Jury selection is scheduled to begin this week at Schuylkill County Courthouse for a number of criminal cases waiting to be heard in the September trial term.
Some of the higher profile cases include a …
⚖️ State Trooper who once served in Schuylkill County accused of assaulting his infant child …
⚖️ Schuylkill County woman accused of two counts of attempted homicide for a shooting incident in the streets of McAdoo …
⚖️ Lancaster man accused of burglarizing Schuylkill County businesses and robbing them …
⚖️ and a Schuylkill County man accused of severely assaulting a man he and his wife invited to their home for a night of “steak, scallops, and alcohol”.
Here’s a look at all the cases set for jury selection this week. Juries will be picked starting Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Several defendants in cases have entered guilty pleas ahead of their jury selection dates. Their information is listed at the bottom of this page.
September Jury Selection – Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas
Our previous coverage of cases is linked to the defendant’s name:
Luis Javier Perez, 26, Shenandoah: Rape Forcible Compulsion (F1), Rape of Child (F1), Agg. Ind. Assault of Child (F1), Statutory Sexual Assault: 8-11 Years Older (F2), Agg. Ind. Assault W/O Consent (F2), Agg. Ind. Assault – Forcible Compulsion (F2), Agg. Ind. Assault – Comp. Less Than 13 Years Old (F2), Agg. Ind. Assault – Comp. Less Than 16 (F2), Incest (F2), Incest of Minor – Complainant Under 13 Years (F2), Incest of Minor – Complainant 13-18 Years (F2), Corruption Of Minors – Defendant Age 18 or Above (F3), Indecent Exposure (M1)
Dan Quac Tran, 49, Lancaster: Burglary – Not Adapted for Overnight Accommodation, No Person Present (F2), Burglary – Not Adapted for Overnight Accommodation, No Person Present (F2), Burglary – Not Adapted for Overnight Accommodation, No Person Present (F2), Crim Tres-Break Into Structure (F2), Crim Tres-Break Into Structure (F2), Crim Tres-Break Into Structure (F2), Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (F3), Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (F3), Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (F3), Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M1), Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (M2), Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (M2), Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M2), Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (S), Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (S)
Jennifer E. Villa, 52, McAdoo: Criminal Attempt – Criminal Homicide (F1), Criminal Attempt – Criminal Homicide (F1), Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause SBI or causes injury with extreme indifference (F1), Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause SBI or causes injury with extreme indifference (F1), Discharge Of A Firearm Into Occupied Structure (F3), Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another (M1), Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another (M1), Simple Assault (M2), Simple Assault (M2), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
Eric J. Thomas, 39, Pottsville: Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause or causes SBI to designated individuals (F1), Aggravated Assault – Fear of Imminent SBI designated individuals (F2), Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Simple Assault (M2), Simple Assault (M2), Resist Arrest/Other Law Enforce (M2), Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting (S), Careless Driving (S), Turning Movements And Required Signals (S), Turning Movements And Required Signals (S), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S)
Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Michael Francis Brown, 44, Auburn: Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (F3), Crim Misch/Dmg Prop Intent, Reckless, Or Neglig (F3), Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (F3), Receiving Stolen Property (F3), Theft of Secondary Metal (F3), Poss Instrument Of Crime W/Int (M1), Loitering And Prowling At Night Time (M3)
Christopher Stephen Young, 36, Reinholds: Aggravated Assault – Victim Less Than 6 and Defendant 18 or older (F2), Aggravated Assault – Victim Less Than 13 and Defendant 18 or older (F1), Simple Assault (M1), Simple Assault (M1), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), Endangering Welfare of Children – Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense (F2)
Intimidate Witness/Victim – Withhold Testimony (F3), Stalking – Repeatedly Comm. To Cause Fear (M1), Loitering And Prowling At Night Time (M3)
Danaya Valarie Lendell, 30, Wilmington, DE: Contraband/Controlled Substance (F2), Conspiracy – Contraband/Controlled Substance (F2), Criminal Use Of Communication Facility (F3), Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Timothy Justin Hannah Jr., 33, Pottsville: Rape Unconscious Victim (F1), Sexual Assault (F2), Agg. Ind. Assault W/O Consent (F2), Indecent Assault Person Unconscious (M1), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Michael Edward Rush, 40, Shenandoah: Simple Assault (M2), Def Tres Actual Communication To (M3)
Possession Of Firearm Prohibited (F2), Receiving Stolen Property (F3), DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (F3), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) (S), Fail To Keep Right (S), Careless Driving (S), Driving W/O A License (S), Fail To Carry Lic (S), Fail To Carry Regist (S)
DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (M1), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M), Driving While BAC .02 or Greater While License Susp (S), Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) (S), Dr Unregist Veh (S), Oper Veh W/O Req’d Financ Resp (S)
Robert J. Santillo, 66, Pottsville: Burglary – Overnight Accommodation, No Person Present (F1), Crim Tres-Break Into Structure (F2), Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M3), Receiving Stolen Property (M3)
Jason Emanuel Mahecha, 24, Frackville: Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause or causes SBI to designated individuals (F1), Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another (F3), Simple Assault (M2), Resist Arrest/Other Law Enforce (M2), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S)
Jesse Loughran, 27, Pottsville: Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause SBI or causes injury with extreme indifference (F1), Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck (F2), Simple Assault (M2), Simple Assault – Grading, Victim Under 12 Defendant 18 or older (M1), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S), Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another (M1)
Daniel Lance Lopez, 30, Mahanoy City: Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (F2), Receiving Stolen Property (F2), Possession Of Firearm Prohibited (M1)
Yoandy Portilla Ramos, 43, Allentown: Firearms Not To Be Carried W/O License (F3), Receiving Stolen Property (F2), Possession Of Firearm Prohibited (M1), Driv While Oper Priv Susp Or Revoked (S), Duties At Stop Sign (S), Exceed 55 MPH In Other Loc By 17 MPH (S), Oper Veh W/O Req’d Financ Resp (S), Dr Unregist Veh (S), Fail To Carry Regist (S)
Kaitlyn Stephanie Houser, 33, Tamaqua: Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Criminal Use Of Communication Facility (F3), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M)
Hakiem Khalid Price, 40, Williamsport: Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Conspiracy – Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Exceed Max Speed Lim Estb By 17 MPH (S)
Ivette Roman, 57, Tamaqua: Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Poss Of Marijuana (M)
Athena Marie McNally, 37, Harrisburg: Endangering Welfare of Children – Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense (F3), Neglect of Care Dependent Person- Endangers welfare of care-dependent person for whom he is resp (F3)
Fawn Lee Workman, 30, Dallas: Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause or causes SBI to designated individuals (F1), Simple Assault (M2), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S)
Brent William Herb, 39, Pottsville: Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause SBI or causes injury with extreme indifference (F1), False Imprisonment (M2), Simple Assault (M2), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S)
Andrew Bakerofskie, 35, Ashland: Fail to Verify Address/Be Photographed (F2), Corruption Of Minors (M1)
Isaiah Samuels, 29, Pottsville: Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause or causes BI to designated individuals (F2), Simple Assault (M2), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S)
Jaden Alexander Morgan, 23, Reading: Criminal Attempt – Burglary – Not Adapted for Overnight Accommodation, No Person Present (F2), Criminal Attempt – Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M1), Poss Instrument Of Crime W/Int (M1), Loitering And Prowling At Night Time (M3)
James Malcom Thomas, 42, Pottsville: Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause or causes BI with deadly weapon (F2), Simple Assault (M2), Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck (M2), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (M2), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (M3), Careless Driving (S)
Christopher Bryan Hoessler, 32, New Kensington: Crim Tres-Break Into Structure (F2), DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (M), Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (S), Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) (S), Driving at Safe Speed (S), Careless Driving (S)
Nicole Dawn Yeager, 50, Tamaqua: Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver (F), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Brittany Marie George, 40, Minersville: Crim Tres-Enter Structure (F3), Criminal Attempt – Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M3)
Melvin Mejia Nunez, 28, Hazleton: Retail Theft-Take Mdse (F3)
Jaheim Nygel Gregory, 24, Pottsville: Crim Tres-Enter Structure (F3), False Identification To Law Enforcement Officer (M3), Disorderly Conduct Hazardous/Physi Off (S)
Michael Joseph Fernandez, 62, Lansford: Retail Theft-Under-Ring (F3)
Rhiannon Meyer, 48, Ashland: Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Crim Tres-Enter Structure (F3), Criminal Attempt – Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M1), Harassment – Course of Conduct W/No Legitimate Purpose (S), Disorderly Conduct Hazardous/Physi Off (S)
Def Tres Actual Communication To (M3), Retail Theft-Take Mdse (S)
Def Tres Actual Communication To (M3)
Justin Allen Salem, 35, Reading: Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (F3), Unauth Use Motor/Other Vehicles (M2), DUI: Gen Imp/Inc of Driving Safely – 1st Off (M), DUI: High Rte of Alc (Bac.10 – <.16) 1st Off (M), Oper Veh W/O Req’d Financ Resp (S), Driving W/O A License (S)
Addison Jay Hummel, 33, Pottsville: Intentional Possession of Controlled Substance by Person Not Registered (M), Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
Joseph Michael Ellis III, 23, Kingston: False Identification To Law Enforcement Officer (M3), Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) (S), Improp Sunscreening (S), Fail To Carry Lic (S)
Travis Clyde Beam, 63, Frackville: Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (M), DUI: Controlled Substance – Schedule 2 or 3 – 1st Offense (M), Habitual Offenders (M2), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Driving While BAC .02 or Greater While License Susp (S), Fail To Carry Lic (S), Signal Improp (S)
Drg Lic Sus/Rev Purs to Sec 3802/1547B1-3rd or Subs. Violation (M3)
Drg Lic Sus/Rev Purs to Sec 3802/1547B1-3rd or Subs. Violation (M3)
Shawn Paul Grady, 51, Shenandoah: Flight To Avoid Appreh/Trial/Punish (M2)
Flight To Avoid Appreh/Trial/Punish (M2), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Latee Taquan Crews, 52, Tamaqua: Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Morgan Lee Delvillaggio, 29, Summit Hill: Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M2), Receiving Stolen Property (M2)
Kathy J. Sartori, 68, Schuylkill Haven: Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M2), Theft Property Lost Etc By Mistake (M2)
Richard Raymond Cole Jr., 47, Orwigsburg: Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
William Andrew Carroll, 40, Pottsville: Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Tiffany Marie Picard, 40, Pottsville: Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Def Tres Posted (S)
Yurem Mejia, 18, Shenandoah: Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another (M1), Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another (M1)
Francis Richard Golab III, 45, Minersville: DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (M), DUI: Controlled Substance – Schedule 2 or 3 – 1st Offense (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Driv While Oper Priv Susp Or Revoked (S), Oper Veh W/O Req’d Financ Resp (S), Veh Reg Suspended (S), Dr Unregist Veh (S), Operat Veh W/O Valid Inspect (S), Identification Card (S)
Greg Michael Muffley, 43, McAdoo: Simple Assault (M2), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S)
David P. Koch, 50, Pottsville: Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Drg Lic Sus/Rev Purs to Sec 3802/1547B1 (S)
John Henry Singley, 47, Schuylkill Haven: Def Tres Actual Communication To (M3)
Brenda Bloss, 52, Pottsville: Def Tres Actual Communication To (M3)
Desiray Storm Gelinas, 36, Auburn: DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (M), Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Obstructed Window (S)
Joseph Lawren Gallagher, 44, Auburn: DUI: Gen Imp/Inc of Driving Safely – 1st Off (M), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) (S), Careless Driving (S)
James A. Verbosh, 58, Minersville: Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
Audie Lee Mauldin, 28, Pottsville: Drg Lic Sus/Rev Purs to Sec 3802/1547B1-3rd or Subs. Violation (M3)
DUI: Controlled Substance – Schedule 2 or 3 – 1st Offense (M1), DUI: Controlled Substance – Metabolite – 1st Offense (M1), Drg Lic Sus/Rev Purs to Sec 3802/1547B1-3rd or Subs. Violation (M3), Driving While BAC .02 or Greater While License Susp (S), Period For Requiring Lighted Lamps (S)
Jovan Marquis Roberts, 33, Minersville: Simple Assault (M2), Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (M3), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S)
Andrew O. Bensinger, 39, Coaldale: DUI: Gen Imp/Inc of Driving Safely – 1st Off (M), DUI: Highest Rte of Alc (BAC .16+) 1st Off (M1), Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) (S), Driving at Safe Speed (S), Careless Driving (S)
Lori Ann Webber, 53, New Philadelphia: DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), No Rear Lights (S)
Luis Rene Santiago, 33, Ephrata: Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting (M3), Driv While Oper Priv Susp Or Revoked (S), Exceed 35 MPH In Urban Dist 26 MPH (S)
Eric R. Flaim, 52, Mahanoy City: Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M1), Receiving Stolen Property (M1)
Liber German Suarez, 39, Mt Carmel: Impersonating A Public Servant (M2), Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (S), Reckless Driving (S), Use Improp Class Of Lic (S), Dr Unregist Veh (S), Oper Veh W/O Req’d Financ Resp (S)
Daniel Carr, 53, Tamaqua: Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (M1), Receiving Stolen Property (M1)
Edwin Junior Vazquez, 33, West Hazleton: Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (M2), Loitering And Prowling At Night Time (M3)
Marcin Peter Wrobel, 42, Mount Carmel: Def Tres Actual Communication To (M3)
Amy Rose Richards, 43, Mount Carmel: Poss Of Marijuana (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M)
James Lamont Myers, 53, Pottsville: Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another (M1), Harassment – Comm. Lewd, Threatening, Etc. Language (M3)
George Thomas Rohrbach, 59, Pottsville: DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability – 1st Offense (M1), DUI: Controlled Substance – Schedule 1 – 1st Offense (M1), Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M), Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M), Careless Driving (S), Dr Unregist Veh (S)
Guilty Pleas & Sentences
The following defendants entered guilty pleas and have been sentenced ahead of their trial date:
Edwin Casiano, 48, Reading: Corruption Of Minors (M1) – Sentenced to 15 days to 23 months confinement
Ronald J. Beato Jr., 38, Trappe: Drg Lic Sus/Rev Purs to Sec 3802/1547B1-3rd or Subs. Violation (M3) – Sentenced to 6 months probation; Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M) – No further penalty
Destiny Serafini, 25, Pottsville: Aggravated Cruelty to Animals – Causing SBI or Death (F3) – Sentenced to 3 years probation
Kevin Alexander Jovel, 21, Frackville: Corruption Of Minors (M1) – Sentenced to 123 days to 23 months confinement followed by 3 years probation; Marijuana-Small Amt Personal Use (M) – Sentenced to 30 days probation; Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph (M) – Sentenced to 12 months probation
Ronald Kennedy, 47, Shenandoah: Unauth Use Motor/Other Vehicles (M2) – Sentenced to 3 to 6 months confinement; Driv While Oper Priv Susp Or Revoked (S) – Sentenced to 30 days to 6 months confinement
Jason Matthew Lentz, 31, Hegins: Burglary – Not Adapted for Overnight Accommodation, No Person Present (F2) – Sentenced to 3 years probation; Crim Tres-Enter Structure (F3) – Sentenced to 3 years probation
John Gallo, 28, Pottsville: Disorderly Conduct Hazardous/Physi Off (S) – No further penalty; Public Drunkenness And Similar Misconduct (S) – No further penalty
Ronald Louis Kennedy, 47, Shenandoah: Posses Firearm W/Manufacturer Number Altered, Etc (F2) – Sentenced to 3 years 6 months to 7 years confinement; Int Poss Contr Subst By Per Not Reg (M) – Sentenced to 3 to 6 months confinement
James C. Tringone Jr., 45, New Ringgold: Receives Advance Payment For Services and Fails to Perform (F3) – Sentenced to 3 to 23 months confinement
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