Stephen J. Bayer
TAMAQUA - A former borough man charged in connection with a Dec. 15 incident at Fegley's Mini Mart in Tamaqua had charges against him held for court during a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Stephen J. Bayer.
James E. Gilson, 19, of 649 1/2 Susquehanna Ave., Sunbury, was arrested by Tamaqua police Patrolman Anthony Stanell and charged with one count each of defiant trespass and retail theft. Bayer determined the commonwealth proved a prima facie case and ordered both charges held for Schuylkill County Court.
Stanell charged Gilson with trespassing on store property despite being previously warned that he was not allowed there. While inside the store, Stanell said Gilson also picked up items, paid for some but left without paying for Demets Chocolate Turtles valued at $1.89.
Other court cases included:
John Paulino, 27, of 635 N. James St., Apt. 2, Hazleton - waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, DUI, DUI-controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and no rear lights.
Christopher L. Albertson, 34, of 938 Walnut St., Freeland - withdrawn: burglary, criminal trespass and conspiracy. Waived for court: theft, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief.
Jarrad Profit, 31, of 18 W. Third St., No. 1, Hazleton - dismissed: DUI, DUI-high date, driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked and exceeding the speed limit.
Kelly F. Gothard, 37, of 238 N. Lehigh St., Tamaqua - waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
Lisa E. Serafine, 53, of 128 Mahanoy Ave., Tamaqua - waived for court: retail theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy.
Michael Verbitsky, 34, of 309 E. Chapel St., Hazleton - waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, DUI-controlled substance, duties at a stop sign and turning movements and required signals.
Corina M. Oboril, 22, of 50 W. Madison Ave., West Hazleton - withdrawn: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance. Waived for court: possession of a controlled substance and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Cody Pehala, 21, of 12 Wyndgate Blvd., Drums - withdrawn: possession of drug paraphernalia and no rear lights. Waived for court: DUI and DUI-minor.
Heather L. Loar, 34, of 137 W. Fell St., Summit Hill - waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate, disorderly conduct and restrictions on alcoholic beverages.
Plutarco A. Abreu, 55, of 947 Washington St., Reading - waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate, driving too closely, careless driving and driving at an unsafe speed.