Aggravated assault
KULPMONT - A borough man was charged with assault after biting an emergency medical technician during a Feb. 23 emergency at 1560 Chestnut St.
Kulpmont Police Chief Michael Pitcavage reported in court documents that police were called to a home to assist paramedics and found Kyler S. Swatsky, 20, of 701 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, lying on a bed semi-responsive and bleeding from the nose and mouth.
When EMTs tried to help Swatsky, he became combative. Once handcuffed, Swatsky allegedly bit EMT Donald Kizer in the bicep, causing bruising and slight bleeding. Swatsky later allegedly told police he was under the influence of a controlled substance.
Swatsky was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment. He was arraigned Thursday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, and released on $10,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 22.
Car theft
MOUNT CARMEL - Borough police charged Damion C. Emburg, 18, of 40 S. Vine St., Mount Carmel, with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, theft by deception, and unauthorized use of an automobile for allegedly taking a neighbor's car March 28.
Police said Emburg got the keys of a vehicle owned by Anna Augustine, of South Vine Street, under the guise of cleaning off her vehicle and parking spot after a snow storm. As police were conducting their investigation, Emburg pulled up in the vehicle and returned it, telling police he took the vehicle to pick up a friend up who needed a ride. The friend told police he did not call Emburg for the ride, saying that Emburg showed up in Shamokin driving the vehicle and took the friend to a local fast food place.
Emburg was released on $15,000 bail and a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel, will be held April 22.
DUI
MERRIAM - James A. Fetterolf, 26, of 534 W. Second St., Mount Carmel, was charged with driving under the influence of a combination of drugs following the investigation into an accident on the Merriam Mountain March 7.
Mount Carmel Township Police Patrolman Kelly Campbell reported in court documents Fetterolf appeared to be under the influence after the accident and failed field sobriety tests. After being taken into custody, Fetterolf admitted to ingesting heroin the night before and that morning and bath salts that afternoon.
In addition, Fetterolf was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving on roadways laned for traffic, careless driving and failure to give immediate notice of accident to police. A preliminary hearing will be held May 6 before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones, of Mount Carmel.