Matthew E. Gonyea, Charge of speeding in Erving. Fined $55, and head-injury assessment of $50. Found not responsible for number plate violation. Charge of being a person under 21 in possession of liquor dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must Pay $50 default warrant fee.
Robert F. Johnson, 52, of Main Street, Greenfield. Found innocent (not guilty) following a bench trial, for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, second offense. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation, following the bench trial. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.
Pirrip J. Sobieski, 30, of Main Street, Colrain. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, but continued without a finding until 6/18/18, with 45 days mandatory loss of license, plus OUI fee of $250, OUI victims assessment of $50, head-injury assessment of $250, and victim-witness assessment of $50. Must take and complete the driver alcohol education program, and pay the fee of $726.80. Charge of assault and battery dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month.
Elaine S. Ivanowski, 27, of South Main Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on family/household member, and reckless endangerment of a child. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 8/22/17 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.
Colleen M. Hathaway, 38, of Fourth Street, Turners Falls. Charge of shoplifting at Food City in Montague dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.
Antonio P. Candello, 47, of Brattleboro Road, Bernardston. Pleaded guilty to strangulation or suffocation. Placed on probation until 6/19/18, must have mental health evaluation and take any after-care recommended, including 14-day inpatient alcohol education program. Must have no abuse of the victim, and must go to counseling at Community Support Options. Must sign releases so that the probation office can monitor attendance at programs ordered by the judge.
Walter J. Piela, 66, of River Road, Deerfield. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, but continued without a finding until 6/19/18, with 45 days mandatory loss of license, plus OUI fee of $250, OUI victims assessment of $50, head-injury assessment of $250, and victim-witness assessment of $50. Must take and complete the driver alcohol education program, and pay the fee of $726.80. Charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for failure to drive in the right lane. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month.
Michael J. Tirrell, 62, of Haywood Street, Greenfield. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent in Greenfield by state police, but continued without a finding until 6/19/18, with 45 days mandatory loss of license, plus OUI fee of $250, OUI victims assessment of $50, head-injury assessment of $250, and victim-witness assessment of $50. Must take and complete the driver alcohol education program, and pay the fee of $726.80. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation, Must pay legal counsel fee of $150, and $250 legal counsel contribution. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month.
Megan E. Zank, 19, of Water Street, Greenfield. Charge of shoplifting, at Adam and Eve store on Main Street, in Greenfield. Placed on probation until 9/20/17, and to be dismissed on full payment of $49 restitution at Adam and Eve store.
Lisa Batalona, 43, of South Main Street, Athol. Placed on pretrial probation until 12/19/17 for assault with a dangerous weapon, to wit, a wooden handled hammer. Must take medication as prescribed, and must take and complete a substance abuse evaluation, and take any after-care treatment recommended. Second charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, to wit, the same hammer, was dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.
Karena S. LeFrancois, 49, of Pleasant Street, Athol. Admitted to sufficient facts for leaving the scene of property damage, but continued without a finding until 10/27/17, with victim-witness assessment of $50, and must take and complete the safe driver education program, (Brains at Risk program). Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.
Christopher O’Donnell, 23, of unknown address in Athol. Admitted to sufficient facts for assault and battery, but continued without a finding until 9/19/17, with victim-witness assessment of $50, Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.