Theft, Receiving Stolen Property Charges Filed

WELLSBORO, Pa. — Levi J. Pierce, of Westfield, Pa., is facing multiple charges in Tioga County after an incident on December 11, 2025. According to court documents, Pierce has been charged with Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop, a felony of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3921(a), and Receiving Stolen Property, also a felony of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a). Additionally, Pierce has been charged with another count of Theft By Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop, this time a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3921(a).

The incident occurred in Deerfield Township, Tioga County, and was investigated by the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Matthew J. Sweet being the arresting officer. Pierce was taken into custody on December 11, 2025, and the case was filed on December 12, 2025, with the Magisterial District Court 04-3-01.

The case, docket number MJ-04301-CR-0000126-2025, is currently active and awaiting preliminary arraignment. Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb has been assigned to the case. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and it is noted that the defendant was advised of the right to apply for assignment of counsel, but did not request a public defender.

Bail information and specific conditions are not listed in the provided court documents. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse in Wellsboro, Pa., is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.

The current status of the case is active, with the defendant awaiting further court proceedings. It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.

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