Bad Checks Charge Filed in Tioga County
WELLSBORO, Pa. — A criminal case is ongoing in Tioga County against Janet Ellen Jackson, 57, of Cogan Station, PA, who faces a charge of Bad Checks, graded as a M1 offense, under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4105 §§ A1. The incident allegedly occurred on September 19, 2025.
According to court records, the case, docket number MJ-04301-CR-0000002-2026, was filed on January 5, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-01, with Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb assigned to the case. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Officer Tyler L. Skelly of the Mansfield PSP is listed as the arresting officer. Jackson’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing. The defendant has not been fingerprinted, and no application for a public defender has been provided or requested.
The court docket indicates that Jackson was advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel. As the case progresses, further details may become available. The Tioga County Courthouse, located at 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is handling the proceedings.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case. The public is reminded that docket sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check, which can only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police.
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