Anthony J. Kilker
SHENANDOAH - A Ringtown man charged with threatening a woman with a knife and saying he would kill her Jan. 24 waived his right to a preliminary hearing March 6 before Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker.
Aaron Lorah, 24, of 44 Main Blvd., was arrested by West Mahanoy Township Police Patrolman Lance Monaghan and charged with one count each of simple assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person and harassment. By waiving his right to a hearing, Lorah will now have to answer to all charges against him in Schuylkill County Court.
Monaghan charged Lorah in connection with a 6:20 p.m. incident at 1 Raven Run Road, where Lorah's estranged wife reported taking the man for a ride after he asked her to talk. The two began to argue when Lorah asked to see her cellphone and she refused, Monaghan said.
The woman said Lorah then placed her in a headlock but she was able to free herself and jump from the vehicle, going to the nearest home for help, Monaghan said.
James R. Ferrier
ORWIGSBURG - A Deer Lake woman is headed to Schuylkill County Court on charges stemming from two incidents on the same December day in her hometown.
Judith J. Creitz, 48, of 318 Lake Front Drive, waived her right to a preliminary hearing March 5 on charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in one case and driving under the influence, careless driving and seat belt violation in the second.
Magisterial District Judge James R. Ferrier bound over those charges for court.
Prosecutors withdrew two counts each of aggravated assault and simple assault and one each of terroristic threats, harassment and criminal mischief in the first case.
State police at Schuylkill Haven filed the charges in each case.
In the first, they alleged Creitz possessed marijuana and a black smoking pipe at 12:36 p.m. Dec. 24, 2012.
In the second, they alleged she was DUI at 1:30 p.m. on Lake Front Drive. Creitz had various controlled substances in her system, police said.
Pending further court proceedings, Creitz remains free on $25,000 straight cash bail in the first case and $1,000 unsecured bail in the second.
Other court cases included:
Hasan D. Adams, 22, of 504 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven - possession of a small amount of marijuana; right to preliminary hearing waived, charge bound over for court.
Angel N. Christ, 22, of 365 Summer Hill Road, Schuylkill Haven - two counts of conspiracy and one each of theft and receiving stolen property; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Michael A. Killian, 23, of 42 Cherry St., Schuylkill Haven - theft and receiving stolen property; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Robert Lutsey, 25, of 630 N. Reading Ave., New Berlinville - two counts of conspiracy and one each of theft and receiving stolen property; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Felipe C. Maldonado, 20, of 627 Mountain Road, Tamaqua - DUI and driving under suspension; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Alexandra L. Marceau, 19, of 2617 Wynonah Drive, Auburn - possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
David A. Morgan, 54, of 18 St. John St. Rear, Schuylkill Haven - DUI, harassment and public drunkenness; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Randolph Moses Jr., 31, of 415 W. 128th St. Apt. 14, New York City, N.Y. - possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Laura L. Rodriguez, 37, of 375 Hotel St., Pottsville - DUI, failing to keep right, disregarding traffic lane, careless driving and seat belt violation; right to preliminary hearing waived, careless driving and seat belt violation charges withdrawn, other charges bound over for court.
Christina E. Hale
FRACKVILLE - A 38-year-old Mahanoy Plane woman charged with threatening another woman Aug. 28, 2012, failed to appear for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale.
Amy M. Dower, 2424 Water St., was arrested by Chief Schuylkill County Detective Dennis Clark and charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct and harassment.
Hale ordered the charges held for Schuylkill County Court and requested that a warrant be issued for Dower's arrest.
Dower was initially charged by Gilberton police Patrolman Cynthia Shpakovsky after she allegedly threatened and spit on Janalene Evitts, who was standing on the porch of her home at 2430 Water St.
Dower then got into her vehicle to leave the scene but stopped, put the truck in reverse and drove backward toward Evitts.
Other court cases included:
Gilbert E. Smith Jr., 39, of 124 W. Main St., Girardville - held for court: criminal mischief.
Jeffrey J. McCarthy, 24, of 11 Wood Ave., Barnesville - waived for court: terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment.
Raymond B. Miller, 43, of 102 Jerrys Road, Ringtown - dismissed: simple assault and harassment.
Danielle M. Revinski, 27, of 32 Dutch Road, Ashland - withdrawn: investigation by officer/duty of operator. Waived for court: DUI-controlled substance, careless driving and failure to stop at a red signal.
Kevin M. Abrams, 21, of 321 W. Washington St., Frackville - withdrawn: theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.
Joseph A. Mulkusky, 84, of 866 Catawissa Creek Road, Zion Grove - waived for court: fleeing or attempting to elude police and no rear lights.
Gerald L. Heffner, 50, of Box 216, 21 E. Pine St., Sheppton - waived for court: DUI and DUI-highest rate.
Robert Bonaccolta, 43, of 917 Sycamore Lane, Lebanon - held for court: public nuisance and ordinance violations.
James R. Barkafski, 38, of 130 Green St., Mifflinburg - withdrawn: DUI-highest rate. Waived for court: DUI and careless driving.
Robert W. Enloe Jr., 24, of 128 W. Ogden St., Girardville - waived for court: theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.
Carl R. Beury Sr., 58, of 494 Dutchtown Road, Ashland - waived for court: DUI, DUI-high rate and disregard for single traffic lane.
Jeremy G. Colossi, 25, of 159 Weston Place, Shenandoah - withdrawn: simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment, criminal mischief and criminal trespass.
William J. Navitsky Jr., 21, of 22 S. Gilbert St., Shenandoah - waived for court: burglary and theft by unlawful taking.
Elaine E. Heizenroth, 66, of 1732 Market St., Ashland - waived for court: retail theft.