Courts
District Judge Lewis StoughtonCHICORA — District Judge Lewis Stoughton recently heard these cases:Joseph E. Sroka, 38, of Butler waived to court charges of driving under the influence, driving without a license, speeding and driving without headlights, filed Nov. 16 by state police.Joshua A. Frey, 28, of Karns City waived to court charges of trespassing, criminal mischief, loitering and prowling at night and disorderly conduct, filed Jan. 1 by state police.Zachary D. Beachem, 21, of Slippery Rock waived to court charges of theft, receiving stolen property and theft from a motor vehicle, filed Nov. 23 by state police.Alan W. Fleeger, 29, of Butler waived to court charges of driving under the influence, disregarding traffic lanes, careless driving and driving with an open container of alcohol, filed Jan. 12 by state police.Philip E. Ashbaugh, 38, of Chicora waived to court charges of theft, receiving stolen property, and access device fraud filed Jan. 12 by state police.
District Judge William O’DonnellSLIPPERY ROCK — District Judge William O’Donnell recently heard these cases:Tristen D. Nesmith, 18, of Beaver Falls waived to court charges of false identification to law enforcement, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness, filed April 11 by state police.Ethan Finver, 22, of East Stroudsburg pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct filed Oct. 15 by Slippery Rock police. He was ordered to pay $361.50 in fines and court costs.Shaquille D. Thomas, 22, of Pittsburgh waived to court charges of driving under the influence, registration card not signed, driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, speeding and careless driving, filed Sept. 25 by state police.Brandon L. Gutauskas, 22, of Butler waived to court a charge of receiving stolen property, filed Nov. 23 by state police.
