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C. WARREN COUNTY — DISTRICT JUDGE RAYMOND ZYDONIK Criminal mischief. Thomas B. Barton, Jr., 55, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police on Dec. 16 with criminal mischief from an incident that occurred on Nov. 28 in the City of Warren. DUI. William H. Farley, 38, Brookville, Pa., was charged by City of Warren police on Dec. 20 with two counts of DUI and no rear lights from an incident that occurred on Dec. 11 in the City of Warren. N. WARRENCOUNTY — DISTRICT JUDGE LAURA BAUER DUI. Joshua A. Farnsworth, 31, Clarendon, was charged by Warren-based Pennsylvania State ...

Pleas entered at preliminary hearings

Four guilty pleas were entered during preliminary hearings held Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse. Thomas B. Barton, Jr., 55, Warren, to criminal mischief. A count of criminal mischief was withdrawn. Alicia B. Geiger, 33, Columbus, Pa., to disorderly conduct. Two counts of endangering the welfare of children were withdrawn. Nicholas P. Valencia, 47, Warren, to possession of drug paraphernalia and defiant trespass. Charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana were withdrawn. Mikael J. Wismar, 41, Columbus, Pa., to disorderly conduct. Two ...

Sentences handed down in county court

The following sentences were handed down by President Judge Maureen Skerda Friday morning at the Warren County Courthouse. ¯ Stephanie N. Barr, 33, Erie, Pa., to two years probation, $200 in restitution, $925 in fines and fees, 40 hours of community service, submission of a DNA sample and participation in the COG program on a count of unauthorized use of motor vehicles as well as a $200 fine and one year license suspension for driving on a suspended license. ¯ Lawrence J. Gary, Jr., 30, Jamestown, NY, to eight to 24 months incarceration in state prison with credit for 144 days time ...

Pleas entered at preliminary hearings

Three guilty pleas were entered while charges were withdrawn against one during preliminary hearings held Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse. The following defendants entered guilty pleas: Melvin Atwell, 66, Warren, to disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. A count of risking catastrophe was withdrawn. George Cabisca, Jr., 43, Bradford, to harassment. A count of harassment was withdrawn. Joseph A. Fazio, 37, Midland, Pa., to statement under penalty. A count of materially false written statements related to firearms was withdrawn. Charges were withdrawn against ...

On The Record

Persons with information that can assist police may call local police agencies directly or, if confidentiality is desired, may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-83-CRIME C. Warren County — District Judge Raymond Zydonik Crash. William V. Devlieger, 79, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police on accidents involving death or personal injury and four traffic violations from an incident that occurred on Dec. 5 in the City of Warren. Possession. David Eichenlaub, 45, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police with possession of marijuana from an incident that occurred on Nov. 27 ...

Teen sentenced in animal cruelty case

A man who threw a cat into a bonfire will spend time in Warren County Jail. Elijah J. Cottrell, 19, was sentenced Friday on a count of aggravated cruelty to animals to eight months to two years minus one day in jail. “The defendant was at a bonfire when a cat rubbed against his leg,” Assistant District Attorney Casey Strickland said. “He grabbed the cat by its neck and threw it 25 feet into the fire.” The cat sustained significant injuries. “The commonwealth is asking for a sentence in the aggravated range,” Strickland said. Attorney Alan Conn, representing ...