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Kingston Man Accused of Supplying Overdose-Causing Fentanyl Jailed
Kingston, PA – Daniel Paul Bokrosh, 34, of Gibson Avenue, Kingston, has been charged with supplying fentanyl that led to an overdose in Dallas Township on August 4, 2023. According to court records, Bokrosh is being held at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on $50,000 bail.
Bokrosh was arrested on May 22, 2024, by the Kingston Borough Police Department. The criminal docket, case number MJ-11105-CR-0000120-2024, filed under the jurisdiction of Magisterial District Judge James Tupper, indicates multiple charges against Bokrosh. These include two counts of Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled Substance and one count of Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
The arrest stems from an incident on August 4, 2023, where Bokrosh allegedly supplied fentanyl, resulting in an overdose. Bokrosh’s preliminary arraignment was held on May 23, 2024, presided over by Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Spagnuolo Jr. The case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, initially scheduled for June 4, 2024, but continued to June 18, 2024, at Luzerne County Central Court.
The docket reveals that Bokrosh did not request a public defender and has retained private counsel, Frank Thomas McCabe II, Esq., of Forty Fort, PA. Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
If convicted, Bokrosh faces significant legal repercussions for his alleged involvement in the distribution of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid linked to numerous overdose incidents nationwide.
Daniel Bokrosh Faces Multiple Charges After DUI Arrest
Kingston, PA – Daniel Paul Bokrosh, a 34-year-old resident of Kingston, PA, has been involved in ongoing legal proceedings following his arrest on March 26, 2023, for driving under the influence (DUI) and several other related charges. Bokrosh’s case has drawn significant attention due to the multiple charges filed against him and the legal developments that have ensued.
Bokrosh was initially arrested by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in Wilkes Barre, and the charges were filed on April 6, 2023. The case was first heard by Magisterial District Judge Joseph D. Spagnuolo Jr., and later transferred to the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County.
Charges and Court Proceedings
The charges against Bokrosh include DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability (first and second offenses), Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving an Unregistered Vehicle, Displaying a Plate Card in an Improper Vehicle, Operating a Vehicle Without Required Financial Responsibility, and Operating a Vehicle Without a Valid Inspection. Several of these charges were later withdrawn or disposed at the lower court level, with the most serious charges waived for court.
During the preliminary hearings held on June 5, 2023, and July 10, 2023, Bokrosh waived his right to a preliminary hearing, resulting in the case being moved forward to the Court of Common Pleas. Bokrosh appeared before Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr., where further proceedings took place.
Legal Representation and Defense
Bokrosh has been represented by the Luzerne County Public Defender’s Office, as well as private attorney Frank Thomas McCabe II. Throughout the legal process, several hearings were scheduled, including dispositional hearings and trial readiness hearings. On April 22, 2024, Bokrosh entered a guilty plea for the second offense of DUI: Controlled Substance – Impaired Ability, while other charges were withdrawn or disposed of at the lower court level.
Sentencing and Future Court Dates
The sentencing for Bokrosh was initially scheduled for June 6, 2024, but was continued to July 24, 2024. Judge Sklarosky granted a motion for continuance filed by Bokrosh’s attorney, which has delayed the final sentencing. The court has ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) with an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) assessment to better understand the circumstances surrounding Bokrosh’s actions and to determine an appropriate sentence.