Six defendants entered guilty pleas while charges were dropped against one during preliminary hearing held on Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse.

The following defendants entered guilty pleas:

¯ Joshua M. Baumgratz, Warren, to marijuana – small amount personal use and driving without a license

¯ Aaron J. Brew, Warren, to possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges of marijuana — small amount personal use, adulterate/misbrand any controlled substance and tamper with/fabricate physical evidence were withdrawn.

¯ Zakhary James-Zerbe Damron, Warren, to simple assault — mutual consent fight. Charges of criminal attempt — aggravated assault, terroristic threats, criminal attempt — simple assault, criminal attempt – recklessly endangering another person, criminal attempt – harassment and disorderly conduct were withdrawn.

¯ Megan M. Hale, Youngsville, to possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while operating privileges suspended or revoked. Charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving an unregistered vehicle were withdrawn.

¯ Joshua J. Owens, Warren, to possession of drug paraphernalia and no headlights. A count of fail to carry registration was withdrawn.

¯ John A. Taft, Warren, to harassment. Charges of unlawful restraint/serious bodily injury and harassment were withdrawn.

Charges were withdrawn against Jacqueline Zaner. Zaner had been charged with obstructing the administration of law/other governmental function, hinder apprehension/prosecution – conceal/destroy evidence, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, adulterate/misbrand any controlled substance and disorderly conduct. A count of disorderly conduct — engage in fighting was re-categorized as a non-traffic offense.