Wellsboro Man Faces Drug Charges in Tioga County
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Edward Newell Larson Jr., 27, of Wellsboro, is facing multiple drug-related charges in Tioga County. According to court records, Larson was arrested on April 1, 2026, by Tioga County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan C. Owlett.
The charges against Larson include Possession of Controlled Substance by Person Not Registered, a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(16); Marijuana-Small Amount for Personal Use, a misdemeanor, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(31); and two counts of Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, misdemeanors, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32).
Larson’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for April 21, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard. A preliminary arraignment was held on April 2, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb.
Larson is being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post $15,000 monetary bail. He has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
The case is ongoing, and Larson is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County Court will continue to handle the proceedings, with the next hearing scheduled for April 21, 2026.
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