Carbon County court — ARD

Three first-time offenders in the criminal justice system were placed in Carbon County’s Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program on Thursday by President Judge Roger N. Nanovic II.

If a person successfully completes all conditions of the program their record is wiped clean. However, if they fail to complete it or are revoked from it, then they would face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.

The three were placed for a year on driving under the influence charges.

Brad R. Bowman, 37, of Bowmanstown, was arrested on Jan. 8 by Palmerton police along Delaware Avenue. A test revealed the presence of a controlled substance.

He was assessed $600 for the cost of the program and his license was suspended for 60 days.

Suzanne L. Petrucci, 38, of Mesa, Arizona, was arrested on Sept. 3, 2017, along Route 903 in Penn Forest Township by state police at Fern Ridge. A test revealed a 0.13 BAC.

She was assessed $500 and her license suspended for 30 days.

Michael Taschler, 63, of Lehighton, was arrested on Feb. 18 by Lehighton police along Third Street. A test revealed the presence of a controlled substance.

He was assessed $600 and his license suspended for 60 days.

The three must also pay court costs of about $1,000, a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program and follow any recommendation of their drug and alcohol evaluation.