Galeton Man Charged with Aggravated Assault, Strangulation
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Joshua Shawn Rudinski, 33, of Galeton, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and strangulation, following an incident on June 22, 2026, in West Branch Township, Potter County.
According to court records, Rudinski has been charged with nine counts, including 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(a)(1) Aggravated Assault – Attempts to Cause SBI or Causes Injury with Extreme Indifference, 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(a)(1) Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, and 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(a)(1) Terroristic Threats W/ Int to Terrorize Another.
The charges were filed by the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Micah J. Smith listed as the arresting officer. Rudinski’s address is listed as Galeton, PA 16922.
Rudinski’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski assigned to the case. The defendant has not been fingerprinted and has not requested a public defender.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case. The docket number for the case is MJ-55403-CR-0000041-2026.
Rudinski is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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