Austin Woman Charged with False Statements, Firearm Offenses
AUSTIN, Pa. — Melanee Ann Blanton, 54, of Austin, Pa., is facing charges in Magisterial District Judge 55-3-01 after being accused of making false statements and committing firearm-related offenses. The charges, filed on January 21, 2026, include one count of Materially False Written Statement – Purchase, Delivery, Transfer of Firearm, a felony of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111, and one count of Statement Under Penalty, a misdemeanor of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904.
According to court records, the incident occurred on January 13, 2024. The arresting agency was the Coudersport Pennsylvania State Police, with Officer Christopher S. Moore Jr. listed as the arresting officer. The case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Judge Bryan D. Phelps assigned to the case.
Blanton’s address is listed as Austin, Pa., 16720, in Potter County. The defendant has not applied for assignment of counsel, and no public defender has been requested or appointed. Additionally, Blanton has not been fingerprinted in connection with this case.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. The case status is currently listed as inactive, with a processing status of awaiting preliminary hearing as of January 21, 2026.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting this case.
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