Honorable Richard A. Masson, President Judge sentenced defendants Monday morning at the February regular Return Day.

The first defendant sentenced was Jaymie L. McCabe. McCabe was sentenced for a vehicular crash that occurred on Sept. 23, 2006, which sent several victims to the hospital. McCabe's crash also involved driving after imbibing charges for which she was also sentenced for. Other offenses McCabe was sentenced for were aggravated assault by vehicle while D.A.I., and several summary traffic violations. She was sentenced to one to two years incarceration at the State Diagnostic Center in Muncy with seven months credit time served. McCabe must also pay a $1,000 fine, $300 substance abuse education fees, the influence offenders program, Phase II Countermeasures, 50 hours of community service and an 18–month license suspension.

Next to be sentenced was Joseph William Gerg, 23, of Ridgway for the charges of simple assault and terroristic threats. He received a 6– to 24– months sentence at the State Diagnostic Classification Center in Pittsburgh with credit time served as of Oct. 18, 2008. Gerg must also pay a $300 fine. For the charges of D.A.I. Gerg was sentenced to incarceration at the State Diagnostic Classification Center in Pittsburgh to no less than 90 days and no more than 180 days, a $1,500 fine. He is required to participate in the Influence Offenders program, the Act 198 assessment, Phase II Countermeasures, 50 hours of community services and an 18–month loss of license.

Jeffrey Allen Marche, 29, of Kersey was next to be sentenced by Masson. Marche was sentenced for D.A.I. and traffic violations to no less than 48 hours and no more than six months incarceration with supervision fees upon parole, along with a $500 fine, Phase II Countermeasures and 50 hours of community service.

Alan D. Huber, 19, of Johnsonburg pleaded guilty to the offenses of defiant trespass, possession of a small amount of marijuana/drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief. Huber was sentenced for these charges to incarceration at the Elk County Prison to no less than 86 days and no more than 18 months with credit time served as of Nov. 8, 2008; upon parole he is sentenced to 12 months probation with monthly supervision fees, and a $300 fine along with the Act 198 assessment.

Sheri Lee Dilley, 37, of Johnsonburg's sentencing for charges of D.A.I. and traffic–related offenses were continued until 10 a.m. on March 2.

Robert Allen Banks, 27, of Emporium's charge of possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance was amended to reflect paraphernalia. Banks was then sentenced to 12 months of probation with supervision fees, Act 198 assessment and a $300 fine.

Jason Michale Parks, 28, of St. Marys was sentenced for the charges of person not to possess, use, manufacture, control or sell a substance and carrying firearms without a license. He was then sentenced to 18– to 36–months incarceration at the State Diagnostic Classification Center in Pittsburgh, effective Feb. 2, along with the submission of a DNA sample and a $500 fine. Masson permitted Parks to enter into the boot camp program.

Wade Eugene Petrillo, 23, of DuBois was sentenced for one charge of burglary, three charges of criminal conspiracy, one charge of criminal trespass and three charges of criminal mischief. Petrillo was sentenced to 6– to 24–months incarceration at the State Diagnostic Classification Center in Pittsburgh to run concurrent with his sentencing in Clearfield County. Petrillo was also required to pay a $500 fine and restitution to Valley Farm Market in the amount of $197.16, DuBois Coca Cola in the amount of $200 and to the Pepsi Bottling Company in St. Marys in the amount of $698. As a special condition to Petrillo's parole, Masson required him to obtain his GED.

Patrick John Steele, 22, of St. Marys was charged with burglary, four counts of criminal conspiracy, theft by unlawful taking or disposition and receiving stolen property. For these offenses, Steele was sentenced to 135 days to 24 months plus one day to incarceration with credit time served with supervision fees, a $500 fine, and to pay restitution to the St. Marys Catholic Middle School in the amount of $500 and the Gallagher Bassett Services in Pittsburgh in the amount of $15,299.80. Steele was also charged with the possession of a small amount of marijuana and was sentenced to 30 days of probation, Act 198 assessment and a $100 fine.

Bill Ronald McMillen, 22, of St. Marys was sentenced to 12–months probation with supervision fees, along with a $300 fine and he is required to pay $85 in restitution. As a special condition to McMillen's probation, Masson required him to obtain his GED. McMillen was sentenced for the offenses of theft by unlawful taking or disposition and retail theft.

The following defendants were admitted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for D.A.I. and related offenses.

Each defendant was sentenced to six months of probation with supervision fees, Phase II countermeasures, the Influence Offenders program, a $100 substance abuse fee, and 35 hours of community service unless noted otherwise.

• Logan James Haberberger, 18, of Ridgway had a blood–alcohol content of

.20 and received 90–day loss of license because he is a minor.

• Robert G. Wittman had a BAC of .24, and received a 60–day loss of license. Also, Wittman was not required to pay the $100 substance abuse fee nor participate in the 35 hours of community service. 

• Douglas Robert Moore, 27, of Weedville had a BAC of .21, and received a 60–day loss of license.

• Jessica May Steger received a 60–day loss of license. Her BAC was not available because of refusal.

• Nicholas Edward Uber, 21, of Emporium had a BAC of .08, and did not receive a loss of license.

• Shane David Williamson had a BAC of .08, and did not receive a loss of license, and he does not have to participate in Phase II countermeasures.

• Joshua Michael Hanes, 19, of St. Marys received a 90–day loss of license because he was a minor.

• Michael M. Baloga had a BAC of .23 and received a 60–loss of license.

• Bobbi Jo Secco, 22, of St. Marys received a 60–day loss of license.

• Russell Edward Gleixner, 25, of Kersey had a BAC of .11, received a 30–day loss of license and does not have to participate in Phase II Countermeasures.

Judge Richard Mason continued sentencing defendants Monday afternoon at the Elk County Courthouse.

Donald Rucinski, 56, of Weedville, pleaded guilty to one count each of unsworn falsification to authorities, tampering with public records or information, and unlawful conduct. He was sentenced to probation for a period of two years and must pay supervision fees of $35, a $5,000 fine, and $250 for DNA testing. He must also perform 40 hours of community service.

John Forster, 50 of Penfield, pleaded guilty to two counts each of unsworn falsification to authorities, tampering with public records or information, and unlawful conduct. He was sentenced to probation for a period of two years must pay supervision fees of $35, a $10,000 fine, and $250 for DNA testing. He must also perform 40 hours of community service.

Richard E. Pounds, 33, of St. Marys, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property. He was sentenced to incarceration at Elk County Prison for a period of no less than 9 months and no more than 24 months less one day with credit for time served. He was also sentenced to probation for a period of 24 months to be served consecutive to the sentence of incarceration. He must also pay $35 supervision fees, a $500 fine, restitution in the amounts of $500 and $15,299.80 to be joint and several with any co defendants, $250 for DNA testing, and $275.75 for the cost of prosecution. As a special condition of his parole and probation he must also make an effort to get his GED.

Carrie Lynn Singer was added to the jury selection list.

Adam James Geer, 22, of St. Marys, pleaded guilty to the charge of receiving stolen property. He was sentenced to incarceration at Elk County Prison for a period of no less than 4 ? months to no more than 24 months less one day with credit for time served. He must also pay $35 supervision fees,  a $500 fine, restitution in the amounts of $500 and $15,299.80 to be joint and several with any co defendants, $250 for DNA testing, and $268.75 for the cost of prosecution.

Robert W. Hanes will have his sentencing continued on March 2.

Richard Allen Dornish was added to the jury selection list.

Robert Lee Kustra, 33, of Rillton, pleaded guilty to two counts of DAI and the charge of recklessly endangering another person. For the charge of recklessly endangering another person he was sentenced to incarceration at Elk County Prison for a period of no less than 6 months and no more than 18 months less one day with the potential for work release. He also has the option to transfer to Westmoreland County Prison. He also must pay a $500 fine for this charge. For each of the two counts of DAI he was sentenced to incarceration for a period of no less than 48 hours to no more than 6 months less one day to run concurrent to each other but consecutive to his other sentence. For the DAI offense he must pay a $1,500 fine with half going to the County of Elk and half to the Borough of Ridgway. He must also pay $35 supervision fees, $100 for Act 198, $150 for admittance into the Influence Offenders Program, $50 for the court report network evaluation, $150 for Phase II Countermeasures, and $665.75 for the cost of prosecution. He must also complete 50 hours of community service with a $7.50 insurance premium. Additionally, he must suffer a 12 month loss of operating privileges.

Brandon Lee Wendel, 25, of St. Marys, had a probation revocation hearing continued until March 2.

Raymond Lee Wickwire, 32, of Ridgway, pleaded guilty to one count of DAI and the charge of resisting arrest of other law enforcement. For the DAI charge he was sentenced to enrollment in the Intermediate Punishment Program with the first 90 days to be spent incarcerated at Elk County Prison. For the charge of resisting arrest or other law enforcement he was sentenced to probation for a period of 12 months to be served concurrent to his other sentence. He must also pay $35 supervision fees, a $1,500 fine with half going to the County of Elk and half to the Borough of Ridgway, $100 for Act 198, $150 for Phase II Countermeasures, and $443.75 for the cost of prosecution. He already paid for enrollment in the Influence Offenders Program and for the court report network evaluation. He must also complete 50 hours of community service with a $7.50 insurance premium. Additionally, he must suffer an 18 month loss of operating privileges.

Marvin R. Schatz, 43, of St. Marys, pleaded guilty to two counts of DAI. He was sentenced to probation for a period of 6 months for each count and the sentences will run concurrent to each other. He must also pay $35 supervision fees, a fine with half going to the County of Elk and half to the City of St. Marys, $100 for Act 198, $150 for Phase II Countermeasures, and $333.25 for the cost of prosecution. He previously paid for enrollment into the Influence Offenders Program and for his court report network evaluation. He must also complete 50 hours of community service with a $7.50 insurance premium. Additionally, he must suffer a loss of operating privileges.

Dean E. Frick, 41, of St. Marys, pleaded guilty to two counts of DAI. He was sentenced to incarceration at Elk County Prison for a period of no less than 30 days and no more than 6 months. He must also pay $35 supervision fees, a $750 fine with half going to the County of Elk and half to the City of St. Marys, $100 for Act 198, $150 for Phase II Countermeasures, and $484.25 for the cost of prosecution. He already paid for enrollment in the Influence Offenders Program and for the court report network evaluation. He must also complete 50 hours of community service with a $7.50 insurance premium. Additionally, he must suffer a 12 month loss of operating privileges.

Jeffrey Duane Taylor, 39, of Johnsonburg, pleaded guilty to the charge of possession with the intent to manufacture or deliver. He was placed on probation for a period of 18 months and must pay $35 supervision fees, a $500 fine, $100 for Act 198, restitution in the amount of $80, $250 for DNA testing, and $380.75 for the cost of prosecution.

Stephen Joseph Tegano, 27, of St. Marys, pleaded guilty to two counts of DAI. He was sentenced to incarceration at Elk County Prison for a period of no less than 72 hours and no more than 6 months for each count with the sentences to run concurrent to each other but consecutive to a sentence he is currently serving. He also is eligible for work release. He must pay $35 supervision fees, a $1,000 fine with half going to the County of Elk and half to the City of St. Marys, $150 for Phase II Countermeasures, $300 for Act 198, and $674.83 for the cost of prosecution. He must also complete 50 hours of community service with a $7.50 insurance premium. Additionally, he must suffer a 12 month loss of operating privileges.

Tegano also pleaded guilty to another two counts of DAI. He was sentenced to enrollment in the Intermediate Punishment Program for a period of five years with the first 90 days to be spent incarcerated at Elk County Prison. This sentence will be served consecutive to the earlier imposed sentence. He must also pay $35 supervision fees, a $1,500 fine with half going to the County of Elk and half to the City of St. Marys, $300 for Act 198, restitution in the amount of $146, and $597.25 for the cost of prosecution. He must also complete 50 hours of community service with a $7.50 insurance premium. Additionally, he must suffer an 18 month loss of operating privileges to be served consecutively to his previously imposed sentence.

Jessica Rae Yonker pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was placed on probation for a period of 12 months and must pay $35 supervision fees, a $300 fine, $100 for Act 198, and $452.75 for the cost of prosecution.

Matthew Mikel Silvis had sentencing continued until March 2.