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Numerous people recently appeared in Washington County Court on criminal charges. Among those appearing before Judge Gary Gilman were:

Thomas M. Yohe, 39, 3460 Route 136, Monongahela; theft from a motor vehicle; charged Aug. 15, 2015; sentence – 12 months of probation, no contact with victim and Walmart and 50 hours of community service.

Celeste Varner, 50, 501 Castner Ave., Apt. A, Donora; retail theft and possession of a controlled substance; charged Sept. 4; sentence – one year of probation and no contact with Dollar General.

Charles J. Murray, 21, of Uniontown; accidents involving damage to attended vehicle and driving under suspension; charged Aug. 25, 2015; sentence – 12-months of probation, $3,000 fine, restitution, 90 days on electronic home monitoring and 12-month driver’s license suspension.

Nathan Dzimiera, 31, 1513 Jones St., Monessen; retail theft; charged Aug. 16, 2015; sentence – $300 fine and no contact with Walmart.

Deion T. McCracken, 20, 125 Park Drive, Prosperity; recklessly endangering another person, endangering the welfare of children and possession of drug paraphernalia; charged July 25; sentence – 10 days to 23 months in jail, four years of probation and no contact with victim.

Ron M. Sharp, 40, 783 Cresswell St., Pittsburgh; receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude police and recklessly endangering another person; charged Sept. 27; sentence – six to 23 months in jail, no contact with Kohl’s and two years of probation.

Charles J. Murray, 21, 14 Frank St., Uniontown; accidents involving damage to attended vehicle and driving while under suspension; charged Aug. 25, 2015; sentence – 12 months of probation, $3,000 fine, restitution, 90 days on electronic home monitoring and 12-month driver’s license suspension.

Jerry W. Mull II, 35, 1914 Avella Road, Avella; delivery of a controlled substance; charged March 21, 2014; sentence – 23-months in the intermediate punishment program, four months on electronic home monitoring and 100 hours of community service.

Timothy S. Romanetti Jr., 20, 206 Agape Road, Hickory; possession of a controlled substance; charged Dec. 22, 2015; sentence – 12 months of probation without verdict.

Nicole L. Romantino, 32, 501 First St., Charleroi; possession of a controlled substance; charged Oct. 1; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Shannon L. Gazvoda, 25, 2200 Avella Road, Avela; theft; charged March 31; sentence – 12 months of probation and restitution.

Appearing before Judge John F. DiSalle:

Crystal M. Chalfant, 34, 1142 Lincoln Ave., Charleroi; simple possession; charged Aug. 4; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Justin J. Jordan, 24, 109 Broadway St., Brownsville; simple possession and retail theft; charged May 28 and Sept. 1; sentence – 23 months of probation and banned from Home Depot.

John M. McCarey, 26, 1116 Banik St., Unit 31, Bridgeville; disorderly conduct and operating vehicle without a valid inspection; charged March 14, 2015; sentence – $325 fine.

Zoe K. Tuff, 45, 194 E. Katherine Ave., Washington; delivery of a controlled substance; charged July 14, 2015; sentence – 12 months in the intermediate punishment program and 30 days on electronic home monitoring.

Appearing before Judge Valarie Costanzo:

Chad O. Phillips, 40, 428 Valley St., McDonald; driving under the influence; charged Aug. 26, 2015; sentence – six months of probation and $300 fine.

Timothy L. Bain, 42, 501 Johns Ave., McDonald; DUI; charged Jan. 24; sentence – five years in the intermediate punishment program, six months on electronic home monitoring, $1,500 fine, 18-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

William Parks, 63, 446 Thompsonville Road, McMurray; DUI; charged Nov. 20, 2015; sentence – two years in the intermediate punishment program, 10 months on electronic home monitoring, $2,500 fine, 18-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Dana E. Anderson, 25, 186 Round Barn Road, Mannington, W.Va.; DUI; charged Nov. 7, 2015; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 30 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Kevin A. Staley, 51, 7B Staley Lane, Washington; DUI; charged May 9; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 30 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Phillip L. Seighman, 50, 1230 Keenan Hill Road, Carroll Township, Monongahela; DUI; charged Feb. 19; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 10 days on electronic home monitoring, $1,000 fine and 12-month driver’s license suspension.

Erika L. Nichols, 38, 112 Blue Jay Drive, Canonsburg; DUI; charged Nov. 29, 2015; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 30 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Jason S. Morgan, 40, 940 Royal Court, Canonsburg; DUI; charged Feb. 12; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 10 days on electronic home monitoring and $300 fine.

Adam J. Keranko, 40, 125 S. College St., Washington; DUI; charged Feb. 15; sentence – two years in the intermediate punishment program, six months on electronic home monitoring, $1,500 fine, 18-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Dana R. Johnson, 53, 1065 Ninth St., Waynesburg; DUI; charged March 7; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 30 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Eric A. Delagarza, 25, 355 Willow Dr., Saltsburg; DUI; charged Feb. 8; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 30 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Matthew T. Brindle, 30, 417 Ash St., Richeyville; DUI; charged April 9; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 30 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Lloyd E. Ames, 79, 47 Rainey Road, Eighty Four; DUI; charged Jan. 31; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 10 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Kelsey N. Puett, 23, 3069 Hametown Road, Norton, Ohio; DUI; charged Oct. 8, 2015; sentence – six months of probation and $300 fine.

Russell J. Jolliffe, 46, 179 Barneys Run Road, Fredericktown; DUI; charged April 12; sentence – five years in the intermediate punishment program, six months on electronic home monitoring, $1,500 fine, 18-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Gregory C. Irwin, 33, 207 Corwin St., Roscoe; DUI; charged June 19; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 10 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Terry A. Dubovich, 49, 255 Tower Hill Road, Republic; DUI; charged Oct. 17, 2014; sentence – 10 days to 23 months in jail, $500 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Douglas D. Dickey, 64, 180 Franklin Farms Road, Washington; DUI; charged May 13; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 30 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Curtis R. Dillie, 72, 1499 Route 136, Washington; DUI; charged April 1; sentence – six months in the intermediate punishment program, 10 days on electronic home monitoring, $500 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Trevor L. M. Blackburn, 25, 1214 Coyle Curtain Road, Monongahela; DUI and resisting arrest; charged May 30; sentence – 12-months of probation, six months in the intermediate punishment program, 10 days on electronic home monitoring, $300 fine, 12-month driver’s license suspension and 12 months of ignition interlock device.

Appearing before Judge Michael J. Lucas:

Tyrique L. Jackson-Crosby, 20, 601 Fallowfield Ave., Apt. 19, Charleroi; receiving stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts of simple possession; charged June 10; sentence – nine to 23 months in jail and 48 months of probation.

Chase A. O’Brien, 18, 617 Lincoln St., Monongahela; harassment; charged July 16; sentence – 90 days of probation and $300 fine.

Ryan S. Macfann, 23, 597 Barr Run Road, Marianna; possession of drug paraphernalia; charged Aug. 1; sentence – 12 months of probation.

Cody Messinger, 20, 183 Sunset Drive, Daisytown; two counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, aggravated indecent assault and statutory sexual assault; charged Aug. 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015; sentence – four to eight years in jail, seven years of probation, 100 hours of community service and no contact with victim.

Bradley M. Clark, 39, 362 Vankirk Ridge Road, Washington; possession of a small amount and possession of drug paraphernalia; charged March 22; sentence – 12 months of probation and 25 hours of community service.

Nicholas D. Farine, 32, 48 Maplewood St., Pittsburgh; unsworn falsification to authorities; charged Oct. 7, 2015; sentence – two years of probation and 50 hours of community service.

Saige A. Knapp, 25, 329 Marwood Road, Cabot; two counts of forgery, theft and receiving stolen property; charged Sept. 20, 2015, and Oct. 6, 2015; sentence – 36 months in the intermediate punishment program, 12 months of probation and no contact with victim.

The following recently appeared in Washington County Court for first offenses of driving under the influence and were admitted to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program. If they successfully complete the program, they can petition the court to have their records expunged:

Kimberly S. Paitoo, 21, 6941 Runik Place, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Andrew J. Cook, 20, 25 Grant Street Extension, Bulger; Keith C. Johnson, 27, 707 Reamer Drive, Carnegie; Brittany J. McGavitt, 28, 43 Central Ave., Charleroi; Stephen P. Reynier II, 34, 70 Seldom Seen Road, Bradfordwoods; John D. Alderson Jr., 27, 22 Bayne Ave., Washington; Jonathan F. Henry, 39, 20 Carter Lane, McDonald; Joshua J. Loeffler, 27, 1579 Network Drive, Canonsburg; Brandon B. Allensworth, 37, 914 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi; Eugene P. Arlott, 31, 2 A Oscar Ames Drive, Eighty Four; Gaye L. Patmon, 47, 275 Vine St., Canonsburg; Lloyd Ames, 79, 47 Rainey Road, Eighty Four; Christopher D. Tearne, 22, 13 Franklin St., Cokeburg; Thomas J. Stickel, 45, 1319 Corrin Ave., Monongahela; Nettie C. Moore, 37, 261 Sunset Boulevard, Washington; Jennifer R. Lenzi, 42, 60 E. Katherine Ave., Washington; Cody L. Kaskan, 27, 317 McGregor Drive, Canonsburg; Jordan B. Graham, 27, 684 E. Beau St. Apt. 1, Washington; Fred O. Garcia, 25, 97 Kenric Ave., Donora; Gregory E. Fox, 52, 244 Cecil Henderson Road, Canonsburg; Stephen W. Chupinka, 55, 141 Dicio St., Canonsburg; Evelyn D. Butler, 48, 196 Latimer Ave. Apt. 2, Strabane; Timothy P. Smith, 39, 700 Mayville Ave., Pittsburgh; Harley J. Roberts, 22, 149 W. Pike St., Houston; Brady A. Laurine, 22, 66 Buck Run Road, Claysville; Jeffrey A. Ferguson, 37, 212 Union St., Uniontown; Johnathan P. Dennis, 37, 3213 Orchard St., Weirton, W.Va.; Philip J. Davis, 18, 138 Druid Drive, McMurray; Lucinda A. Harding, 52, 144 Brownlee Road, Eighty Four; Eric Fisher, 21, 1535 Meadow Ave., Monessen; Kimberly A. Kloster, 54, 118 Jeane St., Washington; Kelly A. Rollinson, 30, of Scottsdale; Glenn E. Porter, 50, 1009 Chess St., Monongahela; Daren J. Pepper Jr., 32, 1030 Pike Run Drive, Coal Center; Dawn A. O’Brien, 73, 1432 Scenic Drive, Washington; Jason L. Mattie, 37, of Daisytown; Stacey L. Malarkey, 32, 177 Sprowls Road, Bentleyville; Charles Marshall, 39, 666 Middle Ave., Wilmerding; Chance R. Kidwell, 20, 134 Charles St., Washington; Jeremy F. Indof, 20, of Belle Vernon; and James W. Griffin, 30, 837 W. Grant St., Houston.

Eric G. Koch, 56, 1040 Summerlea Ave., Washington, was admitted to the ARD program for terroristic threats.

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