Tioga County Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct Charges
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Anthony Gerald Bruner, 42, of Nokesville, VA, is facing multiple charges in Tioga County, including Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct, according to court documents. The charges stem from an incident on January 16, 2026, in Westfield Borough, where Bruner was arrested by Officer Andrew T. Adams of the Westfield Boro Police Dept.
The docket, numbered MJ-04301-CR-0000004-2026, lists the charges as follows: one count of Simple Assault, graded as a M3 offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A1); one count of Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting, also graded as a M3 offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(A1); and one count of Public Drunkenness And Similar Misconduct, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5505.
Bruner’s bail was set at $10,000 unsecured, with a Nebbia status of none. A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 9:20 am, before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings, and a preliminary hearing is set for January 22, 2026, at 10:15 am, before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the District Attorney, is prosecuting the case. Bruner has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender. The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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