The following defendants had their charges bound to the Court of Common Pleas at Wednesday’s Central Court:

Craig A. Fetter, 49, of Schellsburg, was charged with theft by unlawful taking, criminal mischief and criminal trespassing on May 24. A witness testified to being told someone was in a vehicle on his brother’s property. He said that he and his son went to where the vehicle was and witnessed Fetter cutting through flooring by the passenger seat. Fetter allegedly tried to say he had bought the car from the brother of the witness, but the brother has been deceased for several years. Trooper Chase McCullough testified that the attempted robbery was reported and that the executor of the estate said no one was to be on the property. Bail was set at 10% of $25,000. Bail has been posted.

Richard C. Neumann, 72, of Crosslake, Minnesota, was charged with two counts of DUI and summary traffic offenses on April 1. Cpl. James Gority, of McConnellsburg barracks, testified to finding Neumann outside a Breezewood motel around 1:30 p.m. as a manhunt for him was in progress. He said Neumann’s wife had reported him missing earlier that day. Gority testified that there was an open pill bottle of sleeping aids next to Neumann in the front seat and that Neumann admitted to drinking alcohol before he went to bed around 2 a.m. Gority said he observed fresh damage to Neumann’s car and was told Neumann hit a light pole. He testified Bedford troopers took over the scene and determined Neumann to be impaired and a blood test returned at BAC of 0.082%. Neumann’s lawyer asked Gority if there had been any indicators of the car being recently used, Gority said he had not observed any. Gority was questioned if he was told Neumann took the sleeping pills that day, he said no. During closing arguments, Neumann’s lawyer argued the Commonwealth had not presented evidence of a controlled substance in use and that the case can not be charged as a DUI as Neumann was not observed driving nor was the key observed in the ignition. He also argued that no evidence was presented as to the state of Neumann when he allegedly hit the light pole. Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Thomas argued in his close that as a manhunt had been going on for Neumann it would be improbable for his wife and troopers to fail to notice him in the parking lot of the motel. He also argued that hitting a light pole in a parking lot is reckless and careless driving. All charges were bound to the Court of Common Pleas. Bail was set at $5,000 unsecured.

The following defendants waived their right to a preliminary hearing at Wednesday’s Central Court:

David A. Cooper, 35, of Saxton was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on June 15. State police took a report from the alleged victim who said Cooper had been allowed to borrow her car on June 1, but was to have it back that night and had not returned it. Bail was set at 10% of $10,000.

Brittany E. Anderson, 36, of Lancaster, was charged with small amount of marijuana on April 26. State police were contacted by the Bedford County Correctional facility on April 8 and Anderson allegedly gave a correctional officer marijuana she had on her body. Anderson admitted to the marijuana being hers and giving it to an officer. Bail was set at $1,000 straight.

John J. Ranoull, 47, of Buffalo Mills, was charged with forgery and identity theft on July 28. State police received a report of forgery from the alleged victim on May 23. She told police her name was on a foreclosed mortgage shared with Ranoull and that she had not been in contact with him for 10 years. Her name was on the mortage from 2020, but she testified that the signature ws not hers. Ranoull told police he had been advised that he could fill out the paperwork by the bank, as it was just a loan modification. Ranoull allegedly admitted the alleged victim did not sign the paperwork. Bail was set at $25,000 unsecured. Ranoull was charged with two counts unauthorized access to a device and theft by unlawful taking on July 28. State police received a report from the alleged victim of theft on Nov. 6. The alleged victim told police he thought it was Ranoull, as some of the purchases went to his address. Police determined there were eight different charges totaling $4,284.52 not made by the alleged victim. Ranoull allegedly said he had the alleged victim’s bank information from an authorized payment and that other payments had been a mistake with his phone holding onto the bank information. Ranoull could provide proof to police that his phone had kept the alleged victim’s bank information. Bail was set at $75,000.

Joseph K. Jays, 43, of Hopewell, was charged with flight to avoid apprehension, possession of a controlled substance not registered and possession of drug paraphernalia on Aug 5. State police said they were dispatched to assist Bedford County Children and Youth Services and Jays, who allegedly had several arrest warrants from three counties, was at the residence. Jays allegedly left the basement and attempted to run. Police told him to stop and Jays was taken into custody. Police said a bag of white substance was found on Jays. Bail was set at $35,000.

Kelly J. Ernest, 52, of Everett, was charged with retail theft in three separate complaints all filed on July 5. State police responded to a grocery store in Snake Spring Township for a reported theft. An employee alleged Ernest caused a weight error on a self-checkout and was acting suspiciously. The employee watched the camera footage and traced back other visits in which Ernest allegedly did not scan all of her items. Police watched the footage and allege Ernest took $226.42 of merchandise on one trip, another at $299.21 of merchandise on another and one at $276.25 of merchandise. Bail was set at $2,000 unsecured on each case.

Kristen R. Wright, 26, of Bedford was charged with witness intimidation on May 24. State police said that Wright spoke with the alleged victim in a case against Gary W. McKenzie, Wright’s partner, and had said they would become homeless and have no food or money if the victim testified against McKenzie. Bail was set at $15,000 unsecured.

The following defendants waived their right to a preliminary hearing where the lead charge was DUI:

Dalton M. Seace, 21, of Alum Bank, was charged with DUI and summary offenses on June 24 stemming from an incident on Nov. 14. Police said a blood test showed positive results for 11-hydroxy delta-9 THC, delta-9 carboxy THC and delta-9 THC. Bail was set at $5,000 unsecured.

William L. Smith, 51, of Manns Choice, was charged with two counts of DUI and summary traffic offenses on June 24 stemming from an incident on June 4. Police said a blood test showed a BAC of 0.129%. Bail was set at $2,500 unsecured.

Danielle R. Elensky, 33, of Everett, was charged with two counts of DUI and summary traffic offenses on July 5 stemming from an incident on June 25. Signs of impairment were observed during field sobriety tests. Elensky refused a blood test. Bail was set at $5,000 unsecured.

Allan D. Covert, 63, of Six Mile Run, was charged with DUI and traffic summary offenses on June 21 stemming from an incident on March 7. Police said a blood test showed a BAC of 0.216%. Bail was set at $2,500 unsecured.

Jeremy L. Dowler, 44, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was charged with two counts of DUI and summary traffic offenses on June 24 stemming from an incident on Nov. 11, 2021. Police said a blood test showed a BAC of 0.189%. Bail was set at $2,500.

The following defendant had charges withdrawn:

Willis T. Clark, 35, of La Belle, Fayette County, had charges of accident involving damage and summary traffic offenses stemming from 2019 withdrawn.

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