Tioga County Man Charged with Theft, Harassment
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Ryan A. Smith, 36, of Osceola, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including theft, harassment, and receiving stolen property, according to court documents. The charges were filed on January 16, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-01, with Judge James R. Edgcomb assigned to the case.
Smith was arrested on January 15, 2026, by Trooper Landen J. Barnes of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police. The incident occurred in Elkland Borough, Tioga County. The defendant is currently being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post bail, which was set at $5,000.00.
The charges against Smith include two counts of theft by unlawful taking-movable property (18 Pa.C.S. § 3921(a)), two counts of receiving stolen property (18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a)), disorderly conduct hazardous/physical offense (18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(4)), harassment – subject other to physical contact (18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1)), and criminal mischief – damage property (18 Pa.C.S. § 3304(a)(5)).
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 9:00 am, before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings, and a preliminary hearing is set for January 29, 2026, at 9:00 am, before Judge James R. Edgcomb.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. Smith has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender at this time.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the prosecuting authority will continue to pursue the case in accordance with the law.
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