David J. Rossi
TREMONT — A Porter Township man faces Schuylkill County Court action after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Jan. 24 on charges he committed an assault in November 2014.
Luke R. Kopp, 53, of 1817 E. Grand Ave., Reinerton, has been charged with simple assault and harassment. Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi bound over the charges for court after Kopp waived his right to the hearing.
State police at Schuylkill haven alleged Kopp committed the assault on Nov. 23, 2014, in Porter Township.
Kopp is free on $25,000 unsecured bail pending further court action.
Other defendants whose cases Rossi considered on Thursday, the charges against each one and the judge’s dispositions of the matters included:
Robyn Kopinetz, 39, of 2 Lovers Lane, Pine Grove — bad checks; charge dismissed.
Courtney K. Nause, 56, of 1636 E. Mountain Road, Hegins — driving under the influence, disregarding traffic lanes and careless driving; right to preliminary hearing waived, charges bound over for court.
Troy C. Ziegler, 24, of 600 S. 20th St., Reading — DUI, disregarding traffic lanes, stop sign violation, careless driving, failure to notify police of accident and operating vehicle without valid inspection; charges held for court after preliminary hearing.
James K. Reiley
A Pottsville man charged with a burglary at 310 N. Centre St. on Dec, 14, 2014, waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge James K. Reiley, Pottsville.
Jerome A. Borinsky Jr., 59, of 142 W. Railroad St., was arrested by Pottsville police Detective Kirk Becker and charged with one count each of burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, theft and receiving stolen property.
By waiving his right to a hearing, Borinsky will have to answer to all five charges in Schuylkill County Court.
Becker charged Borinsky with breaking into the Good Will Book Store through a back door and stealing $287 in cash from two bank bags. The investigation led authorities to Borinsky as a suspect, and when interviewed later, Borinsky admitted to committing the crime.
Borinsky said he has a methamphetamine problem and was high at the time of the crime. He also reported using the money he stole to purchase more of the drug, Becker said.
Other court cases included:
William J. Crespo, 21, of 309 Market Square Apartments, Apt. C9, Pottsville — held for court: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Derek M. Johnson, 29, of 1107A W. Norwegian St., Pottsville — waived for court: theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.
Charles A. Morris, 37, of 129 E. Jackson St., Apt. B, Port Carbon — held for court: possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license and period requiring lighted lamps.
Nicole L. Hoffman, no age available, of 15 Beagle Road, Tower City — waived for court: theft of leased property and receiving stolen property.
John H. Armstrong, 32, of 612 Oak St., Pottsville — waived for court: theft, criminal trespass and receiving stolen property.
Nicholas D. Sansone, 24, of 402 Main St., Landingville — waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia.
William W. Murphy, 24, of 319 W. Market St., Apt. 4, Pottsville — dismissed: theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy.
Samantha L. Sfarra, 22, of 21 N. Railroad St., Tamaqua — waived for court: possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Gabriel A. Acinapura, 18, of 111 Market Square, Apt. A11, Pottsville — held for court: possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and scattering rubbish.
Christopher A. Ballesteros, 25, of 613 N. Third St., Pottsville — waived for court: possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Marjorie M. Tassone, 44, of 113 W. Main St., Pottsville — waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana.
Maurice A. Porter, 48, of 12 Centre Ave., Schuylkill Haven — waived for court: possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communications facility.
David R. Zerby Jr., 25, of 1625 W. Norwegian St., Pottsville — held for court: firearms not to be carried without a license, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a license.