Perjury Charge Filed Against Coudersport Man; Hearing 9/10
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A Coudersport resident, Christopher Michael Carver, has been charged with a third‑degree felony for perjury under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4902(a). The charge was filed in Magisterial District Court 55‑3‑01 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps.
According to the criminal docket (MJ‑55301‑CR‑0000060‑2026), the complaint (No. 2600016081) stems from an alleged false statement made on January 14, 2026. The incident was recorded under Incident No. 26‑0001608, and the offense is listed as a third‑degree felony (Grade F3) perjury.
Carver, a 38‑year‑old male born November 26, 1987, resides at an address in Coudersport, PA 16915. He was arrested by the Coudersport Borough Police Department, with Officer Ian M. Creech identified as the arresting officer. The docket does not specify an arrest date, and no bail amount or conditions have been entered. A fingerprint order was issued on the filing date, but the record shows the defendant has not yet been fingerprinted.
The case was filed on August 27, 2026, the same day the summons was issued and successfully served on Carver. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, unzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is representing the Commonwealth. No private counsel has been entered; the docket lists the counsel status as active but does not name an attorney.
Current case status is listed as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.” The preliminary hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court courtroom, presided over by Judge Bryan D. Phelps. No disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been recorded at this time.
All parties remain subject to the procedural requirements of Pennsylvania law, and the defendant retains the right to request a public defender, though no such request has been made in the docket. The case will proceed pending the outcome of the preliminary hearing.
As with all criminal matters, Christopher Michael Carver is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the prosecution will be handled by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
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