Laurence T. Smith, 54, of Main Street, Northfield. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent in Erving, but continued without a finding until 5/18/19, with 45 days mandatory loss of license, head-injury assessment of $250, OUI victims assessment of $50, and victim-witness assessment of $50. Must take and complete the driver alcohol education program, and pay the fee of $726.80. Two charges of carrying a dangerous weapon both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth, with forfeiture of the weapons. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month.
Jay Pressley, 27, of Cottage Street, Orange. Admitted to sufficient facts for assault and battery on family/household member, but continued without a finding until 5/18/18, and must take and complete a substance abuse evaluation, and take any after-care treatment recommended. Must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens/tests, and must take and complete the certified inpatient abuse education program. Admitted to sufficient facts for intimidating a witness, juror, police, or court official, but continued without a finding until 5/18/18, with victim-witness assessment of $90. Must take and complete a substance abuse evaluation, and take any after-care treatment recommended. Must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens/tests, and take and complete the same program as in the previous count. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Kenneth H. Stanikmas, 58, of Hinsdale, N.H. Admitted to sufficient facts for two charges of carrying a dangerous weapon, to wit, a switchblade knife and a dagger, respectively, in Erving but continued without a finding until 8/18/17, with victim-witness assessment of $90 assessed on the first count. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.
Aaron E. Labor, 35, of Congress Street, Orange. Pleaded guilty to assault and battery on a police officer, placed on probation until 11/19/18 and must take and complete a substance abuse evaluation, and take any after-care treatment recommended. Must have no drugs, and subject to screens. Pleaded guilty to wanton destruction of property over $250, sentenced to 90 days in the house of correction, direct and concurrent with sentence in another case, and given credit for 28 days time served. Pleaded guilty to assault, sentenced to 90 days in the house of correction, direct, and concurrent with sentence in another case, with credit for 28 days time served. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month, but is waived during the first year.
Rodney Cofske, 51, of Eagleville Road, Orange. Placed on pretrial probation until 11/17/17 for violation of an abuse prevention order, Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Dulcie A. McAndrews, 34, of Central Street, Erving. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery in Athol. Released on personal recognizance. Must stay 50 yards away from and have no contact with the alleged victim. Inquiry made by the court under 276, section 56A, a C276, section 56A form, was filed by the Commonwealth. An allegation of abuse under 276, section 56A, was found. Continued to 6/6/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150, with $350 counsel contribution.
Gates Tuttle III, 46, of Adams Street, Orange. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on family/household member, strangulation or suffocation, and disturbing the peace. Released on personal recognizance on conditions, do not commit federal, state, or local crime, must stay away from and have no contact with a named person, and with the home of the victim, must have no contact with a victim/witness, do not possess a firearm, must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens/tests, and a GPS system to be installed. Inquiry made by the court under 276, section 56A, a C276, section 56A form was filed by the Commonwealth. An allegation of abuse under 276, section 56A, was found. Continued to 7/10/17 for pretrial conference.
Sandra A. Bezio, 38, of Walnut Street, Athol. Charges of operating with suspended registration, and uninsured motor vehicle, in Orange. Both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.
Elizabeth L. Pangbum, 40, of Leverett Road, Shutesbury, Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, in Leverett, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth prior to arraignment. Found not responsible for unregistered motor vehicle, and failure to notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles of a name or address change.
Susan M. Martin, 47, of West Main Street, Orange. Pleaded innocent to vandalizing property, and larceny under $250, released on personal recognizance, continued to 7/10/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Reid Vaniderstine, 23, of Locke Hill Road, Wendell. Charges of using a motor vehicle without authority, leaving the scene of property damage and speeding were not prosecuted, as, according to a statement made by a counsel from the district attorney’s office, (this is) in the interest of justice.
Tyler G. Peterson, 20, of Winchendon. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Orange. To be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Found not responsible for no inspection sticker,
Arben Konjuhi, 20, of South Main Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on a police officer, assault on family/household member, breaking and entering a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, and intimidating a witness, juror, police, or court official. Bail set at $500 cash. Must have no alcohol and subject to screens and testing. Continued to 6/13/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Christy M. Thibeault, 57, of Silver Lake Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to assault. Released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/30/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Nicholas Pollock, 19, of Crescent Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on family/household member. Released on personal recognizance. A C276, section 56A form, was filed by the Commonwealth. An allegation of abuse under 276, section 56A was found. Continued to 7/3/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Crindia M. Fontaine, 42, of East River Street, Orange. Pleaded innocent to larceny of a motor vehicle, and larceny under $250. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 7/3/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
April Tatro, 43, of French King Highway, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to possessing a Class B drug, to wit, crack cocaine, possessing a Class B drug, to wit, suboxone, possessing a Class E drug, to wit, Klonopin, possessing a Class E drug, to wit, Ritalin, operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, no license in possession, no inspection sticker, and failure to notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles of a name or address change in Erving. Released on personal recognizance.Advised of right to drug examination.Continued to 7/3/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Patrick Marz, 37, of East Prospect Street, Erving. Pleaded innocent to larceny over $250, vandalizing property, and larceny under $250 in Orange. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 6/30/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Michael J. Kostanski, 43, of Mountain Road, Gill. Pleaded innocent to being present where heroin is kept in Erving. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 6/13/17 for pretrial conference.
Rachael A. Dillenback, 23, of South Prospect Street, Millers Falls. Pleaded innocent to intimidating a witness, juror, police, or court official in Erving. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 6/30/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.
Denise Dirth, 29, of Main Street, Athol. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs.
John V. Richardson, 32, of Gage Road, Athol. Admitted to sufficient facts for possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin in Orange. Placed on probation until 11/23/18, with victim-witness assessment of $90, and must take and complete the drug court program and abide by all of its conditions. Must provide a DNA database sample to state police. Admitted to sufficient facts for possessing a Class B drug, to wit, crack cocaine, and operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, amended down from operating a motor vehicle with suspended license for operating under the influence of liquor, and both were placed on probation until 11/23/18, with same conditions as in count one. Found not responsible for no inspection sticker. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month, or perform eight hours a month to community service.
Madysen C. Bailey, 21, of Cottage Street, Athol. Admitted to sufficient facts for larceny over $250 by a single scheme, but continued without a finding until 11/21/17 with restitution yet to be determined. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee, or perform four hours per month community service, but is offset by any restitution payments once determined.
Shane A. Fugere, 26, of Tully Road, Orange. Pleaded innocent to possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin and conspiracy to violate drug laws in Orange. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 7/17/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Jessica L. Johnson, 29, of Troy, N.H. Pleaded innocent to possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin, conspiracy to violate drug laws, and operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Athol. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 7/17/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.