Burglary, Trespass, Theft Charges; Hearing Set Sep 16 in Tioga County
COUVINGTON, Pa. – On September 3, 2026, Tioga County authorities arrested 80‑year‑old David Kenneth Frost of Covington, Pennsylvania, on multiple felony counts. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has filed a criminal docket (MJ‑04303‑CR‑0000107‑2026) in the Magisterial District Court 04‑3‑03, where Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings is presiding.
Frost was taken into custody by the Mansfield Police Service after a complaint (No. F5B8BSQ57J) was filed for an incident (PA 2026‑1119850) that occurred on the same day, September 3, 2026. Arresting Officer Justin D. Fitzwater documented the arrest, and Frost was fingerprinted on September 4, 2026 (MDJS 1200).
The charges filed against Frost are as follows:
- § 3502 A2 (Grade F1) – Burglary – Overnight Accommodation, No Person Present (offense date 09/03/2026).
- § 3503 A1II (Grade F2) – Criminal Trespass – Break Into Structure (offense date 09/03/2026).
- § 3921 A (Grade M3) – Theft By Unlawful Taking – Movable Property (offense date 09/03/2026).
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the Commonwealth, is prosecuting the case. The district attorney’s office can be reached at 570‑724‑1350, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Following his arrest, Frost was unable to post the $10,000 monetary bail set on September 4, 2026. Consequently, he was confined at the Tioga County Prison (County Jail) beginning that same day.
The court schedule shows that a preliminary arraignment was held on September 4, 2026, at 9:25 a.m., and a preliminary hearing is slated for September 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., both before Judge Cummings. The docket lists the case status as “Active” and notes that it is awaiting the preliminary hearing.
At this time, no public defender has been appointed, and Frost has not requested assignment of counsel. No fines, restitution, or additional financial penalties have been entered into the record as of the latest filing.
The proceedings will continue in accordance with Pennsylvania law, and Frost remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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