Criminal Mischief Charge After Coudersport Housing Burglary, Sept. 26
Coudersport, Pa. – On September 26, 2026, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) responded to a reported burglary in progress at the Potter County Housing Authority located on Penn Avenue in the borough of Coudersport, Potter County. Troopers from the Coudersport Patrol Unit arrived at approximately 12:54 p.m. and, after interviewing witnesses, located the suspects shortly thereafter.
The investigation determined that the individuals involved had a legal right to be inside the residence but unlawfully damaged property belonging to the Potter County Housing Authority without proper authority. The damage was assessed at less than $1,000, resulting in a charge of criminal mischief under $1,000.
The arrestee is a 55‑year‑old male from Cowansville, Pennsylvania. He was cited with a non‑traffic citation filed through the District Court (citation number 55‑4‑03) for the criminal mischief offense. The arrest was made by PSP Coudersport Patrol Unit investigators, with Investigating Officer listed as “SMITH, M, 15421 (809075).”
At this time, no bail amount, court hearing date, or presiding magistrate has been disclosed in the public release. The PSP public information release notes that the details are preliminary and may be updated as the investigation proceeds.
The Potter County Housing Authority, the victim in this matter, has not released an estimate of repair costs beyond the statement that the loss falls below the $1,000 threshold for the misdemeanor charge.
All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case will continue under the jurisdiction of the Potter County District Court.
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