Stephen J. Bayer
TAMAQUA - A Newkirk man charged with assaulting a woman on Dec. 29 at a Tamaqua home waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Stephen J. Bayer.
James J. Englert, 37, of 1011 Lehigh St., was arrested by Tamaqua police Patrolman Richard Bekesy and charged with one count each of simple assault and harassment.
By waiving his right to a hearing, Englert will have to answer to both charges in Schuylkill County Court.
Bekesy charged Englert with assaulting Patti Sue Coleman at 324 Van Gelder St. by punching her in the mouth because she said she did not want him staying at her home.
Englert fled into a wooded area near Odd Fellows Cemetery and could not be located the evening of the assault, Bekesy said.
In an unrelated case, Englert waived charges of simple assault and harassment to Schuylkill County Court as well.
Other court cases included:
Glenna S. Cross, 59, of 128 Mahanoy Ave., Tamaqua - dismissed: possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a license.
Michael J. Atkinson, 23, of 12 E. Columbus Ave., Nesquehoning - held for court: possession of a small amount of marijuana, retail theft, disorderly conduct and scattering rubbish.
Darrin Gonzalez, 47, of 1004 W. 15th St., Hazleton - waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Zachary E. Klinger, 23, of 4440 Apt. B, Kutztown Road, Temple - waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license and exceeding the speed limit.
Anthony J. Kilker
SHENANDOAH - A Shenandoah man charged with a burglary on April 28 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker.
Thomas T. Reabold, 46, of 23 N. Main St., Apt. 1, was arrested by Shenandoah police Patrolman Joshua Pastucka and charged with burglary, criminal trespass, theft and receiving stolen property, all felony offenses, as well as misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and possessing instruments of crime.
Pastucka charged Reabold with entering an abandoned building at 33 E. Centre St. and stealing copper pipes. The man was apprehended inside the building and found to be in possession of a saw, screw driver, wire cutters, a pipe cutter, a knife and a headband flashlight. Pastucka said that Reabold was caught with several cut pieces of copper pipe in a bag.
Other court cases included:
Travis John, 21, of 17 S. Catawissa St., Mahanoy City - withdrawn: simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. Waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance.
Frederick J. Bobal, 20, of 41 Broad St., Box 438, Beaver Meadows - waived for court: DUI, DUI-controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Brandon W. Brown, 22, of 15 N. Fifth Ave., Barnesville - waived for court: possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Katie Lee Snyder, 29, of Box 478, Albrightsville - withdrawn: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Stacy Lynn Kaufman, 36, of 40 St. Ann St., Barnesville - waived for court: DUI and DUI-highest rate.
Rashean Strange, 29, of 221 W. Coal St., Shenandoah - held for court: possession of drug paraphernalia.
David A. Plachko
PORT CARBON - Magisterial District Judge David A. Plachko presided over preliminary hearings for the following people:
James B. Keating, 51, of 1816 West End Ave., Pottsville - dismissed: simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment.
Jason D. T. Williams, 42, of 17 Water St., New Philadelphia - withdrawn: simple assault and harassment.
Michael Ruben, 48, of 147 S. Mill St., Apt. 1A, Saint Clair - waived for court: DUI-highest rate, DUI and restrictions on alcoholic beverages.
Sean P. O'Donnell, 45, of 701 Altamont Blvd., Rodeway Inn, Frackville - withdrawn: simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment.