Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault Charges Filed in Tioga County
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Garon Frank Russell, 55, of Wellsboro, PA 16901, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and simple assault, following an incident on April 14, 2026, in Duncan Township, Tioga County. The case, docket number MJ-04302-CR-0000042-2026, is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing.
Russell was arrested by Mansfield PSP, with Officer Tyler L. Skelly listed as the arresting officer. The charges against Russell include one count of aggravated assault, graded as a felony of the first degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(A1), which alleges that Russell attempted to cause serious bodily injury or caused injury with extreme indifference. Additionally, Russell is charged with one count of simple assault, graded as a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A1), and one count of harassment, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A1), which alleges that Russell subjected another person to physical contact.
Russell was unable to post bail, which was set at $50,000.00, and is currently being held at the Tioga County Prison. A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 10:30 am, both before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. Russell has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender at this time.
Russell is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case.
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