By Pattie Price
George Jacoby, 23, of Springfield waived a hearing Thursday before Magisterial District Judge Dave Lang on the charges of DUI and resisting arrest. In exchange for the waiver the charges of disorderly conduct, reckless driving, and harassment were withdrawn. The charges stem from an incident 12:15 a.m., March 31, at I-476 and Collins Drive in Marple, Pa.
According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Andrew Ronsvalle responded to a report of a reckless driver and located three vehicles on the shoulder. The witness stated that he was following a red truck, operated by Jacoby, and pulled in front of Jacoby when he pulled onto the shoulder. When a second vehicle pulled behind Jacoby, Jacoby drove his truck into the first vehicle in an attempt to get away.
Jacoby had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot glassy eyes, extremely slurred speech and failed field sobriety tests. When Ronsvalle attempted to handcuff Jacoby a struggle ensued.
Jacoby was transported to Springfield Hospital and he continued to struggle and curse and caused a disturbance in the hospital. He told police he needed to use the bathroom and when they removed the handcuffs Jacoby chest-bumped Ronsvalle and attempted to kick both Ronsvalle and Officer Pete Baylor. Jacoby refused to calm down and refused a blood test.
Jacoby was released and is scheduled for a May 17 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.
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Daniel Antenucci, 23, of Springfield, waived a hearing on the charges of DUI and possession of a controlled substance. In exchange for the waiver the charge of racing on highways was withdrawn. The charges stem from an incident 1:58a.m., Jan. 28, at Lawrence and Sproul roads.
According to the affidavit Marple Officer Chris Chermak saw Antenucci operating a green sedan recklessly through the parking lot of 1991 S. Sproul Road. He followed the car and confronted Antenucci when he pulled into the parking lot of Wawa.
Antenucci had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot glassy eyes, was unsteady on his feet and failed field sobriety tests. He was transported to Springfield Hospital for a blood test that revealed a blood alcohol content of .214 percent.
Four Ecstacy pills were confiscated from Antunucci’s glove box.
Antenucci was released and scheduled for a May 17 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.
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Colin Tipping, 29, of Upper Darby waived a hearing on the charges of DUI and simple assault stemming from an incident 10p.m., March 17, at West Chester Pike and Rittenhouse Road. In exchange for the waiver the charges of aggravated assault and a turn signal violation were withdrawn.
According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Ray Stiles was working a DUI Task Force when he saw a blue Lexus change lanes abruptly causing him to hit his brakes and swerve to avoid a collision. He was stopped at Rittenhouse Road. Tipping told police that he didn’t have his drivers’ license because he gave it to another officer. He was identified through his Passport.
Tipping had an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes and failed field sobriety tests. As Stiles attempted to place Tipping in handcuffs he became irate and pulled away. Tipping cursed and spit at Stiles. When they arrived at the police station Tipping was more irate and refused to walk. He was taken to the ground until he calmed down.
Tipping refused a blood test and refused to sign the paperwork.
Tipping was released and is scheduled for a May 17 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.
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Kevin Cunningham, 58, of Rutledge waived a hearing on the charges of DUI for an incident 5:14p.m., Feb. 10, at Lawrence and Sproul roads. In exchange for the waiver the charges of restrictions on alcoholic beverages and a turn signal violation were withdrawn.
According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Steve Benecke was monitoring traffic when he saw a silver vehicle turn left onto Sproul Road from the right lane of Lawrence Road. When he stopped the driver, identified as Cunningham, Cunningham threw an open can of beer out his car window.
Cunningham had an odor of alcohol and admitted to consuming two beers. His field sobriety tests showed signs of impairment/ Cunningham agreed to a blood test and was transported to Springfield Hospital.
Cunningham was released and is scheduled for a May 17 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.
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Jenna Martin, 32, of Upper Darby, waived her hearing on the charges of retail theft for an incident 1:39p.m., April 14, at Walmart, 400 S. State Road. In exchange for the waiver the charge of receiving stolen property was withdrawn.
According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Pete Baylor responded to the store when Loss Prevention apprehended Ms. Martin for concealing merchandise valued at $138.18.
A computer check revealed Ms. Martin has two prior convictions for retail theft.
Ms. Martin was released and is scheduled for a May 17 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.
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Ellen Crawford, 45, of Philadelphia was held in abstentia for a May 17 arraignment in Common Pleas Court on the charges of receiving stolen property, retail theft and possessing instruments of crime. The charges stem from an incident 5:18p.m., March 25, at Old Navy, 400 S. State Road.
According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Joe McGettigan responded to the store when Loss Prevention apprehended Ms. Crawford for concealing merchandise valued at $175. A pair of wire cutters used to remove sensor tags were confiscated from Ms. Crawford.