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Posted on: March 3, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Theft Charge Leads to State Prison Sentence

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HONESDALE -- Wayne County District Attorney AG Howell announced the following cases addressed by President Judge Janine Edwards on Feb. 6:

RODNEY GOLSON, age 22 of Bloomsburg, PA, was sentenced to the State Correctional Facility for a period of not less than 6 months nor more than 60 months for one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition (M1).  He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution. The incident occurred on July 3, 2016 in Bethany Borough, Wayne County.

RICHARD ASTLE, age 55 of Honesdale, PA, was sentenced to the Wayne County Correctional Facility for a period of not less than 8 months nor more than 23 months for two counts of Simple Assault (M2). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, pay a fine in the amount of $200.00.  Undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with all recommendation for treatment, engage in drug and alcohol treatment within two months of being released from incarceration, undergo a mental health evaluation and comply with all recommendations for treatment, and have no contact with the victim.  The incident occurred on August 30, 2019 in Honesdale Borough, Wayne County.

CHAD ANDERSON, age 31 of Honesdale, PA, was placed on probation for a period of 12 months for one count of Resisting Arrest or Other Law Enforcement (M2) and Harassment – Engaged in a Course of Conduct (S).  He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution and pay a fine in the amount of $100.00.  Undergo a mental health evaluation and comply with all recommendations for treatment and complete an anger management program while on supervision.  The incident occurred on May 4, 2019 in Honesdale Borough, Wayne County.

JOSEPH LANGONE, age 28 of Honesdale, PA, was placed on probation for a period of 6 months for one count of Disorderly Conduct (M3).  He was also order to pay the costs of prosecution and pay a fine in the amount of $300.00.  Complete an anger management program approved by probation officer.  The incident occurred on August 2, 2019 in Honesdale Borough, Wayne County.

EVAN MUNLEY, age 24 of Lake Ariel, PA, was placed on probation for a period of 60 months as a level 3 offender for one count of DUI-Highest Rate (M1).  Placed on House Arrest with Electronic and Alcohol Monitoring through the SCRAM program for a period of 90 days, pay a fine in the amount of $1,500.00, and participate and cooperate with the drug and alcohol addiction treatment in accordance with drug and alcohol assessment.  Attend and complete the Alcohol Highway Safety Program, complete 25 hours of community service with 6 months, and participate in counseling with the Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Recovery Specialist and comply with all recommendations for treatment.  The incident occurred on August 15, 2019 in Honesdale Borough, Wayne County.


JAMES SENEY, age 34 of Waymart, PA, was placed on probation for a period of 6 months as a level 3 offender for one count of DUI (M).  Placed on House Arrest with Electronic and Alcohol Monitoring through the SCRAM program for a period of 3 days, pay a fine in the amount of $1,000.00, and participate and cooperate with the drug and alcohol addiction treatment in accordance with drug and alcohol assessment.  Attend and complete the Alcohol Highway Safety Program, complete 25 hours of community service with 6 months, and continue mental health treatment and comply with any recommendations for treatment.  The incident occurred on June 5, 2019 in South Canaan Township, Wayne County.


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