Austin Man Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
AUSTIN, Pa. — Alvin James Burrows, 40, of Austin, Pa., is facing charges of Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on June 12, 2026. According to court records, Burrows was arrested by Coudersport State Police Officer Josiah J. McClarren on June 13, 2026, and is being held at the Potter County Prison on $35,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Burrows include one count of Simple Assault, graded as a M2 offense, and one count of Harassment, specifically Subjecting Another to Physical Contact, both of which allegedly occurred on June 12, 2026. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for June 25, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps.
Burrows’ preliminary arraignment was held on June 13, 2026, at 1:00 pm, before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender at this time.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. Burrows is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case will proceed through the court system under the jurisdiction of the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01.
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