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Senior District Judge Joseph O’Donnell

SLIPPERY ROCK — Senior District Judge Joseph O’Donnell recently heard these cases:

Jacob R. Auerbach, 26, of Sandy Lake, Mercer County, waived to court a charge of theft by deception, filed Sept. 4 by Slippery Rock police.

Francis C. Conlon, 21, of Slippery Rock waived to court charges of possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, underage possession of alcohol and disorderly conduct, filed Sept. 9 by Slippery Rock police

Daniel J. Kaufman, 19, of Southbury, Conn., waived to court charges of driving under the influence, DUI by a minor, underage drinking, careless driving, possessing drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct, filed Sept. 9 by Slippery Rock police.

Nicklas J. Whallin, 22, of Portersville waived to court a charge of theft, filed July 22 by state police.

District Judge Wayne D. Seibel

EVANS CITY — These cases filed by the state police were recently heard by District Judge Wayne D. Seibel:

Maxwell Maloney of Imperial held for court charge of bad checks, filed Sept. 15.

Rodolfo G. Hernandez, 30, of Milan, Mo., waived for court charges of DUI, DUI with high rate of BAC, fail to keep right, disregard traffic lane, careless driving and restrictions on alcoholic beverages, filed Aug. 9.

George Thomas Seman, 50, of Renfrew waived for court charges of DUI, DUI with high rate of BAC, follow to closely, driving at safe speed and careless driving, filed Sept. 8.

Luke James Wharrey, 21, of Mars waived for court charges of DUI, DUI with high rate of BAC and no headlights, filed Sept. 21 by state police.

Richard Charles Stair, 25, of Evans City, waived for court charges of DUI, DUI with high rate of BAC, operating vehicle without valid inspection and driving unregistered vehicle, filed July 16.

District Judge Lewis Stoughton

CHICORA — District Judge Lewis Stoughton recently heard these cases filed by state police:

Jessica L. Cartwright, 35, of Chicora waived to court charges of driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and a controlled substance, driving with a suspended license, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without insurance, careless driving, disregarding traffic lanes and driving a vehicle without valid inspection, filed Sept. 29.

William R. Cramer, 56, of West Sunbury waived to court charges of driving under the influence, failing to keep right, driving at an unsafe speed, careless driving, violating hazard regulations, and not wearing a seat belt, filed July 7.

Larry A. Dittmer, 48, of Butler waived to court charges of DUI and driving with a suspended license, filed Aug. 7.

Krystal M. Dollman, 28, of Parker waived to court charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving without a license and driving an unregistered vehicle, filed Aug. 13.

Kyle P. Franklin, 20, of Butler waived to court charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possessing a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and not using low beams, filed July 30.

Omahr E. Isaac, 39, of Evans City waived to court a charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle, filed Sept. 10.

Brian A. Kennedy, 21, of Evans City waived to court charges of DUI, careless driving, failing to keep right, disregarding traffic lanes, making an improper turn and driving with an open container of alcohol, filed Sept. 10.

Frank E. Kepple Jr., 46, of Karns City waived to court charges of DUI, disregarding traffic lanes and careless driving, filed Sept. 11.

Charles L. Miller, 50, of Butler waived to court charges of DUI, careless driving and disregarding traffic lanes, filed Oct. 5.

Alan M. Palmer, 27, of Parker waived to court charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended license and driving an unregistered vehicle, filed Aug. 13.

Stephen J. Peffer 44, of Butler waived to court charges of DUI, driving with an improper license, failing to wear proper head gear while riding a motorcycle and careless driving, filed June 4.

Trisha M. Potter, 46, of Sligo, Clarion County, waived to court a charge of forgery, filed Sept. 21.

Joshua J. Space, 23, of Butler waived to court charges of driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, failing to keep right, disregarding traffic lanes, careless driving, following too closely to another vehicle and littering on a road, filed Aug. 21.

Chad M. Undercuffler, 23, of Parker was held for court on charges of theft and receiving stolen property, filed Sept. 28.

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