ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Alcohol- and drug-related cases came before Belmont County Common Pleas John Vavra on Tuesday. Vavra heard a guilty plea from Tony Paolella, 33, formerly of 200 Belmont Road, Bethesda. Paolella pleaded guilty to grand theft of a firearm, a third-degree felony occurring June 4. His sentencing hearing was set for March 16. A victim impact statement, pre-sentence investigation and Eastern Ohio Correction Center evaluation were ordered. Vavra also ordered an evaluation by Southeast Healthcare Services. Paolella’s defense attorney, Michael Shaheen, asked for the ...