Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell announced the following case was addressed by President Judge Janine Edwards in Wayne County Court on Thursday, Feb, 24:
JOSEPH ROBERT MAHN, age 31 of Hawley Pa, was sentenced to undergo incarceration in a State Correctional Facility for a period of not less than 36 months nor more than 96 months for one count Criminal Trespass-Break Into Structure (F2), one count Criminal Mischief-Damage Property (M2),one count Criminal Trespass-Enter Structure (F3), one count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M), and one count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution. The incidents occurred on November 26, 2020 and December 5, 2020 in Hawley Borough.
DANIEL MARTIN, age 46 of Carbondale Pa, was sentenced to undergo incarceration in the Wayne County Correctional Facility for a period of not less than 9 months nor more than 24 months for one count Tampering With of Fabricating Physical Evidence (M2), and one count Unauthorized Use of Automobiles and Other Vehicles (M2). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, pay restitution in the amount of $9,073.57, undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations for treatment, and undergo a mental health evaluation and comply with any recommendations for treatment. The incident occurred between August 12, 2021 – August 26, 2021 in Canaan Township.
BRANDON KNECHT, age 35 of Lake Ariel Pa, previously sentenced to 2 to 12 months in the Wayne County Correctional Facility for one count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) was remanded to the Wayne County Correctional Facility for a parole violation. On January 3, 2022 the defendant tested positive for cocaine.
CASSIDY CARVELLA FOX, age 21 of Lake Ariel Pa, was sentenced to undergo incarceration in the Wayne County Correctional Facility for a period of not less than 2 months nor more than 12 months for one count Possession of a Controlled Substance-Heroin (M), and one count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M). She was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations for treatment, continue with mental health treatment and comply with any recommendations for treatment, and maintain employment or provide documentation from a doctor precluding her from employment. The incident occurred on October 21, 2020 in Salem Township.
STEVEN ALLEN HUNSINGER, age 28 of Clarks Summit Pa, was sentenced to 24 months probation for one count Possession of Controlled Substance (M), one count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) and one count Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended/Revoked (S). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, pay a mandatory minimum fine of $200.00, undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations for treatment, undergo a mental health evaluation and comply with any recommendations for treatment, and resolve all outstanding warrants within 30 days. The incident occurred on June 23, 2021 in Waymart Borough.
CHERYL LEE HALL, age 35 of Lake Como Pa, was sentenced to 12 months probation for one count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) and one count of Possession of Controlled Substances-Crystal Methamphetamine (M). She was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations for treatment, and obtain employment or provide documentation from a doctor precluding her from employment. The incidents occurred on June 15, 2021 in Buckingham Township and October 13, 2021 in Starrucca Borough.
CHASE RYAN VINTON, age 31 of Pleasant Mount Pa, was sentenced to 9 months probation for one count of Unsworn Falsification-Statement Under Penalty (M3). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, participate in and cooperate with the drug and alcohol addiction treatment in accordance with his assessment, undergo a mental health evaluation and comply with any recommendations for treatment, and maintain employment or provide documentation from a doctor precluding him from employment. The incident occurred on August 6, 2020 in Honesdale Borough.
DANIELLE MARIE ZILBERBERG, age 47 of Jenkins Township Pa, was sentenced to 6 months probation for one count False Swearing in Official Matters (M2). She was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, pay a fine of $500.00, and continue with mental health treatment and comply with any recommendations for treatment. The incident occurred on July 23, 2020 in Honesdale Borough.
MICHAEL EDWARD ZABROWSKI, age 39 of Clifford Township, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court.