The female, later identified as Brittany Kieffer, 22, of Coaldale was determined to have recently committed a retail theft from Wal-Mart. The stolen items were recovered, and Kieffer was charged with Felony Retail Theft, Criminal Trespass, illegal possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Kieffer was arraigned on the charges and committed to the Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of $15,000.00 cash bail.
A second person was also charged in this incident. Amanda Bartenope, 45, of Palmerton was charged with Felony Endangering the Welfare of Children, Felony Conspiracy to commit Retail Theft, illegal possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, and DUI. Bartenope was arraigned on the charges and was committed to Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of $15,000.00 cash bail.
Both defendants will have a preliminary hearing in the near future at Magisterial District Judge Bayer's office.
A second person was also charged in this incident. Amanda Bartenope, 45, of Palmerton was charged with Felony Endangering the Welfare of Children, Felony Conspiracy to commit Retail Theft, illegal possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, and DUI. Bartenope was arraigned on the charges and was committed to Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of $15,000.00 cash bail.
Both defendants will have a preliminary hearing in the near future at Magisterial District Judge Bayer's office.
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