An Ashland woman charged with assaulting borough police officers who were trying to take her into custody on a mental health warrant on May 1 is among those scheduled to plead not guilty Monday during arraignment in Schuylkill County Court.
Shelia D. Fishburn, 49, of 1134 Brock St., was arrested by Ashland police Patrolman Daniel Weikel III and charged with three counts each of aggravated assault on police, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest and harassment, and two counts of disorderly conduct.
Weikel charged Fishburn after a May 1 incident at her home, where police were called for a report of a person threatening suicide.
Weikel said he arrived at the home, along with Chief Mark O'Hearn and Patrolman Phillip Schlegel, where they were told Fishburn appeared to be under the influence of something and made several comments about wanting to hurt herself.
Weikel said the officers spoke with Fishburn, who appeared to be distraught, and told her she would be taken to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street for evaluation.
Fishburn refused to go and began to leave the living room when Weikel grabbed her by the left wrist, prompting her to pull away and flee into the kitchen.
Weikel said he and O'Hearn tried to place Fishburn in handcuffs, but she began to fight and grabbed a steak knife from a cabinet.
Fishburn was disarmed by officers and had to be subdued with a Taser before being taken into custody, where she continued to be combative.
Others scheduled to plead not guilty, and the charges against them, include:
Shawn R. Baker, 19, of 213 W. Centre St., Ashland - unsworn falsification to authorities.
Jessica F. Heller, 23, of 76 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove - driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic and general lighting requirements violation.
Joseph Leskin, 63, of 322 Valley St., Brockton - disorderly conduct and harassment.
Michael J. McGinley, 32, of 2506 Water St., Mahanoy Plane - defiant trespass.
Melanie A. Neidlinger, 34, of 320 W. Chester St., Shenandoah - recklessly endangering another person, driving under the influence of drugs, careless driving, reckless driving, failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic, driving on the wrong side of the road and driving on a sidewalk.
David N. Benitez, 30, of 70 S. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo - forgery, theft and receiving stolen property.
Brooks D. Bryan, 37, of 231 Schuylkill Ave., Shenandoah Heights - theft of services, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief.
Aaron M. Williams, 23, of 63 Moonshine Road, Pine Grove - possession of drug paraphernalia and retail theft.
Frankie T. Carl, 21, of 209 Hill Road, Hegins - delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communications facility, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Saundra L. Hollenbach, 47, of 221 E. Centre St., Apt. 3, Shenandoah - possession of drug paraphernalia.
Matthew E. Aggers, 24, of 317 W. South St., Mahanoy City - delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Heather L. Reed, 25, of 28 N. Crescent St., Tremont - retail theft.
Amanda L. Dougherty, 30, of 447 North St., Minersville - retail theft.
Thomas L. Unverdorben Jr., 33, of 457 Carbon St., Minersville - bad checks.
David S. Turolis, 35, of 215 First St., Port Carbon - theft, theft by deception and receiving stolen property.
Stacy L. Bordner, 43, of 38 Rocky Road, Auburn - simple assault and harassment.
Jaqualine T. Reese, 53, of 18 Fritz Reed Ave., Schuylkill Haven - endangering the welfare of a child.
Candace L. Colna, 23, of 51 Grant St., Schuylkill Haven - possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kristopher M. Perry, 39, of 10 W. Centre St., Mahanoy City - indecent assault.
Amanda D. Snyder, 36, of 9 Rudy St., Cressona - access device fraud and theft of services.
Kerri M. Balogach, 33, of 39 W. Lehigh St., Coaldale - bad checks.
Larry L. Miller, 32, of 215 E. High St., Coaldale - possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ashley M. Matalavage, 20, of 1398 Valley Road, Tamaqua - simple assault and harassment.
Kevin K. Kaufman, 22, of 124 Clay St., Tamaqua - simple assault and harassment.
Francis W. Chambers, 26, of 409 W. Broad St., Apt. 2, Tamaqua - criminal mischief.
Brian S. Parrish, 42, of 539 E. Elm St., Tamaqua - simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct.
Edward Kashmer, 49, of 217 Washington St., Tamaqua - theft.
Jason DeMarco, 38, of 627 Wyoming St., Tuscarora - stalking, terroristic threats, harassment and defiant trespass.
Elizabeth J. Ostrowski, 44, of 539 E. Elm St., Tamaqua - possession of a controlled substance.
Wayne G. Reed, 55, of 19 Arthur St., Pottsville - defiant trespass.
Michele A. English, 48, of 901 N. Ninth St., Frackville - violation of Public Welfare Code.