Pottsville man waives preliminary hearing

A Pottsville man who allegedly stabbed a man in Schuylkill Haven will have his case heard in county court. Robert Leymeister was arrested by Schuylkill Haven police on charges of attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault and other offenses in the stabbing of Edward Bassininsky at the home of his girlfriend in June. According to the Pottsville Republican, Leymeister's attorney asked District Judge James Ferrier to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, binding the case to Schuylkill County Court. On June 11th, Leymeister reportedly stabbed Bassininsky in the face and abdomen, then hid in a playground near the crime scene at a apartment complex on The Island in Schuylkill Haven. Leymeister was returned to Schuylkill County Prison, where he has been since his arrest.