Coudersport Man Charged with Sexual Assault, Corruption of Minors
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Ray Allen Pelchy Jr., 27, of Coudersport, is facing multiple charges, including Statutory Sexual Assault, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, and Corruption of Minors, according to court documents filed in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01.
The charges, filed on June 12, 2026, stem from an incident that allegedly occurred on June 4, 2026. Pelchy Jr. is accused of violating 18 Pa.C.S. § 3122.1, which pertains to Statutory Sexual Assault, as well as 18 Pa.C.S. § 6318, which relates to Unlawful Contact with a Minor. Additionally, he is charged with Corruption of Minors, a felony of the third degree, under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6301.
Pelchy Jr. was arrested by Officer Jared A. White of the Coudersport Borough Police Department and is being held at the Potter County Prison, unable to post $100,000 monetary bail. A preliminary arraignment was held on June 12, 2026, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Bryan D. Phelps.
The case is being prosecuted by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office. Pelchy Jr. has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the services of a public defender.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case, and the public is reminded that the information contained in the court docket should not be used in place of a criminal history background check.
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