Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell announced the following cases were addressed by the Presidrent Judge Janine Edwards in Wayne County Court, Thursday, Dec. 8.
DAN PATRICK McLAUGHLIN, age 23 of Lakeville PA, was sentenced to undergo incarceration in the Wayne County Correctional Facility for a period of not less than 3 months nor more than 18 months for one count Escape – Removed Self from Detention (M2), one count Defiant Trespass – Actual Communication (M3), and one count Resisting Arrest or Other Law Enforcement (M2). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, continue with mental health treatment that includes anger management counseling and comply with any recommendations for treatment, and obtain employment within 60 days of parole or provide documentation from a doctor precluding him from employment. The incident’s occurred on June 30, 2022 in Honesdale Borough and September 29, 2022 in Waymart Borough.
AKIVA BARUCH SEQUOYAH, age 19 of Honesdale PA, was sentenced to Wayne County Correctional Facility for a period of not less than 10 days nor more than 12 months for one count Injuring/Tampering with Fire Apparatus (M3). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, pay restitution in the amount of $144.47, continue with drug and alcohol treatment through current provider and comply with all recommendations for treatment, and obtain employment within 60 days of parole or provide documentation from a doctor precluding him from employment. The incident occurred on October 7,2022 in Texas Township.
PERRY KRAFT, age 46 of Simpson PA, was sentenced to 24 months probation with 90 days House Arrest through the SCRAM program for one count DUI (M1). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, pay a mandatory fine of $1,500.00, participate and cooperate with drug and alcohol addiction treatment in accordance with his assessment, complete the Alcohol Highway Safety Program, and complete 40 hours of community service. The incident occurred on December 11, 2021 in Canaan Township.
MICHAEL CIVITA, age 51 of Honesdale PA, was sentenced to 24 months probation with 90 House Arrest through the SCRAM program for one count DUI (M1), and one count Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended/Revoked (S). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, pay a $2,000.00 fine, participate in and cooperate with the drug and alcohol addiction treatment in accordance with his assessment, complete the Alcohol Highway Safety Program, and participate in and attend CRS services at Wayne County Drug and Alcohol. The incident occurred on June 2, 2022 in Dyberry Township.
ANYELO ANGEL ACOSTA-PAEZ, age 25 of Old Forge PA, was sentenced 12 months probation for one count Retail Theft - Take Merchandise (M1). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, pay restitution in the amount of $2,778.00, and maintain employment while on probation or provide documentation from a doctor precluding him from employment. The incident occurred between August 6, 2021 and August 8, 2021in Texas Township.
FRANK GERALDO QUINTANA, age 24 of Wilkes Barre PA, was sentenced to 12 months probation for one count Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle/Vehicle (M3). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, undergo a drug and alcohol 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 May 4, 2020 in Dreher Township.
RICNARD WALTER HENNEFORTH, age 58 of Honesdale PA, was sentenced to 6 months probation for one count Open Lewdness (M3) and one count Defiant Trespass (M3). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, undergo a mental health evaluation or supply a recent evaluation to the Wayne County Adult Probation Department and comply with any recommendations for treatment, obtain employment within 90 days of sentencing or provide documentation from a doctor precluding him from employment, work with Wayne County Behavioral and Developmental Programs. The incidents occurred between July 21, 2022 and August 12, 2022 in Hawley Borough.
KOREY EDWARD LAUERSEN, age 40 of Beach Lake PA, was sentenced to pay a $200.00 fine for one count Harassment (S). He was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, and pay restitution in the amount of $533.00. The incident occurred on May 25, 2022 in Damascus Township.
ASHELL D. BAKER, age 32 of Old Forge PA, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court.
THOMAS A. BRYANT, age 39 of Carbondale PA, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court
MARK DOSTER EVANS, age 57 of Honesdale PA, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court.
STEPHEN MICHAEL GERHARDT, age 23of Honesdale PA, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court.
KEITH A. GROSSPIETSCH, age 49 of Waymart PA, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court.
DONNA LONG, age 58 of Renovo PA, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court.
JAMES J. REDMOND, age 41 of Honesdale PA, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court.
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WHITEMAN, age 36 of Hawley PA, was issued a Bench Warrant for failure to appear in court.