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Pleas entered during preliminary hearings

Two guilty pleas were entered, charges were withdrawn against one and one was held for court during preliminary hearings held Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse. The following defendants entered guilty pleas: ¯ Barbara J. Bailey, 84, Warren, to neglect of animals — vet care. Charges of cruelty to animals, neglect of animals — sustenance/water and neglect of animals — vet care were withdrawn. ¯ Maddison R. Thomson, 20, Warren, to possession of a controlled substance. Charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia were withdrawn. Charges were ...

On The Record

C. WARREN COUNTY — DISTRICT JUDGE RAYMOND ZYDONIK Possession. Henry J. Viator, Jr., 19, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police on March 13 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana from an incident that occurred on March 8 in the City of Warren. Possession. Anthony J. Williams, 40, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police on March 13 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana from an incident that occurred on March 8 in the City of Warren. N. WARREN COUNTY — DISTRICT JUDGE LAURA BAUER Retail theft. Matthew ...

Man who stole historical artifacts sentenced

A Tidioute man will spend years in state prison for stealing in excess of $100,000 in historical artifacts from a Main Street residence in Tidioute, effectively destroying 150 years of that family’s history. Chad D. McLaughlin, 36, was sentenced by Judge Gregory Hammond Friday morning. Many of the items can’t be replaced. Hammond specifically mentioned a letter signed by President William McKinley to a member of the family that had served in the Civil War. “I don’t think you’re going to be able to track down President McKinley,” Hammond said. One of four U.S. ...

Sentences issued in county court

The following sentences were handed down by Judge Gregory Hammond on Friday morning at the Warren County Courthouse. ¯ Ashley R. Durlin, 28, Youngsville, to one year probation, $4,080 in restitution which has been paid, $625 in fines and fees, 20 hours of community service and submission of a DNA sample on a count of fraud to obtain food stamps/assistance. ¯ Shawn M. Harkins, 48, Warren, to 72 hours incarceration, six months probation, $1,750 in fines and fees, participation in the alcohol highway safety school and victim impact panel programs, a 12 month license suspension, 15 ...

Sentences handed down in drug dealing cases

A Warren man and a Corry woman were both sentenced Friday on charges of possession with the intent to deliver. David N. Curry, 55, North Warren, was sentenced to 39 to 78 months incarceration in state prison by Judge Gregory Hammond. “On July 30, 2022, detectives from the Warren County Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant on a residence located at 129 Jackson Run Road in Conewango Township,” according to a Task Force release. “Detectives had investigated the sale of methamphetamine from within the home for several months. The resident, David Curry... was arrested and ...

On The Record

N. Warren County - District Judge Laura Bauer Forgery. Jay L. Morley, 61, Warren, was charged by Conewango Township police on March 7 with forgery from an incident that occurred on Feb. 28 in Conewango Twp. Assault. Stephanie A. Sweet, 40, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police on March 7 with aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and public drunkenness from an incident that occurred on March 7 in the City of Warren. W. Western County - District Judge Todd Woodin Terroristic threats. Connor M. Westcoat, 19, Pleasantville, was charged by Warren-based Pennsylvania ...