Stephen J. Bayer
TAMAQUA — A borough woman charged with forging three checks in October had charges against her held for court during a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Stephen J. Bayer.
Laura Redner, 33, of 66 Bowe St., was arrested by Tamaqua police Cpl. Henry Woods and charged with three felony counts of forgery and three misdemeanor counts each of theft by deception and receiving stolen property.
Bayer determined that the commonwealth proved a prima facie case and ordered all nine charges against Redner held for Schuylkill County Court.
Woods charged Redner with cashing three checks made out to her at Wells Fargo Bank in the amounts of $160, $250 and $200 on an account of Ruth Wagner. Wagner, who reported the thefts, said she did not know Redner nor did she issue them or allow Redner to do so, Woods said.
Other court cases included:
Shawn E. Martin, 36, of 66 Bowe St., Tamaqua — held for court: theft by deception and receiving stolen property. Waived for court: bad checks.
Chelsea L. Walters, 23, of 175 Orwigsburg St., Tamaqua — withdrawn: false identification to law enforcement. Waived for court: retail theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy.
Edward L. Rivera, 30, of 214 Race St., Tamaqua — held for court: driving while operating privileges are suspended or revoked, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and theft by unlawful taking.
Kevin O. Leibensperger, 52, no known address, Tamaqua — waived for court; stalking and harassment.
Jesse Lincovich, 34, of 71 Bowe St., Tamaqua — held for court: possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Taryn Depos, 29, of 216 Owl Creek Road, Tamaqua — held for court: possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.
Samantha M. McGeehan, 24, of 402 Arlington St., Tamaqua — waived for court: retail theft and receiving stolen property.