Multiple Drug and Driving Offenses Charged in Wellsboro Case

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WELLSBORO, Pa. – Tioga County Magisterial District Court Judge Robert L. Repard has set a preliminary hearing for October 6, 2026 in the case of Christopher Hockenberry, a 49‑year‑old resident of Wellsboro (DOB 07/01/1977). The hearing follows a series of misdemeanor and summary offense charges stemming from an incident dated June 6, 2026.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed the criminal docket MJ‑04302‑CR‑0000085‑2026 on August 20, 2026 after an arrest by the Mansfield Police Service. Arresting Officer Aaron J. Goldsmith executed the arrest; however, the docket does not list a specific arrest date. The complaint (No. F5A0BRN42N) and incident number (PA 2026‑735395) reference the same June 6 incident.

Hockenberry faces the following charges, each listed with the applicable Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes:

• 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(16) – Intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not regulated (Misdemeanor).
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(31‑I) – Possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use (Misdemeanor).
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 780‑113(A)(32) – Use or possession of drug paraphernalia – three separate counts (Misdemeanor).
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 1543(A) – Driving while operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license (Summary offense).
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 1301(A) – Operating a vehicle without a current Pennsylvania registration or with an expired/non‑Pennsylvania registration (Summary offense).
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 1372(3) – Displaying a plate or registration card on an improper vehicle (Summary offense).
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 1786(F) – Operating a vehicle without the required financial responsibility (Summary offense).

All offenses are dated June 6, 2026. The docket indicates that Hockenberry has not yet been fingerprinted, and he has not requested a public defender. Summons, first‑class summons, and certified summons were issued on August 21, 2026, along with fingerprint orders.

The case remains active and is awaiting the preliminary hearing scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026 in the Magisterial District Court. No bail amount or conditions are listed in the docket. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is prosecuting the case (phone 570‑724‑1350).

At this stage, no disposition has been entered, and the charges are pending further court action. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty under the law.

This article was generated based on publicly available court docket information. While we strive for accuracy, the content may contain errors or omissions. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. For official court records and legal guidance, please consult the appropriate court or legal professional.