Wellsboro Man Faces Homicide, Assault Charges
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Kenneth Jerome Boom, 62, of Wellsboro, is facing multiple felony charges, including criminal homicide and aggravated assault, following an incident on July 30, 2026. According to court records, Boom was arrested by Mansfield PSP and is being held at the Tioga County Prison with bail denied.
The charges against Boom include: 18 Pa.C.S. § 2501(a) – Criminal Homicide (F1), 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(a1) – Aggravated Assault – Attempts to Cause SBI or Causes Injury with Extreme Indifference (F1), 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(a4) – Aggravated Assault – Attempts to Cause or Causes BI with Deadly Weapon (F2), 18 Pa.C.S. § 2705 – Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), and 18 Pa.C.S. § 907(a) – Possession of Instrument of Crime with Intent (M3).
Boom’s preliminary arraignment was scheduled for July 31, 2026, at 3:45 pm, and a preliminary hearing is set for August 11, 2026, at 10:30 am, both before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard. The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. Boom has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender at this time.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with the law and the evidence presented.
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