DELHI _ Three of the six Walton residents arraigned in Delaware County Court on March 17 for selling prescription drugs were back in court Monday.
Donald R. Covey, 53, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for selling morphine Oct. 28 in Walton to a police informant.
Covey will be sentenced Aug. 4 to two years in prison with two years of post release supervision. He will also have to pay $80 restitution to the Walton Police Department.
Sarah C. Roe, 39, was sentenced to five years' probation on charges of fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child. She was also ordered to pay $80 restitution to the Walton police.
Roe pleaded guilty June 9. She admitted selling morphine in front of her 13-year-old daughter.
John Tallarico, 40, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for allegedly selling oxycodone Dec. 8.
Tallarico was sentenced to five years' probation with the first 6 months in jail. He will also pay $80 in restitution to the Walton police.
During the sentencing, Tallarico said, "I take full responsibility and I apologize to my family.
The other individuals arrested and the charges are:
ä Kenneth Rocher, 49, two counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for allegedly selling morphine Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. He was also charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methadone Nov. 2.
ä Shaun L. Provost, 30, one count of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for allegedly selling oxycodone Dec. 23 and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for allegedly selling dihydrocodeinone Oct. 28 and methadone Nov. 13.
ä Kevin J. McNulty, 46, one count of fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for allegedly selling dihydrocodeinone Nov. 10.
Walton Police Chief David Halaquist said the prescription drugs were all legally obtained by the individuals involved. He said that in most cases they obtained prescriptions and filled them using insurance, Medicaid or Medicare.
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