District Court Logs, Jan. 26 to Jan. 31, 2018

Published: 02-12-2018 5:43 PM

Andrew M. Larareo, 30, of West Hartford, Conn. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Greenfield by state police to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation, and no inspection sticker.

Laura L. Lebeau, 48, of Newbury, N.H. Admitted to sufficient facts for rate of speeding exceeding the posted limit in Bernardston by state police. Fined $105, paid by 3/9/18. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Jeanette Fishell, 63, of Guilford, Vt. Pleaded innocent to operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Greenfield. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 5/25/18 for pretrial conference.

Alexander M. Biodeau, 33, of Hadley. Pleaded innocent to rate of speeding exceeding the posted limit, miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle in Deerfield by state police. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 2/28/18 for pretrial conference.

Eric L. Thurston, 33, of Westminster, Vt. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in Deerfield dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Bryan J. Majewski, 39, of North Main Street, South Deerfield. Pleaded innocent to breaking and entering a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony in Deerfield. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/8/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Alexa A. Daigle, 28, of Upper Road, Deerfield. Pleaded innocent to operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, being an operator of a motor vehicle while sending/reading an electronic message, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and miscellaneous municipal motor vehicle ordinance or bylaw, to wit, failure to use care in starting, stopping, turning or backing. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/30/18 for pretrial conference.

Catherine F. Clark, 37, of Brookside Avenue, Greenfield. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Buckland to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Found not responsible for no inspection sticker.

Orange, Jan. 30, Judge David S. Ross

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Donald A. Devarney, 35, of Winchendon. Found not guilty following a jury trail for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, in Athol. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, was not prosecuted, as, according to a statement made by a counsel from the district attorney’s office, (this is) in the interests of justice. Found not responsible for no inspection sticker, Found responsible for improper operation of a motor vehicle, but was filed by the court.

Eric R. Stone, 18, of Packard Road, Orange. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit, a broom. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/23/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 12 hours of community service, in lieu of regular 16 hours.

Stanley Woodbury, 29, of Grove Street, Orange. Pleaded innocent to malicious destruction of property over $250 value, larceny over $250, and trespassing. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/23/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Greenfield, Jan. 31, Judge Michael Ripps

Jorge A. Sanchez, 23, of Springfield. Admitted to sufficient facts for larceny over $250. Sentenced to eight months in the house of correction, concurrent with sentence in another case, and was given credit for 24 days served.

Sally A. Gomario-Grosberg, 67, Lee Road, South Deerfield, Pleaded innocent to larceny over $250 from a person 60, or over, and/or disabled in Greenfield by Deerfield Police. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/7/18 for pretrial conference.

Justin E. Morse, 21, of North Bennington, Vt. Pleaded innocent to possessing a Class D drug, to wit, marijuana in Greenfield by state police. Bail set at $300, cash, and it was posted. Continued to 3/26/18 for pretrial conference.

Stephanie Dubay, 27, of Amherst Road, Sunderland. Admitted to sufficient facts for speeding in Sunderland. Fined $100, but a surfine was waived. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Ashley J. Martel, 29, of Adams. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Whately. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 7/30/19. Must have no drugs, and subject to screens, and transfer to Valor Court, with victim-witness assessment of $50. Must have mental health and substance abuse evaluations, and take any after-care recommended. Found not responsible for missing a registration sticker.

Daniel S. Bissonette, 33, of Southampton. Pleaded innocent to operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and going the wrong way on a sate highway in Whately by state police. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/28/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150 and $50 counsel contribution.

Bruce M. Spradling, 54, of Silver Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to violation of an abuse prevention order. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/14/18 for pretrial conference.

Greenfield, Jan. 31, Judge William Mazanec III

Timothy R. Harrington, 37, of Worcester. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, subsequent offense, in Shelburne to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs by 3/9/18. Charges of operating with suspended registration, and uninsured motor vehicle, both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for failure to stop/yield.

Orange, Jan. 31, Judge David S. Ross

Tyrone C. McClure, 38, of Tremont Street, Athol. Charge of being a sex offender failing to register, subsequent offense, was not prosecuted, as, according to a statement made by a counsel from the district attorney’s office, as reason therefore, the defendant agreed to submit a plea on these allegations in Franklin County Superior Court by way of the district attorney’s complaint. On Jan. 30, 2018, the honorable court in “Franklin County Superior Court accepted the defendant’s change of plea, , so accordingly the defendant is sentenced on this matter as well as another matter that was pending in Superior Court.

Greenfield, Feb. 1, Judge William Mazanec III

Robert J. Boyd, 31, of Adamsville Road, Colrain. Charges of operating under the influence of liquor, or 0.08 percent, second offense, and operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, in Greenfield, were both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Robert J. Boyd, 31, of Adamsville Road, Colrain. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, in Monroe by state police, same date as in first count, but different town. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 8/30/19 with victim-witness assessment of $50, and must complete the Veteran’s Court program. Must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens/tests, and must have mental health and substance abuse evaluations, and take any after-care recommended. Admitted to sufficient facts for leaving the scene of property damage, and two charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 8/30/19, on all three charges, with the same conditions as in count one.

Robert J. Boyd, 31, of Adamsville Road, Colrain. Admitted to sufficient facts for using a motor vehicle without authority, in Colrain, different date from previous cases and different town, but continued without a finding until 8/30/19, with all the same conditions as in the previous docket. Admitted to sufficient facts for leaving the scene of property damage, and operating a motor vehicle with license suspended. Sufficient facts found in both, but continued without a finding until 8/30/19, with the same condition as in the previous docket. Must perform eight hours a month of community service in lieu of payment of $65 a month.

Brandon Hall, 30, of Springfield. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Deerfield by state police dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation.

Corey B. Stafford, 31, of Madison Circle, Greenfield. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in Deerfield dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for rate of speeding exceeding the posted limit.

Neal E. Smiaroski, 48, of State Road, Whately. Pleaded guilty to operating under the influence of liquor, or 0.08 percent, amended to second offense. Placed on probation until 1/31/20, with two-year loss of license. Fined $500, with $100 surfine, OUI victims assessment of $50, and head-injury assessment of $250. Must take and complete a 14-day inpatient counseling, and take any after-care recommended, and pay fee of $1,050. Must have mental health evaluation and take any after-care recommended. Charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop for police, were dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for no inspection sticker, speeding, marked lanes violation, and possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150 and $150 legal counsel contribution. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month, but it was converted to perform eight hours a month for community service.

Sarah M. McCulloch, 34, of Pine Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to larceny over $250 by a single scheme. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 4/4/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Denise J. Bouchard, 46, of Seventh Street, Turners Falls. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on family/household member. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/29/19 for pretrial conference. Must perform 16 hours community service in lieu of legal counsel fee.

Shammah S. White, 30, of Bridge Street, Millers Falls. Pleaded guilty to operating under the influence of liquor, or 0.08 percent, second offense, in Greenfield. Placed on probation until 1/31/20. Must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens/tests. Fined $500, plus $100 surfine, OUI victims assessment of $50, head-injury assessment of $250, and victim-witness assessment of $50, Must take and complete a 14-day inpatient counseling, and pay the fee of $1,050. Must have mental health evaluation and take any after-care recommended. Must comply with the Scram unit, and must sign releases so that the probation office can monitor attendance at programs ordered by the judge, Found not responsible for possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, Found not responsible for marked lanes violation. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month, but it was converted to eight hours a month of community service.

Ricky D. Bonny, 41, of Hadley. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, second offense, amended down from third offense. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 1/31/19, with 45-day mandatory loss of license, plus head-injury assessment of $250, and OUI victims assessment of $50. Must take and complete the driver alcohol education program, and pay the fee of $726.80. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Sam M. St. Hilaire, 27, of Main Road, Colrain. Pleaded innocent to reckless endangerment of a child, and assault and battery on family/household member in Colrain by state police. Released on personal recognizance. Must stay 100 yards away from and have no contact with a named person, and a Colrain location. Must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens, and must comply with the GPS unit with an exclusion zone within the town of Colrain, but the GPS fee is waived. A C276, section 56A form was filed by the Commonwealth. Allegation of abuse under Chapter 276, Section 56A was found. Continued to 4/4/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Ebony M. Randolph, 27, of Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on family/household member, assault on family/household member, and disorderly conduct. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 4/4/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Lawrence Sprague, 61, of Belmont. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, to be dismissed on payment of $100 court costs, this date, and it was paid. Found not responsible for unregistered motor vehicle. Charge of number plate violation to conceal identification was dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Lindsay J. Nickerson, 25, of Keene, N.H. Pleaded innocent to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and exhibiting another (persons) license. Bail set at $200 cash. Continued to 2/23/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Amanda M. Thatcher, 40, of Wells Street, Greenfield. Found guilty for disturbing the peace, subsequent offense, filed with defendant’s consent, until 8/1/18.

Amanda M. Thatcher, 40, of Wells Street, Greenfield. Pleaded guilty to violation of an abuse prevention order, different date from previous case. Sentenced to 43 days in the house of correction, and given credit for the 43 days. Found responsible for miscellaneous municipal motor vehicle ordinance or bylaw, to wit, possessing an open container of, and drinking, alcohol in public to be dismissed on payment of $100 court costs, by 8/1/18. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Amanda M. Thatcher, 40, of Wells Street, Greenfield. Charge of walking or riding on a railroad track, different date from previous cases, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Dawson Oot 32, of Spofford, N.H. Admitted to sufficient facts for possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin in Greenfield by state police. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 8/1/18, with victim-witness assessment of $50, and must continue with current counseling. Admitted to sufficient facts for possessing a Class B drug, to wit, cocaine. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 8/1/18, and must continue with current counseling. Second charge of possessing a Class B drug, to wit, suboxone dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for unregistered motor vehicle. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Greenfield, Feb. 2, Judge Mark Pasquerillo

Mark A. Hicks-Boyden, 25, of Adamsville Road, Colrain. Pleaded innocent to malicious destruction of property over $250 value in Colrain by state police. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 2/16/18 for pretrial conference.

Kyron M. Carter, 24, of Second Street, Turners Falls. Pleaded innocent to possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin in Whately by state police. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 4/13/18 for pretrial conference.

Meagan A. Vazquez, 38, of Lake Pleasant section of Montague. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Number plate violation dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Zachary C. Bryson, 26, of Chicopee. Pleaded innocent to number plate violation to conceal identification in Deerfield. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/2/18 for pretrial conference.

Jared A. Sedgely, 48, of Fox Hill Road, Bernardston. Placed on pretrial probation until 5/2/18 with order to stay away from the Sunoco Station in Bernardston. Charge of disorderly conduct, yet to be processed.

Andrea Hudson, 33, of Brattleboro, Vt. Placed on pretrial probation until 8/2/18 for vandalizing property in Greenfield, on a 3/21/2007 incident, and the defendant must obey all laws, and general condition of probation.

Noah R. Foster-Marquis, 20, of Lincoln Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to motor vehicle lights violation, and operating with suspended registration. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/2/18 for pretrial conference.

Randy Harbourt, 38, of Merrifield Road, Bernardston. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on a person 60 or over with injury, and resisting arrest. Ordered held without right to bail. Must have evaluation for criminal responsibility, and criminal competency was ordered. Continued to 2/21/18 for pretrial conference.

Robert W. Ahearn, 58, of North Adams. Admitted to sufficient facts for negligent operation of a motor vehicle in Shelburne by state police. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 5/2/18, with victim-witness assessment of $50, and must complete the eight-hour driver’s safety class. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation, and no inspection sticker. Must pay $50 probation supervision fee, one-time.

Nolan Cadigan, 33, of Linden Avenue, Greenfield. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/1/19, with 45-day 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, and early termination is authorized upon completion of the driver alcohol education program. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation, Charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must pay one month only of $65 probation supervision fee.

Jacque Coleman, 29, of Springfield. Pleaded innocent to violation of an abuse prevention order in Montague. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 2/21/18 for pretrial conference.

Jacque Coleman, 29, of Springfield. Pleaded innocent to violation of an abuse prevention order in Montague, different date from previous case. Released on personal recognizance. Must abide by any 209A restraining order in existence. Must have no abuse of the alleged victim, and must stay 50 yards away from and have no contact with a named person or with a specified locale in Turners Falls. Continued to 2/21/18 for pretrial conference.

Julia L. Williams, 39, of Graves Street, South Deerfield, Admitted to sufficient facts for possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 8/1/18, with victim-witness assessment of $50. Must have no drugs, and subject to screens, and must continue with treatment and testing by probation office. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Greenfield, Feb. 5, Judge William Mazanec III

Samantha M. Wolf, 34, of Northampton. Pleaded innocent to possessing a Class B drug, to wit, amphetamines/methamphetamines. Released on personal recognizance. Must have no drugs, and subject to screens. Continued to 3/8/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Rosemary K. Fanale, 66, of Main Street, Shelburne Falls. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on family/household member, breaking and entering into a building in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, intimidating a witness, juror, police, or court official, and assault and battery on a person 60 or over with injury in Greenfield. Bail set at $500 cash, and it was posted. Must abide by any 209A restraining order in existence and must stay 100 yards away from and have no contact with a named person. Continued to 3/28/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Thomas J. Swindell, 32, of Deerfield Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to possessing a Class B drug, to wit, adderall and possessing a Class E drug, to wit, vicodin, operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, operating with suspended registration, uninsured motor vehicle, and no inspection sticker. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/28/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150

Kiara L. Moore, 18, of Beech Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin, and no inspection sticker. Released on personal recognizance. Must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens/tests. Must report to probation three times a week. Must cooperate in a substance abuse evaluation, and take any after-care treatment recommended, and must sign releases so that the probation office can monitor attendance, or other needs ordered by the judge. Continued to 3/1/18 for pretrial conference. Must perform 16 hours community service in lieu of legal counsel fee.

James Burleson, 25, of Linden Avenue, Greenfield. Admitted to sufficient facts for assault and battery on family/household member. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/14/19 with victim-witness assessment of $50. Must stay 100 yards away from and have no contact with a named person. Must take and complete the certified batterer’s intervention program, and must have mental health evaluation and must take and complete the anger management program, and take any after-care recommended. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee, or perform four hours per month community service.

Auston L. Thornton, 21, of Eighth Street, Turners Falls. Pleaded innocent to three charges of attempting to commit a crime, to wit, violation of an abuse prevention order in Greenfield. Bail set at $100. Continued to 3/9/18 for pretrial conference.

Greenfield, Feb. 6, Judge Michael Ripps

Trevor A. Peloquin, 26, of Devens Court, Greenfield. violation of an abuse prevention order in Montague. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/29/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Ken Xiong, 32, of Enfield, Conn. Pleaded innocent to improper use of a credit card under $250, larceny from a building, and larceny of a credit card. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/30/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Nicole H. Farewell, 21, of Canaan, N.H. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating a motor vehicle in violation of a class of license in Bernardston by state police. Fined $160, plus $40 surfine and victim-witness assessment of $50. Continued to 5/4/18 for status review of payments. Admitted to sufficient facts for no registration in possession. sufficient facts found. Fined $35. Charge of conspiracy to violate drug laws dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for speeding, motor vehicle lights violation. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Shawn W. Parsons, 25, of Park Street, Greenfield. Found responsible for charge of miscellaneous municipal motor vehicle ordinance or bylaw, to wit, did use sidewalks, to skate, skateboard, or bicycle in a bus district, in violation of a town of Greenfield violation to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs, this day.

Shawn W. Parsons, 25, of Mill Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, different date from previous case. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 5/4/18 for pretrial conference.

Tina M. Deforge, 51, of Prospect Street, Orange. Admitted to sufficient facts for violation of harassment prevention order in Greenfield.Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 5/4/18 with victim-witness assessment of $50, and must have no abuse of the victim. Must perform 16 hours community service in lieu of legal counsel fee. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Julian J. Martinez, 24, of Hyde Park. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs, paid today. Found not responsible for rate of speeding exceeding the posted limit.

Livia Gonzalez, 42, of Montague City Road, Turners Falls. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs, by 3/16/18 for pretrial conference.

Orange Jan. 26, Judge David S. Ross

Conner B. Myren, 20, Old State Road, Erving. Found not responsible for miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation in Erving, Placed on pretrial probation until 4/24/18 for being a person under 21 in possession of liquor. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Orange Jan. 29, Judge David S. Ross

Deborah L. Marsh, 46, of Capt. Lathrop Drive, South Deerfield. Pleaded innocent to operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, second offense and resisting arrest in Orange. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/9/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Orange, Jan. 30, Judge David S. Ross

Paul R. Demeo, 58, of Pratt Street, Erving. Found guilty following a jury trial for operating under the influence of liquor, second offense, in Erving. Placed on probation until 1/28/20, and must do no driving until the Registry of Motor Vehicles reinstates the license, with operating under the influence fee of $50, head-injury assessment of $250, and victim-witness assessment of $50. Must take and complete a 14-day inpatient counseling, with the fee of $1,050, and take any after-care recommended. Must have no alcohol and subject to screens. Found guilty following a jury trail for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, with head-injury assessment of $250, and placed on probation until 1/29/19, and all conditions as listed in the first count. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month.

Orange, Jan. 31, Judge David S. Ross

Kimberly M. Castine, 37, of East Main Street, Orange. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery. Released on personal recognizance. Inquiry made by the court under 276, Section 56A, a C276, Section 56A form was filed by the Commonwealth. Allegation of abuse under Chapter 276, Section 56A was found. Continued to 3/9/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 12 hours of community service, in lieu of regular 16 hours.

Jesse M. Barnaby, 46, of School Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to vandalizing property, and disturbing the peace. Bail set at $300 cash by agreement. Continued to 3/2/18 for pretrial conference.

Joshua W. Gleason, 36, of West Main Street, Orange. Charge of assault and battery on family/household member, was not prosecuted, as, according to a statement made by a counsel from the district attorney’s office, the alleged victim didn’t appear for trial, despite in-hand summons.

Thomas M. Drake, 29, of Wendell Road, Shutesbury. Admitted to sufficient facts for negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 7/31/18 with head-injury assessment of $250, and victim-witness assessment of $50. Charge of operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent, was dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Christian T. Yobst, 50, of Lincoln Street, Greenfield. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of drugs. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/1/19, 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. Must take a Clean Slate program and must provide records to probation, and have any substance abuse program if it is deemed necessary. Admitted to sufficient facts for possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/1/19 with same conditions as in the previous count. Charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for open container of marijuana in a vehicle, possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, no license in possession, no inspection sticker, and failure to notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles of a name or address change. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Orange, Feb. 1, Judge David S. Ross

Dennis Canning, 58, of South Athol Road, Athol. Charge of assault and battery on family/household member, was not prosecuted, as, according to a statement made by a counsel from the district attorney’s office, the victim, in this matter, recanted her statement; the additional witnesses were not on the scene as previously represented to officers; the Commonwealth wouldn’t be able to meet its burden beyond a reasonable doubt. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 16 hours of community service.

Orange, Feb. 2, Judge David S. Ross

Tina M. Deforge, 51, of Prospect Street, Orange. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/9/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 12 hours of community service, in lieu of regular 16 hours.

Helena Sysoumang, 25, of North Adams. Charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and marked lanes violation in Erving. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/12/18 for pretrial conference.

Allen Martin, 40, of Wells Street, Greenfield. Charges of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, and motor vehicle lights violation in Erving. Both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

David Novak, 38, of Dudley. Found responsible for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in Erving. Fined $100 and decriminalized, to wit, converted to a civil offense.

Diego Tacun-Minchala, 32, of Worcester. Charge of being the owner of, or the person in control of, a motor vehicle, did knowingly permit such vehicle to be operated by a person who was unlicensed or whose license had been suspended or revoked in Erving to be dismissed on payment of $50, forthwith.

Dakota M. Whitmore, 21, of Daniel Shays Highway, Orange. Pleaded innocent to charges of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, and miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation in Orange by state police. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/5/18 for pretrial conference. Must Pay $50 default warrant fee.

Rebecca E. Andrews, 37, of Sterling. Admitted to sufficient facts for dispensing a drug without a prescription. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/1/19, with victim-witness assessment of $50, and must comply with all Board of Pharmacy requirements, and must sign releases so that the probation office can monitor attendance at programs ordered by the judge. Admitted to sufficient facts for larceny under $250, amended down from larceny from a building. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/1/19. Admitted to sufficient facts for second charge of dispensing a drug without a prescription. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/1/19. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Carson J. Goveia, 24, of Euclid Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 2/26/18 for pretrial conference. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Orange, Feb. 5, Judge David S. Ross

Carlos Peneda, 48, of Stow. Pleaded innocent to animal cruelty to/by custodian, in Warwick by MSPCA. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/19/18 for pretrial conference.

Norman Gilbert, 30, of Crescent Street, Athol. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Orange dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Marina E. Korpita, 20, of Russell Street, Sunderland. Charge of being the owner of, or the person in control of, a motor vehicle, did knowingly permit such vehicle to be operated by a person who was unlicensed or whose license had been suspended or revoked in Erving to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs, by 3/5/18.

Gilbert Cruz, 21, of Snow Hill, N.C. Pleaded innocent to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, in Erving. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/5/28 for pretrial conference.

Andrew J. LaMarche, 38, of East Main Street, Orange. Pleaded innocent to operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Orange. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/2/18 for pretrial conference.

Samantha North, 26, of Johnson Road, Orange. Charges of operating with suspended registration, and uninsured motor vehicle. Both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Yvonne D. Bourgeois, 65, of North Main Street, Charges of operating with suspended registration, and uninsured motor vehicle in Erving. Both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for unregistered motor vehicle.

Michael S. Rooney, 40, of Milford. Charge of possessing a Class B drug, to wit, oxycodone in Erving to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation, and speeding in violation of special regulation.

Lloyd K. Brooks, 62, of Ellis Drive, Orange. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of liquor or 0.08 percent in Erving. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/5/19, with 45 days mandatory loss of license, and must do no driving until the Registry of Motor Vehicles reinstates the 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, and take any after-care recommended. Charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for obstructing a stationary emergency vehicle, and speeding in violation of special regulation. Must pay probation supervision fee of $65 per month.

Larry J. Bunker, 31, of Park Street, Athol. Pleaded guilty to possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin, sentenced to six months in the house of correction, suspended. Placed on probation for one year, 2/5/19. Must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens, and must take and complete a substance abuse evaluation, and take any after-care treatment recommended. Charge of being present where Heroin is kept, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Kyron M. Carter, 24, of Second Street, Turners Falls. Pleaded innocent to operating under the influence of drugs, and no inspection sticker in Leverett. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 3/2/18 for pretrial conference.

Shane Fugere, 27, of Tully Road, Orange. Charge of possessing a Class B drug, to wit, heroin dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Shane Fugere, 27, of Tully Road, Orange. Admitted to sufficient facts for possessing a Class A drug, to wit, heroin, same date as in previous case, but correct listing for Class A drug. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/5/19, with victim-witness assessment of $50, and must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens. Charge of conspiracy to violate drug laws dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Shane Fugere, 27, of Tully Road, Orange. Charge of possessing a Class B drug, to wit, heroin again, same date as in previous cases. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Veronica L. Ocasio, 21, of Sanders Street, Athol. Admitted to sufficient facts for improper use of a credit card under $250. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 8/2/18. Must have no drugs or alcohol, and subject to screens, and must take and complete a substance abuse evaluation, and take any after-care treatment recommended, and must complete the Womanhood Program. Charge of identity fraud dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Feb. 6, Orange, Judge David S. Ross

Michelle T. Bono, 26, of Central Street, Athol. Charge of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended in Athol by state police to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs, forthwith. Found not responsible for motor vehicle lights violation.

Simon E. Winikainen, 34, of Anson, Maine. Admitted to sufficient facts for possessing a Class C drug, to wit, liquid THC in Erving, charges of operating under the influence of drugs, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 2/5/19 with victim-witness assessment of $50, and all drug substances were seized and ordered forfeited. Charges of operating under the influence of drugs, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, were not prosecuted, as, according to a statement made by a counsel from the district attorney’s office, due to the state of the law at this time, the Commonwealth can’t prove these charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Second charge of possessing a Class C drug, to wit, THC, and carrying a dangerous weapon, to wit, a knife were both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for open container of marijuana in a vehicle. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Steven M. Rocheleau, 32, of Winthrop Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 2/9/18 for pretrial conference.

Steven M Rocheleau, 32, of Winthrop Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, different date from previous case. Released on personal recognizance. Continued to 2/9/18 for pretrial conference.

Steven M Rocheleau, 32, of Winthrop Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to strangulation or suffocation, assault and battery on a pregnant victim, assault and battery on family/household member, assault and battery, with a dangerous weapon on the pregnant victim, and of threatening to commit a crime, to wit, murder. Held without right to bail until 2/9/18 for bail hearing. Inquiry made by the court under 276, Section 56A. A C276, Section 56A form was filed by the Commonwealth. Allegation of abuse under Chapter 276, Section 56A was found. Must pay legal counsel fee of $150.

Jammie P. Brown, 45, of Prospect Street, Athol. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery on family/household member. Released on personal recognizance. Inquiry made by the court under 276, Section 56A. A C276, Section 56A form was filed by the Commonwealth. Allegation of abuse under Chapter 276, Section 56A was found. Continued to 3/30/`8 for pretrial conference. Must pay counsel fee of $150, or perform 12 hours of community service, in lieu of regular 16 hours.

Derek Hartin, 29, of Royalston. Pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with license suspended. Sentenced to 10 days in the house of correction, direct, and concurrent with another case and given credit for time served. Pleaded guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle. Sufficient facts found, but continued without a finding until 18 months in the house of correction, 75 days direct, suspended. Placed on probation until 2/4/20. Must have no alcohol and subject to screens. Must take and complete a substance abuse evaluation, and take any after-care treatment recommended. Charge of larceny from a person dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Probation is same and concurrent with the previous case.

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