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BUTLER TWP - District Judge Kevin O'Donnell recently heard these cases:

Nicholas J. Aulet, 20, of Mineral Ridge, Ohio, waived to court charges of driving under the influence of drugs, possession of a controlled substance, false identification to law enforcement authorities, driving with a suspended license, driving without a license, careless driving, a lane violation and a hazard light violation, filed March 12 by state police.

Amie L. Boland, 26, of Struthers, Ohio, waived to court charges of possession of a controlled substance and carrying a prohibited offensive weapon, filed April 12 by state police.

Terry L. Caldwell, 59, of Valencia waived to court charges of DUI and speeding, filed March 19 by Butler Township police.

Christopher J. Diaz, 21, of Butler waived to court charges of retail theft, conspiracy and receiving stolen properly, filed March 11 by Butler Township police.

Shawn D. Fennell, 31, of Butler waived to court charges of DUI, driving with a suspended license, driving without a license, a lane violation and an open container violation, filed March 11 by state police.

Charles R. Gage, 28, of Butler pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct, filed Dec. 30 by Butler Township police. Gage was ordered to pay $286.49 in restitution, fines and court costs.

Kimberly M. Powers, 22, of Butler waived to court a charge of reckless endangerment filed in March by Butler Township police.

Tracy L. Powers, 38, of Butler waived to court a charge of DUI filed March 9 by Butler Township police.

Daniel E. Strickler Jr., 20, of Prospect pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia filed March 13 by Butler Township police. Strickler was ordered to pay $399.50 in fines and court costs.

Candace Walker, 25, of Butler waived to court charges of DUI and careless driving filed March 16 by Butler Township police.

Jared L. White, 23, of Butler waived to court charges of DUI, illegally entering or crossing a road, speeding and a lane violation, filed March 19 by Butler Township police.

CHICORA - District Judge Lewis Stoughton recently heard these cases filed by state police:John R. Dixon, 59, of Butler waived to court charges of driving under the influence, disregarding traffic lanes, driving too fast for conditions and careless driving, filed Jan. 29Robert Duffield, 26, of Petrolia pleaded guilty to a charge of theft filed March 12. Duffield was ordered to pay $799.50 in fines and court costs.Trevor Dunkel, 22, of Butler waived to court charges of DUI, driving with a suspended license, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving too fast for conditions, filed March 30.Chad Heasley, 38, of Mercer waived to court a charge of DUI, filed Feb. 4.Jason A. Howard, 32, of Parker waived to court charges of DUI, driving too fast for conditions, careless driving and reckless driving, filed March 3.Coty A. McGregor, 20, of Chicora waived to court charges of DUI, failure to keep right and a lighting violation, filed March 23.Gordon Oesterling, 45, of Butler waived to court charges of DUI, disregarding traffic lanes, careless driving and a seat belt violation, filed March 20.Edward J. Schreiber, 19, of Slippery Rock waived to court a charge of DUI filed March 26.William R. Whitlatch, 49, of West Sunbury waived to court charges of DUI, disregarding traffic lanes, careless driving and a seat belt violation, filed Dec. 30.Kelly Wolfe, 23, of Slippery Rock waived to court charges of DUI, failure to yield, careless driving and a lighting violation, filed March 25,

District Judge Wayne Seibel recently heard these cases:Jon Richter, 21, of Morgantown, W.Va., waived his case to court. He was charged March 9 by Butler County detectives with possession of a controlled substance.Michael A. Scheller, 41, of Mars had his case held for court. He was charged Feb. 23 by Adams Township police with driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving.Clayton G. Schmitt, 36, of Evans City waived his case to court. He was charged March 2 by Zelienople police with driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving.Jessica Esther Sweeney, 26, of Pittsburgh waived her case to court. She was charged March 5 by the state police with driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving.Karla Ann Stanger, 21, of Glenshaw waived her case to court. She was charged March 9 by Butler County detectives with possession of a controlled substance and criminal conspiracy.James Starr, 24, of Mars waived his case to court. He was charged March 9 by Butler County detectives with possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility.David Robert Camp, Jr., 19, of Valencia waived his case to court. He was charged June 24 by Adams Township police with manufacture of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and purchasing alcohol by a minor.

Senior District Judge Dan George recently heard these cases filed by Cranberry Township police:Gregory Scott Koonse, 40, of Lisbon, Ohio, waived his case to court. He was charged Jan. 20 with receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy.Patricia Anne Hartley, 40, of Lisbon, Ohio, waived her case to court. She was charged Jan. 20 with receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy.Stephen D. Jackson, 20, of Valencia waived his case to court. He was charged March 4 with driving under the influence of alcohol.

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