Day: April 30, 2012

By Pattie Price

Cynthia Clarke, 47, of Newtown, was held for a May 24 arraignment in Common Pleas Court following a hearing Thursday before Magisterial District Judge Lee Hunter.

Ms. Clarke is facing charges of DUI and careless driving stemming from an accident 11:23a.m., Oct. 12, on Providence Road in Edgmont, Pa. near  Gradyville Road.

According to the affidavit Trooper John Hanosek was dispatched to a one-car accident and located a blue 1998 Dodge Ram laying on the passenger side about 30 feet into the woods. He was able to free Ms. Clarke from her van.

Ms. Clarke had bloodshot glassy eyes and appeared confused. She was transported to Riddle Memorial Hospital for her injuries. A blood test revealed marijuana, Butalbital and Diazepam in her system.

Ms. Clarke was released.

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Benjamin Bates, 24, of Gradyville waived a hearing on the charges of DUI. In exchange for the waiver the charge of careless driving was withdrawn. The charges stem from an incident 2:53a.m., Feb. 19, at the Gradyville Post Office, Route 352 and Gradyville Road, Edgmont.

According to the affidavit trooper William Crowley saw a pick up truck in the middle of the post office parking lot. The driver, later identified as Bates, made a right turn onto Route 352 with his left turn signal activated and was stopped.

Bates said he was picking up a friend who was just involved in an accident. Bates had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot glassy eyes and failed field sobriety tests. A breath test revealed a blood alcohol level of .166 percent.

Bates admitted to consuming nine or 10 beers prior to being stopped.

Bates was released and is scheduled for a May 25 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

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Nicholaus DeSimone, 21, of West Chester, formerly of Marple, waived a hearing on the charges of aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, recklessly endangering another person, possession of a controlled substance, driving at an unsafe speed, careless driving, and reckless driving. The charges stem from an accident 11:52a.m., Jan. 3, in the 3100 block of Providence Road, Edgmont.

According to the affidavit Trooper Jason Sperazza responded to a report of an accident with a pedestrian struck in a work zone with two flaggers and three work zone signs. The victim was laying on her back on the side of the road and was bleeding from her nose and screaming in pain. 

Nearby the red Acura that struck her came to a stop when it hit a PECO pole. DeSimone told police that he was traveling at 25 mph when he struck the woman. He said he didn’t see any of the work zone signs.

DeSimone admitted he had syringes in his truck that he used the previous night to shoot heroin. Confiscated from the truck were four packets of heroin and five syringes.

DeSimone was transported to Riddle Memorial Hospital for a blood test.

A computer check revealed DeSimone had a warrant from Philadelphia.

DeSimone was remanded to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility when he was unable to post $100,000 bail. He is scheduled for a May 25 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

On a second affidavit the charges of burglary and criminal trespass were withdrawn against DeSimone for an incident 4:15p.m., Sept. 23, at a home in the 100 block of Mansion Drive, Newtown.

By Pattie Price

Joseph Certo, 83, of Newtown, was held in abstentia for a May 24 arraignment in Common Pleas Court when he failed to appear for a hearing Thursday before Magisterial District Judge Lee Hunter.

Certo is facing charges of simple assault and harassment stemming from a domestic altercation 4:18p.m., March 30, at his Golf Club Lane residence.

According to the affidavit, Newtown Sgt. Brian McNeill said Certo’s daughter-in-law called police when Certo came out of his garage apartment and cursed at her. The victim ignored him until he picked up several large toys and threw them at her. The victim said Certo then grabbed her with both hands and started to choke her. The victim pushed Certo away and fled into the house and called police.

Bail was originally set at $5,000 unsecured bail.

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Danny Cardoza, 19, of Scotch Plains, NJ, was held in abstentia for a May 24 arraignment in Common Pleas Court when he failed to appear for a hearing on the charges of DUI and underage drinking. The charges stem from an incident 1:26a.m., Feb. 19, on West Chester Pike at Alice Grim Boulevard.

According to the affidavit, Newtown Officer Todd Welch saw a vehicle stopped on the shoulder, the vehicle was running and the four-way flashers were on. He stopped to investigate. When he approached the driver to see if he needed help, the passenger answered that they were lost and looking for a street in Philadelphia.

Cardoza had a strong odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, slurred speech, was unsteady on his feet and failed field sobriety tests. He was transported to Springfield Hospital for a blood test.

Bail was originally set at $25,000 unsecured.

Sam Rohrer has sent out a letter thanking supporters and encouraging them to vote for GOP primary winner Tom Smith in November’s U.S. Senate race.

Sam was who I hit the button for and he is the type of person this state and nation needs in public life to be prosperous and free.

Still, I’ll have no problem hitting the button for Smith, nor will I forget how the party establishment tried to foist an Barack Obama/Joe Sestak supporter on us by pushing for Steve Welch to be  the Republican nominee

Here is Sam’s letter:

Dear Friends,

It is difficult to put into words the depth of gratitude I feel for those of you who have worked diligently for our campaign. To the thousands who worked the polls last Tuesday, and the thousands who sacrificially gave during the campaign, I thank each of you. It is is you who have so energetically supported this uphill battle to preserve freedom and Truth.  Though I may have been the spokesman, the praise belongs to you.  It is your conviction that protects independence and your bold determination that carves out a safe future.  Freedom will never be extinguished so long as you are standing. Your courage inspires others, it emboldens and encourages me, and it continues to light the way.

So long ago, just after signing the Constitution, Ben Franklin warned, “We have given you a republic–if you can keep it!” My friends, the incremental attacks against our Republic have piled up and they are increasing. Collectively, we have given up much. That is why this election year is so important. The battle is far from over. So long as the Truth and our Constitution are under attack, and so long as I am able, I will fight alongside you for what is right. 

With this Primary election now history, we have one thing we must do in order to go forward together for the cause of Freedom. We must unite around principle, issues, and our Constitution. There are many lessons from these past several months that if truly learned, can help the cause of genuine Constitutional conservatism move forward. It is this cause that transcends Party, geography, or position in life.  I was so encouraged to see the committed embracing of my message of integrity, truth, principle and service by Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Independents, inner city and rural Pennsylvania. This message–applied by those in office–is what is so desperately needed and with God’s help, can turn the tide of corruption in government and the dark side of party politics. We will stand victoriously when we stand on principle. We can stand together when our feet are firmly planted in Truth, courage and conviction. It is this goal to which I remain committed and I ask for your continued commitment.

To that end, I congratulate Tom Smith on his victory. He is now our Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in the General election. I have offered him my support and counsel and I encourage others to support him as we endeavor to take back the Senate from the control of Harry Reid and his enablers. I also want to congratulate David Christian, Marc Scaringi, and Steve Welch for stepping out into the arena. Each brought with them unique though diverse talents, history, experience and service. Only in this great nation can individuals step onto the political landscape and have a chance of winning the prize and assuming the duty that comes with serving in public office.

Our common desire to protect our God-given freedom, to grow our economy so that our families can not only survive but thrive must unite us. We must proceed with the knowledge that unless we stand together for the principles of freedom, we will hang separately on matters of less consequence.  I encourage everyone not to step aside but to work in tandem toward the common goal of elevating principle, truth and the Constitution that guards our republic.

As we stand together and go foward from here, I encourage Tom to stand strong for conservative, constitutional values and I will pledge to help him in this cause. I encourage him to stay focused on the ultimate goal and to always lead with the truth and never compromise principle, for if he and we do so, it will be the mightiest tool in the restoration of our republic.

In continued service,

Sam 

By Pattie Price

Ann Muller, 31, of Newtown was also held in abstentia for a May 24 arraignment in Common Pleas Court after she failed to appear for her hearing Thursday before Magisterial District Judge Lee Hunter. 

Ms. Muller is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance, public drunkenness, and pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks. The charges stem from an incident 8:58p.m., Jan. 27, in the 3400 block of West Chester Pike, Newtown, Pa.

According to the affidavit Newtown Officer Joe Vandegrift responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on West Chester Pike. The injured pedestrian, identified as Ms. Muller, was placed in an ambulance and then flown to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Riddle Hospital Paramedic Thomas Pinkett said that while he was treating the woman he found a bottle of numerous different pills.

The woman who struck Ms. Muller said Ms. Muller entered the road from the center divide and she was unable to avoid hitting her.

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