Shinglehouse Man Charged with Aggravated Assault, Burglary
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. — James Francis Minderler Jr., 32, of Shinglehouse, is facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault and burglary, following an incident on May 30, 2026, in Shinglehouse Borough, Potter County.
According to court records, Minderler was arrested by the Shinglehouse Police Department and charged with six counts, including: one count of aggravated assault (18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(A1)), a felony of the first degree; one count of criminal trespass (18 Pa.C.S. § 3503(A1)), a felony of the third degree; one count of burglary (18 Pa.C.S. § 3502(A1)), a felony of the first degree; one count of simple assault (18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A1)), a misdemeanor of the second degree; one count of recklessly endangering another person (18 Pa.C.S. § 2705), a misdemeanor of the second degree; and one count of harassment (18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A1)), a summary offense.
Minderler’s preliminary arraignment was held on June 1, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026. The defendant’s bail was set at $50,000 unsecured.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case. Minderler has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been provided with an application for the appointment of a public defender.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will prosecute the case.
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