A Carbon County woman was sentenced to a county prison term Thursday while others who previously entered guilty pleas were also sentenced.

A total of five persons appeared before Judge Joseph J. Matika for sentencing.Mahoning incidentHolly Marie Koch, 21, of Lehighton, was sentenced to serve six to 18 months in prison on a charge of receiving stolen property. A charge of retail theft was dropped in a plea bargain.She was arrested by Mahoning Township police for an incident at the Wal-Mart store on Nov. 1, 2013, in which $596 worth of merchandise was taken.Matika noted Koch's extensive prior criminal record and said it was surprising for such a young person. He said, "You have a score of five, that's high for a person so young."Kock admitted to a four-year heroin habit which she fed by stealing to get cash to buy drugs.In addition to the jail term, Matika ordered Koch to get a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendation for treatment, zero tolerance imposed on D&A use, render 75 hours of community service when released on parole, make restitution to Wal-Mart for $299, which is her share as there is a co-defendant in the case, and must not go on the Wal-Mart property during the entire length of her sentence.She was given credit for 109 days spent in jail to date on the charge.Lansford incidentChristopher Roger Link, 25, of Lansford, was sentenced to serve seven to 18 months in the county prison followed by one-year probation on charges of escape, resisting arrest, and defiant trespass.Link was arrested by Lansford police for an incident on Sept. 30, 2013, in the area of 16 W. Water St.Link, a native of North Carolina, admitted to a long-term drug abuse problem. Matika also noted that a presentence investigation report prepared by the adult probation office indicated that Link was abused as a child and had a very traumatic upbringing. He said three of Link's family members, including his father and mother, are serving prison terms of life without parole and 25-plus years for murder and related offenses.In addition to the jail term, Matika ordered Link to get both D&A and mental health evaluations, zero tolerance for D&A use, and render a total of 100 hours of community service when released on parole.He was given credit for 144 days spent in jail to date on the charges.Other casesOther defendants sentenced by Matika included:Phillip Myron Thompson, 44, of Summit Hill, was sentenced to serve six to 12 months in the county prison on a charge of possession of marijuana followed by one-year probation on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.Thompson was arrested on Sept. 19, 2012, when borough police served a search warrant on his residence at 111 E. Holland St. Police found Thompson was growing two marijuana plants in his basement. Also found were materials used in growing the plants.Defense attorney George T. Dydynsky tried to argue that Thompson was using the marijuana for medical purposes. Matika rejected the argument.The judge said although some states now allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, Pennsylvania does not and what Thompson was doing was illegal.Matika also noted that Thompson has a long prior criminal record that includes convictions for robbery and drug counts.In addition to the jail term Matika ordered Thompson to get a D&A evaluation, zero tolerance on D&A use, and render 50 hours of community service when released on parole.Due to upcoming medical treatments, Thompson will not begin serving the jail term until 9 a.m. on April 1.John L. Souders Jr., 58, of Nesquehoning, was placed on probation for a year on a charge of criminal conspiracy firearm ownership.He was arrested on March 30, 2013, by Nesquehoning police when he was found in possession of a Hi Point 9 mm handgun. Because of a prior felony conviction, Souders is not permitted to possess any firearms.Michael James Douglas, 21, of Weatherly, was sentenced to serve 48 hours to six months in the county prison on a charge of driving under the influence. He was arrested on Aug. 5, 2012, along Quakake Road in Packer Township, by state police at Hazleton. Given a test, the result was .15 BAC.Douglas was also placed in the Intermediate Punishment Program. After serving the prison term he will be have to wear a monitor for 28 days. He was also ordered to get a D&A evaluation, zero tolerance imposed on D&A use, render 25 hours of community service, pay a fine of $750, and his license was suspended for a year.He will begin the jail term at 5 p.m. on Feb. 28.Guilty pleaJason Fritz Vonhummel, 33, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to one count of DUI. He was arrested on July 6, 2013, along Route 1003 by Kidder Township police. Given a test, the result was .14 BAC. He was scheduled to plead on Tuesday but the case was continued to Thursday because of weather conditions and Vonhummel having to travel from Philadelphia.Matika placed him on probation for six months and ordered he pay a fine of $300, get a D&A evaluation, and render 25 hours of community service.Each defendant must also pay court costs, which average about $1,000, and pay a $50 per month supervision fee while on probation or parole.