Shenandoah - waived for court: selling or giving a controlled substance and resisting arrest. Withdrawn: disorderly conduct and manufacture of a controlled substance.
Charles A. Welna, 26, of 602 Gold Star Highway, Shenandoah - dismissed: criminal trespass.
Eric J. Burger, 26, of 43 N. Second St., Box 315, Sugarloaf - waived for court: simple assault and harassment.
Jose A. Diaz-Vazquez, 38, of 629 W. Market St., Mahanoy City - waived for court: possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Michael Teaschenko, 35, of 36 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah - withdrawn: DUI, DUI-highest rate and failure to stop at a red signal.
Ryan J. Menkins, 27, of SCI-Mahanoy, Frackville - held for court: aggravated assault, assault by prisoner, simple assault and harassment.
Jamar Abdul Macon, 36, of SCI-Mahanoy, Frackville - waived for court: simple assault and harassment.
Michael L. Reed, 33, of SCI-Mahanoy, Frackville - withdrawn: false reports. Waived for court: false reports.