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Karen Dziewit, 24, takes the oath to tell the truth during her appearance in Springfield District Court July 8, 2014. (Michael S. Gordon / The Republican)

(Michael S. Gordon)

SPRINGFIELD — Prosecutors on Tuesday dropped a wiretapping case brought by Springfield police against a Chicopee woman who allegedly used a cell phone to record audio of her own arrest.

Karen Dziewit, 24, of 26 Kontiki Cir. Chicopee, was arrested in the early hours of May 11 when police responded to a report of a disturbance on Chestnut Street. Dziewit was initially charged with disorderly conduct and carrying an open container of alcohol; a charge of unlawful wiretap was added when, police said, Dziewit activated an audio recording app on her smartphone during the arrest.

At a pre-trial hearing held Tuesday morning, prosecutors filed a nolle prosequi on the wiretap charge, meaning they will not proceed with the case.

Dziewit admitted to sufficient facts for a guilty finding on the disorderly conduct charge. That case was continued without a finding for 30 days, and Dziewit was orded to pay $150 in court costs and other fees.

Karen Dziewit, 24, during her appearance in Springfield District Court July 8, 2014. (Michael S. Gordon / The Republican)

She was found responsible on the open container charge, which is a civil violation.

Dziewit said she is relieved the case has been resolved. "I believe that no one is above the law, and they should keep up with the technology with the law," she said.

This is a developing story. More information will be posted as our reporting continues.

