Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons recently entered pleas of guilty and were sentenced in Bradford County Magisterial District Courts:
Kendrick Lafferty, 20, Tioga, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Jonathan Wilcox, to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense, and was sentenced to a fine of $100, and court costs. Trooper Joseph Bufalino of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Lafferty for the offense on Feb. 12, 2015, following investigation of a Harassment that occurred in South Creek Township.
Keith Fitzwater, 44, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Jonathan Wilcox, to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to a fine of $250 and court costs. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Fitzwater for the offense on Jan. 27, 2015, following investigation of a Possession of Drug Paraphernalia that occurred in Canton Township.
Charles Blair, 51, Rogersville, Texas, entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Timothy Clark, to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense and was sentenced to a fine of $75 and court costs. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Blair for the offense on Jan. 7, 2015, following investigation of an assault that occurred in Towanda Township.
Derick Fabyan, 27, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Harassment, a summary offense, and was sentenced to nine days and court costs. Officer John Werner of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Fabyan for the offense on March 9, 2015, following investigation of a Harassment that occurred in Towanda Borough.
Cody Wesneski, 22, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and was sentenced to a fine of $200 and court costs. Trooper Robert Hutchison of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Wesneski for the offense on March 10, 2014, following investigation of a possession of drug paraphernalia that occurred in Canton Borough.
Austin Krudup, 20, Rome, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before a Magisterial District Judge to Disorderly Conduct a summary offense and was sentenced to court costs plus 20 hours of community service. Corporal Norman Strauss of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Krudup for the offense on Jan. 11, 2015, following investigation of a Harassment that occurred in Windham Township.
Emily Kinsella, Unadilla, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty before District Judge Timothy Clark, to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to a fine of $75 and court costs. Deputy Donald Stringham of the Bradford County Sheriff's Office arrested Kinsella for the offense on March 16, 2015, following investigation of a Possession of a Controlled Substance that occurred in Towanda Borough.
Brandon Reeves, 32, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before District Magisterial Judge Timothy Clark, to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 23 days and court costs. Trooper Caroline Rayeski of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Reeves for the offense on March 2, 2015, following investigation of a Possession of Drug Paraphernalia that occurred in Towanda Township.
Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:
Benjamin Johnson, 35, Eufaula, Okla., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, fines of $750.00, and court costs, for the offense of Obstruction of the Administration of Law, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Johnson following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda Township.
Michael Power, 41, Rome, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for 12 months to 60 months, fines of $3,500, plus court costs, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Officer Brian Wibirt of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Power for the offense in October 2014.
William Colbath, 49, Troy, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 43 days (Flat), County Intermediate Punishment for 24 months. County Intermediate Punishment involves a combination of restrictions and supervision. It may include home confinement, electronic monitor, and substance abuse treatment. Violations can result in incarceration, fines of $500, plus court costs, for the offense of Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, a felony of the third degree, Resisting arrest, a misdemeanor of the second degree, and summaries. Officer Tyler Brackman of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Colbath following investigation of an incident that occurred in West Burlington Township.
Travis Ott, 37, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility for six months to 12 months, fines of $250 plus court costs, for the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor of the third degree. Officer Trey Kurtz of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Ott for the offense in July 2014.
Raymond Gigee, 35, Maxville, Pa., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, fines of $200 and court costs, for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Trooper Michael Tribendis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Gigee following investigation of an incident that occurred in Troy Township.
Justin Brown, 31, Hallstead, Pa., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, fines of $750 plus court costs, for the offense of Resisting Arrest, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Officer John Hennessy of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Brown for the offense on Nov. 28, 2014.
William Hicks, 26, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 30 days to 12 months, Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, fines of $1,020, plus court costs, he will also lose his driver's license for 12 months. Hicks was resentenced from a sentence of Probation, for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Hicks following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.
Howard Walter Jr., 45, Montrose, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for five months to 23 months, 29 days, and a fine of $500, plus court costs, for the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Trooper William McDermott of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Walter following investigation of an incident that occurred in Tuscarora Township on June 16, 2014.
Emily E. Kinsella, 23, Unadilla, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for three days to six months, fines of $1,000, plus court costs, for the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. Trooper Keith Roman of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Kinsella following investigation of an incident that occurred in Monroe Township.
Brandon Eschenburg, 26, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 30 months and fines, for the offense of Endangering Welfare of Children, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unsworn Falsification to Authorities. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police arrested Eschenburg for the offenses in November. Eschenburg had been incarcerated for seven days on the charges.
Seth Shaughessy, 20, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility for 15 days to 12 months, fines of $250 plus court costs, for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Shaughessy had been sentenced to probation at an earlier date but failed to comply with probation and was resentenced. Officer Richard Horton of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Shaughessy for the offense.
Christopher Sellers, 52, of Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 184 days to 18 months, fines of $250 and court costs, for the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Sellers served 184 days in the Bradford County Correctional Facility before he was sentenced. Sergeant Steven Burlingame of the Sayre Police Department arrested Sellers for the offense in July 2014.
Joseph P. Leighton, 29, Wysox, Pa., was sentenced to Probation supervision for a term of 12 months, fines of $150, for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Trooper Michael Tribendis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Leighton following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.
Francis Northrup, 58, of Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility for 90 days on Driving under Suspension, State Intermediate Punishment for 24 months. State Intermediate Punishment is a two year program. It begins with at least seven months of regular state prison, followed by restricted living in a residential program. The prison administration must be satisfied that the prisoner has made progress in rehabilitation from substance abuse. If not, the prisoner will be dismissed from S.I.P. and resentenced. If the S.I.P. program is completed, the prisoner will be under probation supervision for two additional years and checked regularly for drug or alcohol use. If he/she violated during those two years, probation will be revoked and if there is a violation more incarceration will be imposed. Northrup will be charged with fines of $5,000 and court costs, he will also lose his driver's license for 54 months, for the offenses of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Driving under Suspension, DUI related, a summary offense. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Northrup following investigation of an incident.
Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons recently entered guilty pleas in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:
Marcus Shanks, 37, North Carolina, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Shanks will be sentenced on May 7, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Gabrielle Paduck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Shanks following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wyalusing Borough.
Michael Randall, 51, E. McKeesport, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Randall will be sentenced on May 7, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Randall following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.
Donald Mochrie, 44, East Smithfield, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Disorderly Conduct, a summary offense. Mochrie will be sentenced at a later date, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Mochrie following investigation of an incident that occurred in Smithfield Township.
Levi Cole, 19, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Retail Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Cole will be sentenced on May 7, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer John Fedorchak of the Athens Township Police arrested Cole for the offense in September 2014.
Cheryl Payne, 52, Wyalusing, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Payne will be sentenced on May 7, 2015, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Gabriel Paduck of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Payne following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wyalusing Township.
Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett reported that the following persons recently were placed on the ARD program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:
Jennifer Johnson, 40, Monroeton, Pa., charged with the offense of Retail Theft, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of six months. While on Probation, Johnson, will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Johnson must perform 40 hours of community service. Trooper Peter Smith of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Johnson for the offense.
Derrick Babcock, 30, Ulster, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Babcock will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Babcock must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 30 days. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Babcock for the offense.
Timothy Stanley, 24, Binghamton, N.Y., charged with the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, was accepted into the ARD program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Stanley will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Stanley must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police filed the charges on Aug. 10, 2014 for the offense in Sayre Borough.