Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault Charges Filed in Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — John W. Wylie, 73, of Shinglehouse, PA, is facing charges of Terroristic Threats with Intent to Terrorize Another, graded as a M1 offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(A1), and Simple Assault, graded as a M2 offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A3), according to court documents filed in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-01.
The charges stem from an incident that allegedly occurred on January 1, 2026. Wylie was arrested on July 24, 2026, by Trooper Tanner M. Bringenberg of the Coudersport PSP. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 10:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft.
Wylie’s bail was set at $50,000 unsecured, and he has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel. The defendant has been fingerprinted, and the case is being prosecuted by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
The preliminary arraignment was held on July 24, 2026, at 2:26 pm, and the case is currently moving forward with the scheduled preliminary hearing. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is represented by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, with an address at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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