Forgery, Perjury Charges Filed Against Dubois in Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Susan C. Fessenden Helo, a 60‑year‑old resident of Dubois, is charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses stemming from alleged document fraud and false statements. The case, docket number MJ-55401-CR-0000042-2026, was filed in the Magisterial District Court 55‑4‑01 on November 9, 2026.
According to the criminal docket, Helo faces ten counts, including:
- Forgery – Unauthorized Act In Writing, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4101(A)(2), Grade F3 (offense date 01/05/2025)
- Perjury, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4902(A), Grade F3 (offense date 01/05/2025) – two separate counts
- False Swearing – Official Proceeding, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4903(A)(1), Grade M2 (offense date 01/05/2025) – two separate counts
- Unsworn Falsification to Authorities – Forged/Altered Document, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904(A)(2), Grade M2 (offense date 01/05/2025) – three separate counts
- Tamper With/Fabricate Physical Evidence, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4910(1) and § 4910(2), Grade M2 (offense date 01/05/2025) – two separate counts
The arrest was made by Officer Jake C. Rothermel of the Potter County District Attorney’s Office. Helo has been fingerprinted and a bail amount of $0.00 was set, indicating no monetary bail is required at this time.
Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaf presided over the preliminary arraignment on November 9, 2026, and scheduled a preliminary hearing for 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2026. The case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.”
Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Helo is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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