Austin Man Charged with Assault, Harassment
AUSTIN, Pa. — Jeremy James Earle, 43, of Austin, is facing charges of simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct following an incident on May 26, 2026. According to court records, Earle was arrested by Trooper Cole T. Hurley of the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police and is being held at the Potter County Prison for inability to post bail.
The charges against Earle include one count of simple assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(3); one count of harassment, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1); and one count of harassment, a misdemeanor of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(4). The incident allegedly occurred on May 26, 2026, in Austin Borough, Potter County.
Earle’s preliminary arraignment was scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 9:00 am before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps. A preliminary hearing is set for June 5, 2026, at 10:30 am. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender.
Bail was set at $5,000 monetary, with no Nebbia status. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, and the prosecuting authority will continue to pursue the charges against Earle.
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