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Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda, Pa.:

Cody A. Schoffner, 22, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to 12 months, and a fine of $1500, for two counts of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, each a misdemeanor, offenses to which Schoffner plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Schoffner will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 24 months. Officer Brian Wibirt of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Barnes for the offense in October 2007 after an incident in Canton Borough. Officer Derek Watkins of the Sayre Borough Police Department and Sergeant James Shaw arrested Schoffner for the offenses in March and May 2009, respectively, following incidents in Sayre Borough and Athens Township. Schoffner may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Wendy S. Polzella, 37, Tupper Lake, N.Y., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 48 hours to six months, and a fine of $500, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, an offense to which Polzella plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Polzella will also lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Polzella for the offense in March 2009 after an incident in Sayre Borough. Polzella may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, she will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Andrew S. May, 49, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of from four months to 24 months, and a fine of $1500, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, an offense to which May plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. May was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $27576.04 and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months. Trooper Andrew Burian of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested May for the offense in December 2008 after an incident in Canton Township. May may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Todd B. Stroud, 20, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a total term of 18 months, and a total fine of $200, for two counts of Receiving Stolen Property, each a misdemeanor of the first degree, offenses to which Stroud plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Trooper James Kerrick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Stroud for the offenses in May 2009 after an incident in Wysox Township. While on Probation, Stroud will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Jeffrey R. Kunkle, 20, Mehoopany, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from one month to 18 months, and a fine of $600, for Theft By Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree, an offense to which Kunkle plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Sergeant John Strozyk of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Kunkle for the offense in February 2009 after an incident in Towanda Borough. Kunkle may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department

Scott D. Hudson, 20, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of one year, and a fine of $500, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Hudson was found guilty of the offense by a jury after criminal trial in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas. An agent of the Bradford County Drug Task Force arrested Hudson for the offense in June 2009 after an incident in Towanda Borough. While on Probation, Hudson will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Jason M. Berquist, 25, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to Probation for a term of 24 months, and a fine of $1000, for Access Device Fraud, a felony of the third degree, an offense to which Berquist plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Berquist was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6978.73. Trooper James Kerrick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Berquist for the offense in July 2009 after an incident in Litchfield Township.

While on Probation, Berquist will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Jeffrey E. Coats, 45, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to six months, and a fine of $1000, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, an offense to which Coats plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Coats will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. Officer Brian Wibirt of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Coats for the offense in May 2009 after an incident in Canton Borough. Coats may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following person entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced in Bradford County Magisterial District Court:

Adam J. Oliver, 33, Sugar Run, Pa., plead guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to Harassment, a summary offense, and was sentenced to time served in the Bradford County Correctional Facility as of the date of sentencing. Trooper Joseph Mitchell of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Oliver for the offense in November 2009 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wilmot Township.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda, Pa.:

Damien S. Ward, 32, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in Bradford County Correctional Facility of from one month to 12 months for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, an offense to which Ward plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Chief Detective Greg Hostettler of the Bradford County District Attorney's Office arrested Ward for the offense in April 2009, after an incident in Canton Borough. Ward may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Robert W. Vanderpool, 38, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to County Intermediate Punishment for 18 months with imprisonment for 45 days, house arrest under electronic supervision for 45 days, and the remainder of the sentence to be served on Probation. Vanderpool was also ordered to pay a fine of $1,500 and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. The sentence was imposed following Vanderpool's earlier guilty plea to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Vanderpool for the offense in August 2009 after an incident in Athens Borough. While on County Intermediate Punishment, Vanderpool will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Daniel J. O'Donnell, 26, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five months to 18 months, and a total fine of $1050, for Access Device Fraud, a misdemeanor of the first degree; two counts of Theft By Unlawful Taking, each a misdemeanor of the first degree; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, O'Donnell, whose sentence was imposed following his earlier guilty plea to the offenses, was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $400. Chief Detective Greg Hostettler of the District Attorney's Office and Sergeant James Shaw of the Athens Township Police Department arrested O'Donnell for the offenses in April and August, respectively, after incidents in Canton Borough and Athens Borough. O'Donnell may eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Jason E. Whitten, 23, Elmira, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 18 months, and a fine of $1500, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, an offense to which Whitten plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Whitten will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Whitten for the offense in June 2009 after an incident in Sayre Borough. Whitten may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Shane R. Vanderpool, 31, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months, and a fine of $1000, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, an offense to which Vanderpool plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Vanderpool will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Vanderpool for the offense in June 2009. Vanderpool may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Scott E. Moore, 50, Canton, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 18 months, and a fine of $1500, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor of the first degree, an offense to which Moore plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Moore will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Moore for the offense in June 2009 after an incident in Canton Township. Moore may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Bernard T. Baker, III, 27, Granville Summit, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 12 months to 24 months, Probation for a term of two years, and a total fine of $550, for Burglary, a felony of the second degree, and Theft By Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Baker was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $137. Baker's sentence was imposed following his earlier guilty pleas to the offenses. Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Baker for the offenses in connection with incidents in Troy Borough and Columbia Township. Baker may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentences, and, if paroled, and while on Probation, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Lloyd Bailey Jr., 26, Wysox, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months, and a fine of $1000, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, an offense to which Bailey plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Bailey will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bailey for the offense in March 2009 following an incident in Wysox Township. Bailey may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Steffan Miller, 21, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 38 days to one year, Probation for a term of one year, and a fine of $700, for Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Miller's sentence was imposed following his earlier guilty pleas to the offenses. Trooper Jaime Lopez of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Miller for the offenses in July 2009 after an incident in Ridgebury Township.

Miller may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, and while on Probation, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Machelle R. Grier, 30, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months, and a fine of $750, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, an offense to which Grier plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Grier will also lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. Officer George Nichols of the South Waverly Borough Police Department arrested Grier for the offense in April 2008 after an incident in South Waverly Borough. Grier may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, she will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Robert W. Stevens, Jr., 37, Ulster, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 30 days to six months, and a fine of $1000, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a misdemeanor, an offense to which Stevens plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Stevens will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. Officer Newton Condict, IV, of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Stevens for the offense in October 2008 after an incident in Athens Borough. Stevens may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Christopher F. Toth, 43, of Canton, Pa., was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from 12 months and 60 days to 24 months, and a total fine of $700, for Simple Assault Using a Deadly Weapon, a misdemeanor of the second degree, and Disorderly Conduct, a summary offense, violations to which Toth plead guilty at an earlier proceeding. Officer Brian Wibirt of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Toth for the offenses in June 2009 after an incident in Canton Borough. Toth may be eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence, and, if paroled, he will be subject to supervision and monitoring by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.

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