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Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998

Preliminary Hearings

  • BELLEFONTE -- A 32-year-old Upper Marlboro, Md. resident was ordered to stand trial yesterday by District Justice Ronald J. Horner on charges of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, according to court documents. Cortland Ormond Dugger allegedly claimed ownership of drug paraphernalia and 10 marijuana plants in a Boalsburg home owned by Jennifer Marie Hunsinger, according to the documents.

  • A 24-year-old Wyckoff, N.J., resident was ordered to stand trial yesterday by District Justice Daniel Hoffman on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. Jamison S. Carroll allegedly possessed various kinds of drugs, including marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in a local hotel room, according to the documents.

  • A 29-year-old Fallentimber, Pa., resident was ordered to stand trial yesterday by District Justice Allen Sinclair on charges of aggravated assault by a motor vehicle while driving under the influence, reckless driving, driving under the influence and other summary offenses, according to court documents. David Howard Sanders allegedly drove into the no-passing zone and struck an oncoming car head-on, according to the documents. Responding officers on the scene said they detected a strong scent of alcohol coming from the vehicle, according to the documents.

  • A 19-year-old University student was ordered to stand trial yesterday by District Justice Carmine Prestia on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. Scott M. Simko allegedly possessed a small amount of marijuana and a ceramic pipe while he was in a State College alley, according to the documents.

    --by Emily Rehring

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