Genesee Man Faces Assault, Endangerment Charges
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Andy Joe Matteson, 55, of Genesee, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including Simple Assault, Endangering Welfare of Children, Harassment, and Sell/Furnish Liquor Etc Minor, according to court documents filed in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-01.
The charges, filed on June 27, 2026, stem from an incident that occurred on the same day in Allegany Township, Potter County. The arresting agency was the Coudersport PSP, with Officer Taylor J. Saline listed as the arresting officer.
Matteson’s charges include: 18 § 2701 §§ A1, a second-degree misdemeanor for Simple Assault; 218 § 4304 §§ A1, a first-degree misdemeanor for Endangering Welfare of Children – Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense; 318 § 2709 §§ A1, a third-degree misdemeanor for Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact; and 418 § 6310.1 §§ A, a third-degree misdemeanor for Sell/Furnish Liquor Etc Minor.
A preliminary arraignment was held on June 27, 2026, at 9:30 pm, with Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski presiding. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 10:30 am, with Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft presiding.
Matteson’s bail was set at $10,000 unsecured, with no Nebbia status. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and has not requested a public defender.
The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with the law and the evidence presented.
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