Four guilty pleas were entered while charges were withdrawn against two during preliminary hearings held on Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse.

The following defendants pled guilty:

¯ Chad A. Ginkel, Erie, to marijuana – small amount personal use. Charges of driving while operating privilege suspended/revoked and disregard traffic lane were not prosecuted.

¯ John T. Jarjabka, Jr., Youngsville, to possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. A count of possession of drug paraphernalia was withdrawn.

¯ Eugene A. Kontz, Jr., Warren, to possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while operating privilege suspended/revoked. A count of restrictions on alcoholic beverages was not prosecuted.

¯ Jamie L. Lee, Warren, to possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while operating privileges suspended/revoked. A count of operating a vehicle without valid inspection was withdrawn.

Charges were withdrawn against the following:

¯ Travis E. Coons, Sheffield. Coons had been charged with simple assault. A count of harassment was re-categorized as a non-traffic offense.

¯ Arthur L. Windham, Jr., Youngsville. Windham had been charged with retail theft – take merchandise. A count of retail theft – take merchandise was re-categorized as a non-traffic offense.