District Court Logs, April 26 to May 3, 2016

Duane Casavecchia, 43, of Daniel Shays Highway, Athol. Admitted to sufficient facts for assault and battery, amended down from assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit, a knife, but continued without a finding until 10/25/16, with victim witness assessment of $50, and must have no alcohol, and subject to testing. Charge of assault and battery on a family or household member, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee. Must pay $65 per month probation supervision fee.

Cynthia Loyd, 54, of Brattleboro, Vt. Found responsible for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in Bernardston by state police, fined $50, and decriminalized, to wit, converted to a civil complaint.

Marina S. Pirozhkov, 24, of Elm Street, Greenfield. Charge of being an operator refusing to identify his or her self, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, also to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs.

Sean P. Martin, 26, of Whately Road, South Deerfield. Pleaded innocent to operating under the influence of liquor, and speeding, in Deerfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 5/26/16 for pretrial conference. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Carmelo Torres Jr. 35, of Winchester, N.H. Admitted to sufficient facts for larceny under $250 value, amended down from larceny over $250, fined $250 plus victim witness assessment of $50.

Jesse A. James, 37, of North Cross Road, Gill. Admitted to sufficient facts for possession of a Class A drug, to wit, heroin, sentenced to 9 months in the house of correction, direct, with recommendation that it be spent at Howard Street facility in Springfield, and given credit for time held. Must provide a DNA sample to the state data bank.

Jason J. Betinis, 56, of East Hawley Road, Charlemont. Pleaded innocent to malicious destruction of property over $250 value, disorderly conduct, two charges of threatening to commit a crime, to wit, murder in the first charge, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, in the second charge, and a separate charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit, a stick, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/7/16 for pretrial conference. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee, and $100 legal counsel contribution,

Joshua D. Hastings, 32, of Turnpike Road, Turners Falls Pleaded innocent to failure to stop for police, operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding, in Deerfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 5/26/16 for pretrial conference. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Thomas J. Gilson, 25, of Hope Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to operating with suspended license, in Northfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 7/29/16 for pretrial conference.

Joseph A. Hayward, 57, of Wells Street, Greenfield, Pleaded innocent to two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, to wit, a knife in both charges, but involving two different people, released on personal recognizance, must stay away from and have no contact with the named victims, and must refrain from carrying a knife or pocket knife pending this case, continued to 5/31/16 for pretrial conference. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee, or perform 16 hours community service.

Luis Vazquez-Otero, 36, of Bronx, N.Y. Admitted to sufficient facts for operating under the influence of liquor, in Northfield, but continued without a finding until 4/26/17, with 45-day mandatory loss of license, plus $250 head injury assessment, OUI fee of $250, OUI victim’s assessment of $50, and victim witness fee of $50. Must take and complete the driver alcohol education program, and pay the fee of $707.76. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation and possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee. Must pay $65 per month probation supervision fee. Charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Ernest Cumberbatch, 64, of Unity Avenue, Athol. Pleaded guilty to assault and battery, amended down from indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over, placed on probation until 4/27/18 must have no drugs or alcohol, subject to screens/tests, must stay 50 yards away from and have no contact with the victim, and must have sex offender counseling. Pleaded guilty to a second charge of assault and battery, sentenced to two years in the house of correction, suspended, placed on probation until 4/27/18, with the same conditions as in the first count. Charges of attempting to commit a crime, to wit, rape, and attempt to rape, were not prosecuted, as according to a written statement from a counsel in the district attorney’s office, the remaining charges will be prosecuted in district court. Admitted to sufficient facts for intimidating a witness, a juror, police or court official, but continued without a finding until 4/27/18, with victim witness assessment of $90. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee. Must pay $65 per month probation supervision fee.

Daniel Marry, 35, of Hinsdale, N.H. Pleaded guilty to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, fined $200, plus $100 surfine, Found not responsible for motor vehicle lights violation. Charge of being present where heroin is kept, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Robert W. Rogers, 27, of School Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit, a broom, assault and battery, home invasion, breaking and entering into a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, and vandalizing property, bail set at $5,000 cash or $50,000 surety, continued to 5/23/16 for pretrial conference.

John A. Chapin, 70, of Randall Drive, Guilford, Vt. Charge of operating with suspended license, in Leyden, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Found responsible for marked lanes violation, fined $100. Charge of speeding, charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found responsible for speeding, fined $50, plus head injury assessment of $50.

Robert F. Knight, 46, of Chapman Court, Greenfield. Pleaded guilty to operating with suspended license, in Greenfield by state police, fined $200, plus $50 surfine. Found not responsible for operating or owning a motor vehicle that doesn’t meet the safety regulations of the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Christopher Boucher, 29, of Swanzey, N.H. Charge of carrying a dangerous weapon, in Bernardston by state police, to wit, a knife, to be dismissed on payment of $100 court costs. Found responsible for miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation, fined $35. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Brian M. Giesing, 25, of Southwick. Admitted to sufficient facts for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, but continued without a finding until 10/25/16, and must take driver safety course. Charges of operating with suspended license, number plate violation to conceal identification, and taking another person’s number plate, were all dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Found not responsible for no inspection sticker. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Lee R. Tanguay, 27, of Riverside Drive, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to operating with suspended license, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/29/16 for pretrial conference.

Dustin J. Gilbert, 22, of Burnt Hill Road, Charlemont. Pleaded innocent to operating under the influence of liquor, and resisting arrest, in Greenfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/2/16 for pretrial conference.

Jhims Grand-Pierre, 34, of Fifth Street, Turners Falls. Found responsible for shoplifting at Radio Shack, in Greenfield, filed with defendant’s agreement, until 6/3/16.

Joshua A. Warren, 26, of Belchertown. Pleaded innocent to two charges of larceny from a building, and one of vandalizing property, in Deerfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/9/16 for pretrial conference.

Damien D. Vieu, 28, of K Street, Turners Falls. Pleaded innocent to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and no inspection sticker, in Northfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/2/16 for pretrial conference.

Mark S. Wheeler, 33, of State Road, South Deerfield. Charge of being a juror failing to attend, in Greenfield, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Michael White, 29, of Jones Corner Road, Conway. Pleaded guilty to violation of a harassment prevention order, in Montague, sentenced to eight months in the house of correction, concurrent with sentence in another case, given credit for time held, and any fines or fees are remitted.

Michael White, 29, of Jones Corner Road, Conway. Pleaded guilty to violation of a harassment prevention order, in Montague, different date from previous case, sentenced to eight months in the house of correction, concurrent with sentence in another case, given credit for time held, and any fines or fees are remitted.

Sky M. Babineau, 28, of Gardner. Pleaded guilty to violation of abuse prevention order, in Greenfield, placed on probation until 10/28/16, with victim witness assessment of $50, and must stay 100 yards away from and have no contact with the victim. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Courtney J. Rowland, 24, of Main Street, Northfield. Charge of number plate violation to conceal identification, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Stanley Woodbury, 27, of Grove Street, Orange. Admitted to sufficient facts for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, in Greenfield, but continued without a finding until 10/28/16, with victim witness assessment of $50, and concurrent with sentence in another case and must take safe driver course. Found not responsible for speeding, and failure to wear a seat belt, and marked lanes violation. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee, unless paying in another court.

Joshua A. Warren, 26, of Belchertown. Pleaded innocent to two counts of larceny from a building, and one of vandalizing property, in Deerfield, with the vandalism being in Frontier Regional School District, and the two larcenies are from personal owners of equipment, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/9/16 for pretrial conference.

Joshua A. Warren, 26, of Belchertown. Pleaded innocent to two charges of larceny over $250, different date from previous case, from Frontier Regional School District, in Deerfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/9/16 for pretrial conference.

Cristina Sargento-Ventura, 27, of L Street, Turners Falls. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, in Montague by state police, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs.

Michael Heath, 28, of Turnpike Road, Montague. Charge of operating with suspended license, in Greenfield, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Found not responsible for obstructing a stationary emergency vehicle.

Paul Norwood, 30, of North Street, Shelburne Falls. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, in Greenfield by state police, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. and it was paid.

Gregory R. Kirkpatrick, 31, of Cummington. Found not responsible for unregistered motor vehicle, in Greenfield by state police. Charges of operating with suspended license, and uninsured motor vehicle, both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Matthew E. Borsuk, 24, of Florence. Pleaded innocent to operating under the influence of liquor, failure to stop or yield, number plate violation, and carrying a dangerous weapon, to wit, a sword, in Deerfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/2/16 for pretrial conference.

Camille T. Mata, 46, of Plumtree Road, Sunderland. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/9/16 for pretrial conference. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Cherri Desrosier, 58, of K Street, Turners Falls. Pleaded innocent to assault and battery released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/3/16 for pretrial conference.

Adam Lane, 32, of Central Street, Turners Falls. Charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Found not responsible for no inspection sticker, and no registration in possession.

Chandler P. Blake, 38, of Boston. Fined $100. Charge of operating with suspended license, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Jermaine Roach, 28, of Armory Street, Greenfield. Charge of operating with suspended license, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs, to be paid by 6/10/16. Found not responsible for motor vehicle lights violation.

Kari C. Braverman, 43, of Pleasant Street, South Deerfield. Charge of being a juror failing to attend, in Greenfield, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Troy L. Thomas, 29, of North Street, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to no inspection sticker, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/10/16 for pretrial conference.

Christopher S. Clayton, of South Main Street, Athol. Pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle after his or her license or right to operate a motor vehicle had been revoked by reason of his or her having been found to be an habitual traffic offender, and for possession of a Class A drug, to wit, heroin, in Greenfield, sentenced to 90 days in the house of correction, direct, on both sentences, and concurrent with sentence in another case. Found not responsible for unregistered motor vehicle, and speeding. Charges of number plate violation to conceal identification, and uninsured motor vehicle, were both dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Albert J. Hildreth, Pleaded innocent to being a fugitive from justice on a court warrant, for larceny and breaking and entering, in North Carolina, bail set at $100,000 bail continued to 5/20/16 for pretrial conference.

Karen A. Sanders, 69, of Greenfield, Road, Turners Falls. Admitted to sufficient facts for motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, fined $250, plus $50 surfine, with victim witness assessment of $50, placed on probation until 5/2/17, and no operation of a motor vehicle until the Registry of Motor Vehicles reinstates the license. Must pay $50 per month probation supervision fee.

Kayla C. Gallant, 18, of Factory Hollow, Greenfield. Charge of being the owner or person in control of a motor vehicle who permitted such vehicle to be operated by a person who was unlicensed or whose license had been suspended or revoked, in Montague by state police, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs.

Publio R. Berrios III, 38, of Holyoke. Charge of operating with suspended license, in Greenfield by state police, to be dismissed on payment of $50 court costs. Found not responsible for operating or owning a motor vehicle that doesn't meet the safety regulations of the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Jeremiah S. Wawrzyniak, 25, of Millers Falls Road, Turners Falls. Pleaded guilty to operating under the influence of liquor, second offense, placed on probation until 5/1/18 with two-year loss of license, fined $500, plus $100 surfine, head injury assessment of $250, OUI victims assessment of $50, and victim witness assessment of $50, Must take and complete 14-day inpatient alcohol education program and take any aftercare recommended, and pay the fee of $1,050. Found not responsible for marked lanes violation and speeding. Charge of leaving the scene of property damage dismissed on request of the Commonwealth. Must pay $65 per month probation supervision fee.

Nicole Archambo, 29, of Clement Street, Buckland. Found responsible for no inspection sticker, in Shelburne, fined $50. Found not responsible for speeding. Charge of leaving the scene of property damage, dismissed on request of the Commonwealth.

Dwight McCullough, 61, of Wells Street, Greenfield. Admitted to sufficient facts for shoplifting at CVS in Greenfield, fined $50. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Tyler F. Smith, 20, of North Caldwell Road, Northfield. Pleaded innocent to malicious destruction of property under $250 value, and intimidating a witness, a juror, police or court official, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/6/16 for pretrial conference. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Joseph B. Cook, 37, of Depot Street, Monroe Bridge. Pleaded innocent to operating with suspended registration, uninsured motor vehicle, and unregistered motor vehicle, in Greenfield, released on personal recognizance, continued to 5/11/16 for pretrial conference.

Steven Jackman, 20, of Bayberry Court, Greenfield. Pleaded innocent to malicious destruction of property under $250 value, amended down from malicious damage to a motor vehicle, released on personal recognizance, continued to 6/9/16 for pretrial conference. Must pay $150 legal counsel fee.

Eric Wheeler, 30, listed as homeless, of Greenfield. Charge of failure to register as a sex offender, was not prosecuted, as according to a written statement from a counsel in the district attorney’s office, the defendant’s guilty plea on a related case out of Orange District Court was accepted by the court, and this nolle prosequi is filed as part of plea negotiations.

Joseph A. Fleming, 38, of Parmenter Road, Bernardston. Pleaded innocent to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and being the owner or person in control of a motor vehicle who permitted such vehicle to be operated by a person who was unlicensed or whose license had been suspended or revoked, in Gill by state police, released on personal recognizance, continued to 7/8/16 for pretrial conference.