Dec 15, 2014 9 min read

The following people appeared recently for sentencing in Washington County Court.

Appearing before Judge Edward Borkowski were:

Gary D. Wells, 57, 1090 Michigan Ave., Washington; driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a refusal and possession of a controlled substance; charged April 28, 2012; sentence – 20 days to 12 months on electronic home monitoring with credit for time served, 12 months of probation, $1,500 fine, alcohol highway safety school and 12-month license suspension.

Christopher L. Roberts, 27, 405 Tenth St., Charleroi; simple assault; charged Aug. 24, 2013; 12 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 30 days on electronic home monitoring, restitution and no contact with victim.

Appearing before Judge Gary Gilman were:

Whitney N. Farmer, 23, 384 Hancock St., Washington; possession of a controlled substance, first offense of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license; charged May 30; 6 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 10 days on electronic home monitoring, 12 months of probation, $1,300 fine, restitution and 1-year license suspension.

Dale A. Jones, 53, 12 Oakridge Heights Drive, Oakdale; first offense of driving under the influence; charged June 29; sentence – 6 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 10 days on electronic home monitoring, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine.

Richard L. Sloneker Jr., 48, 2894 W. Chestnut St., Washington; first offense of driving under the influence; charged May 4; sentence – 72 hours to 6 months in jail, $1,000 fine, 12-month license suspension and restitution.

Morgan A. Teters, 24, 135 Jollick Manor, Washington; second offense of driving under the influence; charged June 1; sentence – 6 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 60 days on electronic home monitoring, $750 fine and 1-year license suspension.

Zachery S. Griggs, 26, Corona, Calif.; first offense of driving under the influence; charged June 28, 2007; sentence – 72 hours to 6 months in jail, $1,000 fine and 12-month license suspension.

Gregory L. Haywood, 57, 1030 Fayette St., Washington; first offense of driving under the influence; charged June 7; sentence – 6 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 10 days on electronic home monitoring, $500 fine and 1-year license suspension.

Theodore M. Goroncy, 32, 1538 Brush Run Road, Washington; second offense of driving under the influence; charged June 1; sentence – 6 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 60 days on electronic home monitoring, $750 fine and 1-year license suspension.

Adrian D. Adams, 42, 220 Elm St., Canonsburg; second offense of driving under the influence; charged Dec. 14, 2013; sentence – 36 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 9 months on electronic home monitoring and first 6 months on SCRAM, $1,500 fine, 18-month license suspension, 12-month Interlock ignition device, alcohol highway safety school, restitution and no contact with victim.

Jessica J. Richter, 31, 837 Meadow Drive, West Mifflin; possession of a controlled substance; charged April 5; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Dale A. Weaver, 44, 38 Moyer Ave., Charleroi; possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; charged June 6; sentence – 23 months of probation.

Dustin K. Fullgraf, 40, 300 Dorthy St., Pittsburgh; possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; driving with suspended license and operating a vehicle without insurance; charged April 5; sentence – 18 months of probation and $500 fine.

Cameron Grogan, 21, 31 Columbus Drive, Monessen; possession with intent to deliver; charged April 28; sentence – 1 year less 1 day to 2 years less 2 days in jail, 3 years of probation, funds seized and firearms destroyed.

Amanda M. Burnsworth, 27, 141 Wisebecker Lane, Monongahela; possession of a controlled substance and retail theft; charged May 13; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Jonathan T. Moyar, 25, 15 Iron St., Canonsburg; second offense of driving under the influence; charged March 22; sentence – 18 months of Intermediate Punishment programs with first 6 months on electronic home monitoring and SCRAM, $1,000 fine, 18-month license suspension and 1-year Interlock ignition device.

Peter Martin, 53, 129 Tripp Hill Road, Sycamore; second offense of driving under the influence; charged March 21; sentence – 18 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 6 months onelectronic home monitoring and first 3 months on SCRAM, $1,500 fine, 18-month license suspension and 12-month Interlock ignition device.

Kristen Earnest-Deems, 46, 120 Little Creek Road, Marianna; second offense of driving under the influence; charged March 8; sentence – 90 days in jail with credit for time served, $1,500 fine, 18-month license suspension, 1-year Interlock ignition device and restitution.

Robert J. Cowden, 37, 1289 Newbury Highland, Bridgeville; second offense of driving under the influence; charged Jan. 24, 2014; sentence – 23 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 6 months on electronic home monitoring and first 3 months on SCRAM, $1,500 fine, 18-month license suspension and 12-month Interlock ignition device.

Dina M. Lucas, 35, 1025 Bedillion Road, Washington; first offense of driving under the influence; charged Dec. 24; sentence – 6 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 10 days on electronic home monitoring, $1,000 fine, 12-month license suspension and restitution.

Grady R. Voigt, 23, 314 Buck Run Road, Claysville; first offense of driving under the influence; charged May 10; sentence – 6 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 10 days on electronic home monitoring, $1,000 fine, 12-month license suspension and restitution.

James L. Blankinsop, 22, 849 Henderson Ave., Washington; simple assault and flight; charged Sept. 27; sentence – 12 months of probation, anger management class, restitution and no contact with victim.

Danielle R. Harps, 28, 935 Brush Run Road, Washington; harassment and possession of drug paraphernalia; charged Aug. 27; sentence – 6 months of probation and anger management class.

Kimberly S. Reedy, 35, 2 Scott Road, Washington; forgery; charged May 30; sentence – 18 months of probation, restitution and no contact with victim.

Floyd L. Malarkey, 40, 4B Scott Drive, Ellsworth; theft by unlawful taking; charged June 5; sentence – 12 months of probation and no contact with victim.

Michael J. Amos, 23, 780 Cleveland Road, Washington; disorderly conduct; charged Aug. 29; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Sharon D. Matteson, 52, 89 W. Walnut St., Washington; promoting prostitution; charged July 22; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Adam L. Chipps, 31, 11 Hickory Grade Road, Cecil; disorderly conduct and first offense of driving under the influence; charged Sept. 25, 2012; sentence – 48 hours to 6 months in jail with credit for time served, $800 fine and 1-year license suspension.

Nathan C. Cameron, 24, 707 Route 481, Monongahela; two counts of possession of a controlled substance; charged April 15, 2013; sentence – 6 to 23 months of incarceration with minimum to be spent on electronic home monitoring.

Lindsay N. Riley, 22, Weirton, W.Va.; possession of a small amount of marijuana; charged Jan. 5; sentence – 30 days of Probation Without Verdict program.

Logan D. Stacher, 23, 53 Montgomery Ave., Waynesburg; possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; charged May 7, 2012; sentence – 30 days in Probation Without Verdict program.

Michelle A. Polizzi, 23, 453 Fifth St., Donora; possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; charged Dec. 23; sentence – 12 months of Probation Without Verdict program.

Alexis L. Spossey, 24, 19 Murtland Ave., Washington; possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; charged Feb. 1; sentence – 12 months of Probation Without Verdict program.

Melanie D. Crowe, 36, 40 Arch St., Vestaburg; possession of a controlled substance; charged Oct. 21, 2013; sentence – 6 months of Probation Without Verdict program.

Cody P. Pavlik, 21, 104 Murrayhill Ave., Cheswick; possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance; charged Aug. 17; sentence – 6 months of Probation Without Verdict program.

Appearing before Judge Valarie Costanzo were:

Earl R. Dechicchis, 45, 1008 Route 917R, Bentleyville; possession of a controlled substance; charged May 20; sentence – 12 months of probation and 50 hours of community service.

Ralph E. Waldschmidt III, 44, 205 Old West Road, Bentleyville; first offense of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license; charged March 8; sentence – 30 days to 6 months in jail, 90 days of electronic home monitoring, $2,000 fine and 1-year license suspension.

Richard A. Bateman Jr., 29, 864 Joffre Cherry Valley Road, Burgettstown; possession of a controlled substance; charged July 16, 2010; sentence – 12 months of Intermediate Punishment program with first 30 days of electronic home monitoring.

Gerald C. Glass, 54, 220 Ridge Ave., Washington; first offense of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license; charged Feb. 8; sentence – 72 hours to 6 months in jail with credit for time served, $1,200 fine and 1-year license suspension.

Joshua A. Vankirk, 26, 1262 Union St., Bridgeville; first offense of driving under the influence; charged June 8; sentence – 48 hours to 6 months in jail with credit for time served, $1,000 fine and 1-year license suspension.

Jason M. Midler, 31, 1584 Avella Road, Avella; criminal trespass and first offense of driving under the influence; charged Aug. 20; sentence – 4 to 17 months in jail with credit for time served, 1-year probation and 1-year license suspension.

Appearing before Judge John DiSalle were:

Kara L. Twardoski, 26, Yorkville, Ohio; possession of drug paraphernalia and no rear lights; charged June 14; sentence – 12 months of Probation Without Verdict program, $25 fine and attend 12-step program.

Khourtney E. Franell, 23, 48 Sharp St., Washington; access device fraud; charged Dec. 1, 2013; sentence – 12 months of probation, restitution and no contact with victim.

Daniel F. Phillips, 57, 393 McKee Road, Washington; harassment; charged Sept. 30, 2013; sentence – $300 fine.

David J. Milesky, 35, 5066 Don St., Finleyville; furnishing drug-free urine; charged June 11, 2013; sentence – 4 to 12 months in jail.

Jack E. Corcoran Jr., 27, Dunlevy; disorderly conduct; charged Aug. 26, 2013; sentence – $300 fine.

Eric L. Williams Jr., 25, 108 Hall Ave., Washington; reckless endangerment; charged Sept. 6, 2013; sentence – 18 months of probation, not to possess firearm and no contact with victim.

Sylvia L. Hawkins, 52, 20 Brookside Ave., Washington; harassment; charged Jan. 31, 2013; sentence – 12 months of probation and no contact with victim.

Dalance M. Jackson, 28, 386 Morgantown St., Uniontown; false identification to law enforcement; charged July 29, 2012; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Sarah A. Maloni, 48, 164 Valley Road, Canonsburg; disorderly conduct; charged March 31; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Kristie M. Wilson, 22, 102 Slovick Lane, McDonald; first offense of driving under the influence; charged June 14; sentence – 3 days to 6 months in jail, 12 months of probation, 12-month license suspension and $1,000 fine.

Gregory A. Davis, 23, 636 Highland Ave., Donora; possession of a controlled substance; charged April 21; sentence – 12 months of Probation Without Verdict program.

Numerous people recently appeared in Washington County Court for first offenses of driving under the influence and were admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program. If they successfully complete the program, they can petition the court to have their records expunged. Admitted were:

Nicole M. Wieder, 39, 419 Center Road, Monroeville; Adam M. Hadlock, 32, 1071 Magnolia Drive, Washington; Travis W. Richmond, 37, 161 Amity Ridge Road, Amity; Michael Krzanowski, 26, 505 Amity Drive, Connellsville; James J. Ratti, 40, 833 Eagle Pointe Drive, Canonsburg; Nicole M. Kelley, 33, 426 Cardinal Drive, Canonsburg; Elizabeth Jenkins, 52, Fredericktown; Ossie L. Tomblin, 64, Weirton, W.Va.; Nathan J. Johnson, 34, 2411 Clearview Drive, Glenshaw; David A. Zoeller, 25, 188 Dusty Trail Road, Claysville; Jason G. Peyton, 1208 Vivjon Drive, West Homestead; Dustin C. Henderson, 27, 470 Temple Ridge Road, Waynesburg; Ryan C. McClenathan, 24, 130 Johnson Road, Washington; Robert S. Johnson, 42, 750 Beaver Road, Greensburg; David G. Kardos, 51, 208 Arrowhead Lane, Eighty Four; Alexandra A. Herrnberger, 23, 397 Broad St., Washington; James L. Taylor, 19, 205 Maytide St., Pittsburgh; Jared R. Nolan, 29, 325 Beacon Ave., Washington; Geoffrey Staley, 24, 230 Center Church Road, McMurray; Mary Spiegel, 32, 21 Bishop Hill Road, McDonald; Kristin L. Crawford, 38, 660 Shirls Ave., Washington.

Numerous people recently appeared in Washington County Court for first offenses and were admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program. If they successfully complete the program, they can petition the court to have their records expunged. Admitted were:

Eric Yakubik, 37, 665 Thompson Ave., Donora; Eden M. Conners, 26, 35 Mark Ave., Washington; Nicholas J. Condon, 23, 313 Anton St., Monongahela; David J. Shark, 36, 505 McCrea Ave., Donora; Anthony T. Rodriguez, 32, Wheeling, W.Va.; Rodney Long-Kelley, 21, 925 Addison St., Washington; Sara N. Morrison, 21, 380 Wherry Road, Bentleyville; Christopher E. Bushey, 22, Cavetown, Md.