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Sentence handed down in ‘unusual’ indecent assault case

An unusual criminal case has resulted in a time-served sentence handed down on an indecent assault charge. Breydan C. Olander, 20 , Corry, was before Judge Gregory Hammond on Friday. Hammond explained the procedural complexities at play here, noting that Olander was 16 when the alleged conduct occurred - and under 21 when he was convicted. The victim was 8-years-old at the time of the offense. Olander was initially, according to online court records, sentenced to 24 to 48 months incarceration and behind bars when court officials realized the age issue. Hammond said that, as a ...

Sentences handed down Friday in county court

The following sentences were issued by Judge Gregory Hammond on Friday at the Warren County Courthouse. Jefferson A. Blake, 51, Warren, to two days to one year incarceration with credit for two days time served, $375 in fines and fees, submission of a DNA sample, a no contact/trespass order, 20 hours of community service and compliance with drug and alcohol treatment recommendations on a count of simple assault. Patricia R. Bynum, 35, Bradford, Pa., to three year probation, 79 days incarceration with credit for 79 days time served, $600 in fines and fees, 50 hours of community ...

Three guilty pleas entered in preliminary hearings Wednesday

Three guilty pleas were entered, charges were withdrawn against one and three were held for court during preliminary hearings held Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse. The following defendants entered guilty pleas: Cole K. Manning, 26, Tidioute, to possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges including three counts of possession of firearm prohibited were withdrawn. Amber L. Meeks, 27, Tidioute, to possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges including three counts of possession of firearm prohibited ...

On The Record

C. Warren County - District Judge Raymond Zydonik Michael J. Waseleski, 44, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police on Oct. 6 with two counts of DUI and two traffic violations from an incident that occurred on Sept. 25 in the City of Warren. N. Warren County - District Judge Laura Bauer Jacob A. Knisley, 21, Warren, was charged by Warren-based Pennsylvania State Police on Oct. 6 with recklessly endangering another person, endangering the welfare of children, two counts of DUI and eight traffic violations from an incident that occurred on Aug. 27 in Conewango Twp.

Not guilty pleas entered in county court

Three not guilty pleas were entered during formal arraignment proceedings Thursday before Judge Gregory Hammond. ¯ MIchele L. Buchner, 54, Warren. Bucnher has been charged with two counts of DUI and two traffic violations. ¯ Victor R. Hodak, 35, Tidioute. Hodak has been charged with two counts of DUI and three traffic violations. ¯ Douglas S. Sutton, 54, Sheffield. Sutton has been charged with two counts of DUI and two traffic violations.

On The Record

C. Warren County - District Judge Raymond Zydonik Criminal mischief. Marie Ecker, 43, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police on Sept. 28 with criminal mischief and harassment from an incident that occurred on Sept. 20 in the City of Warren. DUI. James R. Highhouse, 44, Warren, was charged by City of Warren police on Sept. 28 with two counts of DUI and four traffic violations from an incident that occurred on Sept. 23 in the City of Warren. DUI. Lazareus M. Sisson, 25, Phoenix, Az., was charged by City of Warren police on Sept. 29 with DUI, tamper with or fabricate physical ...