Theft, Receiving Stolen Property Charges Filed in Tioga County
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Erika Elaine Gardner, 34, of Canton, Pa., is facing charges of theft by mistake and receiving stolen property in Tioga County. According to court documents, the charges stem from an incident that occurred on January 2, 2026. Gardner has been charged with one count of theft of property lost, etc. by mistake, graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3924, and one count of receiving stolen property, graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(A).
The case, docket number MJ-04303-CR-0000046-2026, is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. Gardner was arrested by Trooper Timothy J. Burke II of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. Gardner’s address is listed as 17724 Canton, PA, in Richmond Township, Tioga County.
As the case progresses, Gardner is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case. The court has not yet scheduled a preliminary hearing, and Gardner has not applied for a public defender. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, according to the court records.
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