Assault, theft cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum

District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted.

Waived preliminary hearings

• Jontay Bush, 34, of Wilkinsburg on four counts of theft by deception and six counts of retail theft. Oakmont police filed the charges Aug. 10.

• Andrew Sloma, 34, of New Kensington on charges of criminal conspiracy, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft by unlawful taking. Charges were filed July 8.

• David Ellefson, 37, of Beaver Falls on charges of unlawful restraint, simple assault and harassment. Charges were filed Sept. 9.