MOUNT CARMEL - The following hearings took place Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh A. Jones. Defendants ordered to appear for plea court on Monday, Nov. 26, in Northumberland County Court, Sunbury, can plead guilty or no contest, or seek a trial by pleading not guilty.
n Adam S. Fantini, 46, of 19 E. Seventh St., Mount Carmel, waived charges of receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, criminal mischief and railroad vandalism during his hearing.
He was charged by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman David Stamets Jr. following an incident at Seventh and Hickory streets, Mount Carmel Township on July 12.
He also waived charges of railroad vandalism and criminal trespass after being arraigned on those charges the same day. Stamets charged him with those crimes following an incident near International Paper in Mount Carmel Township when Fantini allegedly stole metal railroad beams from the area.
n Eric Halcovich, 21, and Cassandra L. Zarick, 20, both of 223 S. Walnut St., Mount Carmel, pleaded guilty to charges of criminal conspiracy and cruelty to animals, and were each sentenced to 12 months probation and ordered to pay a $700 fine plus court costs.
The two were charged by Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman David Donkochik following the investigation into an abandoned dog incident at their home Sept. 7 and 8.
Charges of criminal conspiracy and false reports to law enforcement authorities were withdrawn in both cases.
n Charges of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and unauthorized use of automobiles and drivers required to be licensed were waived to court by James H. Meredith, 57, of 625 Big Mine Run Road, Ashland.
The charges stem from an Oct. 10 incident on West Girard Street, Atlas, and were filed by Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Kelly Campbell.
n Charges of theft by deception, receiving stolen property and bad checks against Melanie J. Guinther, 31, of 133 N. Market St., Elysburg, were ordered held to court by Jones after the defendant failed to appear for her hearing.
She was charged by Ralpho Township Police Sgt. Chris Kreisher after giving two bad checks to an Elysburg business on July 31.
n Jane M. Barilla, 45, of 341 N. Oak St., Mount Carmel, waived charges of recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct in her hearing.
Barilla was charged by Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman David Donkochik following an incident at 51 E. Railroad St., Mount Carmel, on Aug. 20.
n Charges of driving under the influence against Barry A. Strike, 61, of 517 E. Fourth St., Mount Carmel, were withdrawn by a Northumberland County assistant district attorney.
He was charged by Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman William Adamski.
n Brian M. Foley, 24, of 258 Grant Ave., Eatontown, N.J., waived charges of driving under the influence and driving on roadways laned for traffic during his hearing.
Foley was charged by Ralpho Township Police Patrolman Christopher Grow following a Sept. 2 traffic stop on Route 61, Ralpho Township.
n Charges of possession of drug paraphernalia were held for court against Kylee E. Wargo, 23, of 600 W. Girard St., Atlas, when Wargo failed to show for her hearing.
Wargo was charged by Mount Carmel Borough Police Patrolman Matthew Dillman following an incident on May 30 at Avenue and Maple streets.