Theft, Receiving Stolen Property Charges Filed in Tioga
WELLSBORO, Pa. — A criminal complaint was filed against Zachary Ryan Smith, 30, of Tioga, Pennsylvania, in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-03, with charges including Theft by Unlawful Taking-Movable Property, Receiving Stolen Property, and Unauthorized Use of Motor/Other Vehicles.
According to court records, the incident occurred on April 7, 2026, in Richmond Township, Tioga County. Smith was arrested by Officer Travis C. Thrush of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 10:15 am before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings.
The charges against Smith include 18 Pa.C.S. § 3921(a) Theft by Unlawful Taking-Movable Property, a felony of the third degree; 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a) Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the third degree; and 18 Pa.C.S. § 3928(a) Unauthorized Use of Motor/Other Vehicles, a misdemeanor of the second degree. The bail was set at $15,000 unsecured.
Smith has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. The defendant has been fingerprinted as part of the arrest process.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the District Attorney, is prosecuting the case. The preliminary arraignment was scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 11:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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