Wellsboro Man Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Clair Melvin Pierce IV, a 32-year-old Wellsboro resident, has been charged with simple assault and harassment following an incident on May 17, 2026. According to court records, Pierce was arrested by Mansfield PSP and is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The charges against Pierce include one count of simple assault, graded as a misdemeanor 2, and one count of harassment, specifically subjecting another to physical contact, also graded as a misdemeanor. The incident occurred in Delmar Township, Tioga County, and the case is currently assigned to Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard.
Pierce’s arrest was made by Officer Kevin P. Boyer, and the defendant has not been fingerprinted as of the latest court records. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. Pierce has not requested a public defender, and no application for assignment of counsel has been made.
The case is currently inactive, with a status of awaiting preliminary hearing as of May 18, 2026. The docket number for this case is MJ-04302-CR-0000049-2026. It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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