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District Judge Lewis StoughtonCHICORA — District Judge Lewis Stoughton recently heard this case:Kevin Michael Schandelmeier, 55, of Butler waived to court charges of careless driving, failure to use seat belts and a traffic lane violation, filed April 12 by state police.Christopher Lee Matthews, 34, of Petrolia waived to court charges of simple assault, harassment and driving without a license, filed April 5 by state police.Audrey Mare McKivigan, 25, of East Brady waived to court charges of receiving stolen property and conspiracy to commit theft, filed Aug. 19 by state police.Harold Dewayne Wilson Jr., 23, of Butler waived to court charges of theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy to commit theft, filed Aug. 19 by state police.Carrie Lynn Meier, 33, of New Castle waived to court charges of receiving stolen property and conspiracy to commit theft, filed Aug. 19 by state police.Sarah Elyce Archer, 27, of Butler was held for court on charges of theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy to commit theft, filed Nov. 17 by state police.Scott David Cyphert, 34, of Butler pleaded guilty to statement under penalty, filed March 1 by state police; and was assessed fines and costs.Mercedes A. Mederer, 24, of Oil City waived to court charges of retail theft, filed Dec. 24 by state police.Mark Anthony Dellen II, 27, of Butler waived to court charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault, harassment and driving without a license, filed March 24 by state police.Carissa Rose Kelsea, 24, of Butler waived to court charges of driving under the influence, a traffic lane violation, careless driving and improper use of a learner's permit, filed March 29 by state police.Susan Lynn Newton, 68, of Warren waived to court charges of simple assault, trespassing, harassment and disorderly conduct, filed March 29 by state police.Jeffery P. Lopez, 34, of Slippery Rock waived to court charges of retail theft, criminal mischief and tampering with property, filed March 29 by state police.Devin Robert Haley, 22, of Petrolia waived to court charges of simple assault, misdemeanors and harassment, filed March 16 by state police.Larry William Schmidt, 41, of Cabot was held for court on a charge of driving under the influence, filed Jan. 12 by state police.Bowen Gregory Bly, 23, of Cabot waived for court charges of possessing drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance, traffic violations and careless driving, filed Feb. 17 by state police.Terry Alan Tyson, 26, of Cabot, waived for court charges of possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia and a traffic lane violation, filed March 29 by state police.Emily Nicole Sopel, 33, of Butler waived for court charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property, filed Jan. 30 by state police.Brandon Edward Reep, 42, of Karns City waived to court charges of driving under the influence, a traffic lane violation, driving at unsafe speeds and careless driving, filed March 29 by state police.Shane Michael Snyder, 34, of Karns City, waived for court changes of simple assault and harassment, filed Feb. 14 by state police.

District Judge Wayne SeibelEVANS CITY — District Judge Wayne Seibel recently heard these cases:Jeffrey Adam Griffin, 48, of Valencia waived to court charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving, driving with a suspended license, driving without rear lights, a lighting violation, hit and run, failure to keep right and disregarding traffic lanes, filed March 7 by Adams Township Police.Barry Edwin Leasher, 52, of Harmony waived to court charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving, careless driving and disregarding traffic lanes, filed March 27 by Zelienople Police.James Wesley Daw, 38, of Butler was held for court on charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, impaired driving, disregarding traffic lanes, careless driving and a seat belt violation, filed Sept. 14 by state police.Theresa A. Chevallier, 48, of Evans City waived to court charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving and careless driving, filed Feb. 19 by the Evans City-Seven Fields Regional Police.Tylor Joseph McWilliams, 23, of Gibsonia waived to court charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance, impaired driving and a lane violation, filed Dec. 18 by Adams Township Police.Brennan Frost Ringler, 41, of Valencia waived to court charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving and speeding, filed March 7 by Adams Township Police.Levi Austin Herold, 21, of Volant waived to court charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence by a minor, impaired driving, purchase of alcohol by a minor and a lighting violation, filed Feb. 29 by Lancaster Township Police.Timothy E. Stanton, 56, of Mars waived to court charges of driving under the influence and disregarding traffic lanes, filed Jan. 27 by Adams Township Police.Joshua Christian Speicher, 19, of Cranberry Township waived to court charges of indecent assault of a person under 13, corruption of minors, open lewdness, harassment and endangering the welfare of children, filed March 22 by Jackson Township Police.Joshua John Haskins of Zelienople waived to court charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possessing drug paraphernalia and careless driving, filed Feb. 29 by Jackson Township Police.John K. Mitchell, 33, of Uniontown was held for court on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving, a stop sign violation and careless driving, filed Feb. 26 by state police.Robby A. Bowser, 52, of Prospect waived to court charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving, driving with an open container of alcohol and disregarding traffic lanes, filed Dec. 31 by Adams Township Police.Steven A. Vlassich, 28, of Beaver Falls waived to court charges of workers' compensation insurance fraud and theft by deception, filed March 14 by the state attorney general.Michelle R. Crowley, 34, of Valencia waived to court charges of possession of marijuana, possessing drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of children, filed March 3 by Adams Township Police.Jonathan Robert Creel, 24, of Cranberry Township waived to court charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, impaired driving, possessing drug paraphernalia and driving a vehicle without valid inspection filed March 7 by Adams Township Police.

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