Four defendants entered guilty pleas during preliminary hearings held on Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse.

¯ Laurie A. Bennett, Warren, to marijuana – small amount personal use. A count of possession of drug paraphernalia was withdrawn.

¯ John Farnsworth, Warren, to harassment – communication lewd, threatening, etc. language.

¯ Norman C. Keeney, III, Pittsfield, to statement under penalty.

¯ Jessica E. Valente, Tidioute, to possession of controlled substance, driving while operating privilege suspended or revoked and duties at stop sign. Charges of possession of a controlled substance, marijuana – small amount personal use, possession of drug paraphernalia, fail to carry registration and fail to carry license were withdrawn.