Wellsboro Man Charged with Multiple Child Sex Abuse Counts
WELLSBORO, Pa. — A Wellsboro man is facing multiple charges related to child sex abuse after an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police. Noah Robert Smith, 26, of Wellsboro, was arrested on May 13, 2026, and charged with various counts of sexual abuse of children, including possession and dissemination of child sex abuse materials.
According to court documents, Smith was charged with 13 counts of sexual abuse of children, including 12 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials, graded as second-degree felonies, and one count of dissemination of photographs or films of child sex acts, graded as a third-degree felony. The charges are related to incidents that allegedly occurred on December 16, 2025.
Smith’s arrest was made by Trooper Robert W. Whyel Jr. of the Pennsylvania State Police. The case is being prosecuted by the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office. Smith’s bail was set at $50,000 unsecured, and he is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard.
The preliminary arraignment was held on May 13, 2026, and Smith was advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel. However, it is not indicated in the court records whether Smith has requested or been assigned a public defender.
The case is currently active, and Smith is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case. As the case progresses, further information will become available.
The charges against Smith include 18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 §§ D (sexual abuse of children – child sex abuse material), 18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 §§ C (sexual abuse of children – dissemination of photo/film of child sex acts), and 18 Pa.C.S. § 7512 §§ A (criminal use of communication facility).
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