Christina E. Hale
FRACKVILLE — A Shenandoah man charged with stabbing and assaulting a woman in Frackville on March 16 appeared for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale, where prosecutors withdrew the most serious offenses.
Ronexon Luis Collado, 22, of 115 N. West St., was arrested by Frackville police Patrolman Philip Petrus and charged with felony aggravated assault; misdemeanor offenses of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and two counts of disorderly conduct; and a summary charge of harassment.
Assistant District Attorney Kimm Montone withdrew aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault and one count of disorderly conduct, while Collado waived the remaining two offenses — disorderly conduct and harassment — to Schuylkill County Court.
Petrus charged Collado with assaulting Bethany Fowler in the area of the 400 block of South Lehigh Avenue during an argument. Petrus said the argument escalated, with Collado brandishing a black pocket knife and stabbing the woman, causing injuries to her arm and lower back.
Collado was taken into custody a short time later without incident and the woman taken to a local hospital for treatment, Petrus said.
Other court cases included:
Brian K. King, 40, of 8 Broadwing Circle, Hamburg — withdrawn: false identification to law enforcement, driving without a license and careless driving. Waived for court: DUI and DUI-high rate.
Jennifer M. Probition, 38, of 800 W. High St., Frackville — waived for court: possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Stephen J. Bayer
TAMAQUA — A 44-year-old borough man charged with assaulting another man on Feb. 18 at a Tamaqua business waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Stephen J. Bayer.
Ronald W. Pratt, 504 Washington St., was arrested by Tamaqua police Patrolman Corey Herring and charged with one count each of simple assault and harassment. By waiving his right to a hearing, Pratt will now have to answer to both charges in Schuylkill County Court.
Herring charged Pratt with assaulting Christopher Miller about 11:40 a.m. at Hiller’s Hideaway, 514 E. Union St.
Herring said Pratt confronted Miller near the door of the business and struck him in the face, causing multiple facial fractures that required medical treatment.
Other court cases included:
Robin Erney, 24, of 423 Hazle St., Tamaqua — waived for court: retail theft.
John W. Welfel, 24, of 318 W. Abbott St., Lansford — held for court: false identification to law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Cody M. Andrewsky, 21, of 45 Lower St., Morea — waived for court: failure to keep right, DUI-controlled substance, disregard for single traffic lane, no headlights, purchase of alcohol by a minor and turning movements and required signals.
Brett M. Kline, 22, of 10 W. Centre St., Apt. 606, Mahanoy City — waived for court: retail theft and receiving stolen property.