Tioga County Man Charged with Strangulation, Assault
WELLSBORO, Pa. — A Tioga County man is facing multiple charges, including strangulation and simple assault, according to court documents. Joshua I. Green, 24, of Painted Post, NY, has been charged with one count of Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, a second-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(a)(1), one count of Simple Assault, a second-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1), and one count of Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1).
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on May 3, 2025. Green was arrested by the Blossburg Boro Police Department, with Officer Brian J. Isaacson listed as the arresting officer. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, which is scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 10:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings.
Green has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the appointment of a public defender. However, it is noted that he has not been fingerprinted. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
The docket number for this case is MJ-04303-CR-0000019-2026, and it is being heard in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-03. The defendant’s address is listed as Painted Post, NY, but the incident occurred in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting this case.
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