Court cases
Numerous people recently appeared in Washington County Court on criminal charges. Among those appearing before Judge Michael J. Lucas were:
Harry Debolt Jr., 55, 148 1/2 Scott Ave., Washington; simple possession, driving under the influence and driving without a license; charged May 6, 2015; sentence – 3 to 12 months in jail, $300 fine and 12-month driver’s license suspension.
George S. Gardner, 40, 570 Maple Terrace, Washington; theft by unlawful taking; charged Feb. 4; sentence – 18 months of probation, restitution and no contact with Little Caesar’s Pizza.
Jacqueline M. Clous, 26, 18 Rosalie St., Slovan; theft by unlawful taking; charged March 18; sentence – six months of probation.
Brittani N. McDonald, 26, 15 Mulberry Way, Muse; criminal attempt theft by deception and criminal attempt theft by failure to make requested disposition; charged Dec. 19; sentence – 18 months of probation and 50 hours of community service.
Kara L. Twardoski, 28, 128 Wilson St., Yorkville, Ohio; possession of drug paraphernalia and false identification; charged Dec. 25; sentence – 18 months of probation and a $300 fine.
Timothy J. Surich Jr., 34, 114 Colonial Way, Canonsburg; retail theft; charged March 6; sentence – 12 months of probation, 25 hours of community service, retail theft classes, restitution and no contact with Macy’s.
Scott D. McKnight, 32, 288 Jumonville Road, Hopwood; simple assault and resisting arrest; charged Aug. 1; sentence – 30 days to 23 months in jail, 12 months of probation and 150 hours community service.
Samantha J. Falkenstine, 21, 626 Twilight Drive, West Newton; retail theft and conspiracy to commit retail theft; charged March 3; sentence – 12 months of probation, retail theft classes, restitution and no contact with Kohl’s.
Brian K. Durbin, 43, 849 Henderson Ave., Washington; simple assault; charged May 9, 2015; sentence – 12 months of probation.
Bradley Folino, 19, 118 Sunset Drive, Canonsburg; possession of drug paraphernalia; charged April 1; sentence – six months of probation.
Michon E. Jackson, 26, 1033 Highland Manor, Monessen; simple assault; charged Aug. 17; sentence – 12 months of probation and 25 hours of community service.
Joseph J. Pogranzni, 46, 609 W. Chestnut St., Washington; welfare fraud; charged Sept. 1, 2012; sentence – four years of probation and restitution.
Daniel J. Notaro, 19, 1820 Sangate Drive, South Park; possession of drug paraphernalia; charged April 11; sentence – six months of probation.
Appearing before Judge Valarie S. Costanzo was:
Mitchell W. Conklin, 30, 543 Railroad St., Houston; DUI and driving without a license; charged Nov. 29; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 10 days of electronic home monitoring, $1,200 fine and 12-month driver’s license suspension.
Brendan M. Hensler, 41, 37 Hidden Valley Drive, Finleyville; theft; charged Sept. 11, 2014; sentence – 12 months of probation and restitution.
Ian M. Eshbaugh, 25, 35 E. Hallam Ave., Washington; possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia; charged Aug. 28, 2014; sentence – 12 months of probation and 75 hours of community service.
Nathaniel Eisel, 19, 108 1/2 W. Wyle Ave., Washington; corruption of minors, criminal conspiracy to commit corruption of minors, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, public drunkenness and purchase of alcoholic beverage by minor; charged April 9; sentence – 18 months of probation and no contact with Washington Crown Center.
Sean P. Cowell, 44, 331 First St., Donora; possession of drug paraphernalia; charged Oct. 17; sentence – 12 months of probation.
Appearing before Judge John DiSalle was:
Caressa D. Garrison, 26, 242 Kings Road, Washington; retail theft; charged Jan. 26; sentence – 23 months in the restrictive treatment program, 100 hours of community service, restitution and no contact with Kohl’s.
Several people were admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition program for first offenses. If they successfully complete the program, they can petition the court to have their record expunged:
Trish L. Dessify, 37, Cokeburg, was admitted for six months for retail theft; charged Dec. 6; no contact with Dollar General.
Paula A. Dano, 50, 305 McNary St., Canonsburg, was admitted for 12 months for theft; charged Jan. 11.
Alaina I. Black, 29, Charleroi, was admitted for 12 months for simple assault; charged March 26; no contact with victim.
Michael Florian, 37, 500 Sylvan Drive, Washington, was admitted for 12 months for theft; charged Dec. 30; no contact with Sears and restitution.
William Kosinski, 38, 275 North Ave., Washington, was admitted for 12 months for materially false written statement and unsworn falsification to authorities; charged April 8, 2015.
Jordan Preteroti, 19, 184 Locust St., Muse, was admitted for 12 months for disorderly conduct and open lewdness; charged Dec. 3.
Michelle E. White, 44, 216 McKean Ave., Charleroi, was admitted for 12 months for fraud and theft by deception; charged Feb. 4, 2015.
The following recently appeared in Washington County Court for first offenses of driving under the influence and were admitted to the ARD program. If they successfully complete the program, they can petition the court to have their records expunged:
Cody W. Sowers, 26, 801 Lone Pine/Marianna Road, Amity; Justine A. Semack, 29, 6 Dire Drive, Hickory; Wallace D. Pieper, 56, 890 Ten Mile Road, Marianna; Richard K. Pierce, 23, 105 First St., Vestaburg; Michael J. Policz, 26, 1282 Grouse Drive, Pittsburgh; John M. Ignat, 61, 10 Maryland Ave., West Mifflin; Stephen J. Nagy, 58, 669 Pike Run Drive, Daisytown; Cody W. Walker, 21, 1764 Craft Creek Road, Prosperity; Eric S. Jaggie, 34, 1 Lambert Lane, Washington; Rebecca A. Myers, 36, 73 Kendall Ave., Bellvue; Larry N. Comfort, 53, 305 Old Scales Road, Washington; Brandi M. Knisely, 32, 257 Bells Lake Road, Prosperity; Michelle M. Piatt, 44, 636 Penn Ave., Washington; Michael J. Sweetie Sr., 48, 204 Howard St., McDonald; Kaytlin A. Sullivan, 22, 15 Withrow Road, Eighty Four; Norman S. Smith, 49, 141 E. Pitt St., Canonsburg; William M. Scheerbaum, 25, 2806 Perryville Ave., Pittsburgh; Heidi L. Newcomer, 18, 290 Third St., Allison; Brandon M. Lesko, 22, 17 Kadon Drive, Washington; Elizabeth M. Campbell, 24, 1501 Smith Township State Road, Burgettstown; Bruce M. Boehm, 56, 141 Acme Road, Canonsburg; Thomas L. Buckels, 63, 74 Enterprise Road, Washington; Beth E. Sapp, 60, 560 1/2 E. Maiden St., Washington; Candace R. Wargiela, 40, 239 Marshall Ave., Carnegie; Linda C. Mamie, 43, 107 Butternut Court, Eighty Four; James Mayan, 35, 206 North Ave., Washington; Charles McAnallen, 68, 97 Acheson Ave., Washington; Arthur Stimmel, 55, 212 N. Main St., Houston; Nicole M. Mathias, 24, 328 Welsh Ave., Wilmerding; Barry L. Woods, 49, 363 Bremo Bluff Road, Bremo Bluff, Va.; Benjamin L. Stocker, 29, 2929 Westheimer Road, Houston; Douglas D. Heffner, 66, 1435 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio; Edward A. Tyburski, 63, of Charleroi; Anthony E. Nakutis, 24, 82 Main St., Daisytown; Wendy A. Conley, 49, 315 Sunrise Drive, Dover; Maria A. Taravella, 55, 324 Catherine St., McKees Rocks; Kenneth L. McDougan, 41, 320 Woodburn Road, Claysville; Tony Morales, 26, 251 Beverly Road, Pittsburgh; Tyler J. Moran, 21, 147 Brook Ave., Washington; Paul E. Scott, 23, 2317 W. Pike St., Houston; Albert C. Petrosky, 24, 164 Patterson Road, New Salem; John S. Lawrenzi, 77, 206 Cherry St., Sutersville; Matthew J. Dewees, 23, 559 Pike St., Meadowlands; Allyson Londino, 21, 1126 Galaxy Circle, Pittsburgh; Jordan T. Allen, 21, 60 E. Katherine Ave., Washington; Michelle M. King, 27, 4 Berry Road, Burgettstown; Jacob Dunlap, 22, 1 W. Main St., West Middletown; Gary T. Bastianini, 59, 125 Longvue Drive, McMurray; John V. DiFelice, 32, 326 E. Beau St., Washington; Crystal M. McAdams, 30, 10 Bresock Lane, Washington; Danielle L. Fleming, 19, 4198 Battle Ridge Road, McDonald; Steven L. Toland, 26, 714 Banetown Road, Washington; John F. Washlack, 44, 533 4th St., Marianna; Scott G. Hankins, 28, 730 Michigan Ave., Washington; David D. Pahl, 38, 1801 W. Chestnut St., Washington; Mark B. Legg, 26, 263 Cataney Lane, Bulger; Chandra L. Rasel, 44, 872 Lone Pine Road, Amity; Kathleen J. Richardson, 60, 147 Sandy Brae Drive, Canonsburg.