James K. Reiley
A Minersville man charged with fighting with personnel at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street and also resisting efforts by Pottsville police to bring him under control on Feb. 21 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge James K. Reiley, Pottsville.
Eric S. Guscott, 30, of 577 Lewis St. was arrested by Pottsville police Patrolman Paul Olson and charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest and disorderly conduct and summary public drunkenness. By waiving his right to a hearing Guscott will now have to answer to all three charges in Schuylkill County Court.
Olson charged Guscott with running around the emergency room, violently flailing his arms and legs and yelling unrecognizable phrases while medical personnel were attempting to treat him. When approached by police Olson said the man became increasingly aggressive, ignored commands to calm down and actively resisted being taken into custody.
Olson said Guscott was so out of control that substantial force was needed to restrain him to a hospital bed.
Other court cases included:
Rashad Santiago, 27, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — waived for court: possession of a controlled substance.
Misty M. Moseley, 40, of 418 W. Bacon St., Palo Alto — waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.
Collin D. Bevan, 22, of 2008 West End Ave., Pottsville — waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate, DUI-controlled substance and careless driving.
Keith J. Laudeman, 38, of 1904 Third Ave., Pottsville — waived for court: DUI-high rate, obedience to traffic control signals and careless driving.
James A. Nelson, 32, of 713 Harrison St., Pottsville — held for court: possession of a controlled substance.
Jude Makowiec Jr., 28, of Schuylkill County Prison, Pottsville — waived for court: furnishing drug free urine.
Corey M. McCabe, 41, of 808 N. Third St., Pottsville — waived for court: forgery, theft by deception and receiving stolen property.
Braxton J. Moore, 33, of 169 Pottsville St., Cressona — waived for court: theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy.
Ryan L. Wise, 20, of 29 Fritz Reed Ave., Schuylkill Haven — waived for court: unlawful contact with a minor, corruption of minors and harassment.
Dean Tucker, 45, of 235 Pine St., Tremont — withdrawn: possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, driving an unregistered vehicle and no rear lights.
Joshua C. Spector, 36, of 42 Timber Road, Pottsville — waived for court: possession of a small amount of marijuana, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
Kevin J. Miklesavage, 58, of 108 N. George St., Apt. 3, Pottsville — waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joseph F. Risteski, 39, of 587 Peacock St., Pottsville — waived for court: simple assault and harassment.
Charles L. Bedford, 26, of 540 E. Market St., Pottsville — held for court: false reports.
Michael J. Spirko Jr., 43, of 503 Heritage Heights, Pottsville — held for court; possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.
Dennis J. Powanda, 61, of 1 Emerick St., Pottsville — held for court: DUI, DUI-controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Amy Sue Kane, 41, of 622 N. Second St., Pottsville — dismissed: theft of leased property.
Travis J. Riegel, 31, of 31 Fairview St., Schuylkill Haven — waived for court: criminal mischief.
John A. Casella, 25, of 16 W. Union St., Schuylkill Haven — held for court: theft of leased property.
Derek Jackson, 55, of 1621 W. Market St., Pottsville — waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate, careless driving and accidents involving damage to unattended vehicles or property.
Derek J. Witman, 21, of 224 N. Second St., Apt. 2A, Pottsville — waived for court: possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Heather A. Kessler, 30, of 721 E. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City — waived for court: furnishing drug free urine.
William M. Martin, 32, of 2100 W. Norwegian St., Apt. 1G, Pottsville — waived for court: DUI, DUI-high rate, no headlights and careless driving.
Brandon R. Lafferty, 22, LKA 121 S. Front St., Minersville — held for court: criminal mischief and harassment.
Christina E. Hale
FRACKVILLE — A borough man charged with a forgery and theft incident in 2014 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale.
Joseph A. Kubeldis Jr., 43, of 218 N. Balliet St., was arrested by Frackville Police Chief Marvin Livergood and charged with forgery offenses of forgery, conspiracy, theft, receiving stolen property and theft by deception.
By waiving his right to a hearing Kubeldis will now have to answer to all five charges in Schuylkill County Court.
Livergood charged Kubeldis with forging checks from a bank account and withdrawing ATM funds owned by his grandmother who was living with him and his girlfriend, Denise Caddy, between July 9, 2014, and Oct. 1, 2014, without authorization.
Livergood said there were six forged checks made out to Kubeldis totaling $1,382 and six checks made out to Caddy totaling $2,200. It was also determined that Caddy made more than 60 ATM transactions without authorization.
Other court cases included:
Andrea M. Startzel, 45, of 2 Long Row, Gilberton — held for court: possession of a controlled substance, altered or misbranded controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jean M. Markiewicz, 58, of 411 S. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville — waived for court: DUI, DUI-highest rate and disregard for a single traffic lane.
Thomas A. Stanton, 26, of 321 Furnace St., Shenandoah — waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.
Emily A. Lapinsky, 22, of 211 E. Centre St., Apt. 2, Shenandoah — withdrawn: hindering apprehension or prosecution. Waived for court: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Tyler F. Adams, 20, of 41 Shamokin St., Ashland — waived for court: DUI-controlled substance, careless driving, following too closely and disregard for a single traffic lane.
Bruce J. Layton, 25, LKA 23 Newtown Road, Shenandoah — waived for court: possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana.