Mansfield Woman Charged with DUI, Assault
MANSFIELD, Pa. — Lisa Sue Deacon, 57, of Mansfield, is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence and simple assault, following an incident on May 20, 2026. According to court records, Deacon was arrested by Trooper Darin M. Wheeler of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police and is being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post $2,500 bail.
The charges against Deacon include two counts of driving under the influence, one count of careless driving, one count of simple assault, and one count of harassment. The specific charges are: 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1) – DUI/unsafe driving, a misdemeanor of the second degree; 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(c) – DUI/BAC .16% and greater, a misdemeanor of the first degree; 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a) – careless driving, a summary offense; 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1) – simple assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree; and 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1) – harassment, a summary offense.
A preliminary arraignment was held on May 21, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings. Deacon has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that Deacon is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The prosecuting authority, the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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