Anthony J. Kilker
SHENANDOAH — A 27-year-old inmate at State Correctional Institution/Mahanoy charged with assaulting a prison guard on Sept. 21 had charges against him held for court during a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker.
Craig Jackson was arrested by state police Trooper Manuel Cabrera Maldonado of the Frackville station and charged with felony aggravated assault; misdemeanor crimes of inmate procuring a weapon, making repairs to or selling offensive weapons, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person; and one summary offense of harassment.
Kilker determined the commonwealth proved a prima facie case and ordered all six charges against Jackson held for Schuylkill County Court.
Maldonado charged Jackson with assaulting Officer Paul Tomanek by hitting him in the face with his fist. In addition, Jackson was found to be in possession of a 7-inch metal rod with a sharpened point wrapped in a white cloth that he was holding during the assault, police said.
Other court cases included:
Sammy Nazmy, 30, of SCI/Mahanoy, Frackville; withdrawn: contraband-controlled substance. Waived for court: possession of a controlled substance.
Michael Verbitsky, 30, of SCI/Mahanoy, Frackville; waived for court: contraband-controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jerry Frazier, 34, of SCI/Mahanoy, Frackville; held for court: contraband-controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Christony Victor Pettit, 29, of SCI/Mahanoy, Frackville; held for court: aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment.
Wallace Lardani, 26, of SCI/Mahanoy, Frackville withdrawn: aggravated assault and simple assault. Waived for court: disorderly conduct.
Ryan Anthony Wright, 27, of SCI/Mahanoy, Frackville; waived for court: contraband-controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Travis G. Beaver, 18, of 163 Pioneer Road, Shenandoah; withdrawn: receiving stolen property. Waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Heather Winslow, 35, of 193 Pioneer Road, Shenandoah; waived for court: tampering with records or identification, identity theft and forgery.
Joseph Fellin, 18, of 954 Mountain Drive, Box 114, Sheppton; waived for court: defiant trespass.
Cheryl Ann Souchak, 60, of 83 Trenton, Mahanoy City; waived for court: hindering apprehension or prosecution.
Shawn J. Lazar, 47, of 8 Spruce St., Barnesville; waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Matthew J. Kimmel, 23, of 200 Main St., Gilberton; waived for court: DUI-controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, no rear lights and turning movements and required signals.
Robert H. Collins, 42, of 23 S. Chestnut St., Apt. A, Shenandoah; withdrawn: public nuisance.
John D. Carboni, 45, of 5 Crystal Lane, Barnesville; held for court: possession, sale or use of display documents, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, driving without insurance, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving a vehicle without a valid inspection.
Amanda N. Deysher, 22, of 60 Grant St., Schuylkill Haven; waived for court: possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jesse E. Pritsch, 35, of 925 Walnut St., Ashland; waived for court: DUI-controlled substance, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, driving without a license and violating safety glass requirements.
George A. Brokenshire, 62, of 10 W. Centre St., Apt. 901, Mahanoy City; withdrawn: terroristic threats, strangulation, simple assault and resisting arrest. Waived for court: harassment, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Christina E. Hale
A Shenandoah man charged with a burglary in Butler Township in January had charges against him held for court during a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale, Frackville.
Trevor M. Jefferson, 31, of 15 S. White St., was arrested by Butler Township police Patrolman Shawn Butler and charged with burglary, criminal trespass, terroristic threats, harassment, false reports, theft and receiving stolen property.
Hale determined the commonwealth proved a prima facie case and ordered all charges against Jefferson held for Schuylkill County Court.
Butler charged Jefferson with committing the burglary at 267 Germanville Road between Jan. 17 and 28.
Butler said Jefferson illegally entered the garage of the home but fled when discovered by the resident. Jefferson also contacted the victim several times by telephone saying he was going to kill him by shooting him in the head, Butler said.
The officer also said Jefferson stole items from the victim’s home including a wallet and a key fob.
Other court cases included:
Dustin E. Donton, 28, of 209 E. Spring St., Donaldson; waived for court: DUI-controlled substance and driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked.
James J. Stank Jr., 37, of 50 N. Lehigh Ave., Frackville; withdrawn: obstructing emergency services and disorderly conduct.
David A. Plachko
A Saint Clair woman charged with assaulting another woman on Dec. 19 had charges against her held for court during a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge David A. Plachko, Port Carbon.
Amy Rodrian, 41, of 436 S. Second St. was arrested by Saint Clair police Patrolman Brad Blanner and charged with one count each of simple assault and harassment.
Plachko determined that the commonwealth proved a prima facie case and ordered both charges against Rodrian held for Schuylkill County Court.
Blanner charged Rodrian with an incident at 348 S. Second St., where she allegedly assaulted Kristen Bensinger by forcefully removing her from a seated position on a couch, pulling her to the ground, holding the woman down and hitting her numerous times in the face and upper body, causing injuries.
Other court cases included:
Richard Willie, 27, homeless; dismissed: burglary and criminal trespass. Held for court: theft and receiving stolen property.
Mark W. Lucas, 25, of 130 E. Fifth St., Williamstown; waived for court: possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Martina M. Mazloom, 24, of 79 Valley St., Apt. 3, New Philadelphia; held for court: theft and criminal mischief.
Mark A. Tullock, 36, of 21 Macomb St., New Philadelphia; waived for court: duties at a stop sign, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Allen R. Harig, 39, of 128 Broad St., Saint Clair; dismissed: burglary and theft. Held for court: defiant trespass.
Max J. Hollywood, 25, of 360 Nicholas St., Saint Clair; dismissed: burglary and conspiracy. Held for court: conspiracy.
Jeremy Wengert, 36, of 608 School St., Minersville; waived for court: possession of a controlled substance and retail theft.
Christopher Kaylor, 24, of 433 Lewis St., Minersville; waived for court: criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
Michael Spirko Jr., 45, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville; waived for court: fleeing or attempting to elude, driving with a suspended or revoked license, reckless driving, disregard for single traffic lane, duties at a stop sign and failure to keep right.
Amanda Ann Mabry, 33, of 271 High Road, Pottsville; waived for court: retail theft.
Kirk T. Lagasse, 51, of 114 Water St., New Philadelphia; waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia and driving a vehicle without a valid inspection.
Donathan V. Bixler, 22, of 327 E. Wiconisco St., Tower City; waived for court: possession of a controlled substance.