Coudersport Man Charged with Assault, Disorderly Conduct
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Francis J. McGarvey, a 66-year-old Coudersport resident, has been charged with multiple offenses, including Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Harassment, according to court documents. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on January 20, 2026, in Coudersport Borough, Potter County.
The docket, filed under the number MJ-55301-CR-0000004-2026, lists the charges as follows: one count of Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A1); two counts of Disorderly Conduct, misdemeanors of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(A4) and 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(A1); and one count of Harassment, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A1).
McGarvey was arrested by Officer Jared A. White of the Coudersport Borough Police Department on January 21, 2026. He was unable to post bail, which was set at $25,000, and is currently being held at the Potter County Prison. A preliminary arraignment was held on January 21, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 29, 2026.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. McGarvey has applied for the assignment of counsel and has been provided with an application for the appointment of a public defender.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, and the prosecuting authority will continue to pursue the charges against McGarvey.
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