Galeton Man Charged with Flight to Avoid Apprehension
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Joshua Shawn Rudinski, 33, of Galeton, Pa., is facing a felony charge of Flight to Avoid Apprehension/Trial/Punishment, graded as a third-degree felony, in connection with an incident that occurred on June 23, 2026, in West Branch Township, Potter County.
Rudinski was arrested on June 26, 2026, by Trooper Micah J. Smith of the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police and is being held at the Potter County Prison after bail was denied due to being a danger to himself and others. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm before Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski.
According to court records, Rudinski has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested a public defender. He has also been fingerprinted as part of the booking process. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
The charge against Rudinski is specified under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5126(a), which pertains to Flight to Avoid Apprehension/Trial/Punishment. As the case progresses, further details may become available.
Rudinski is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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