Coudersport Man Faces Default Charge
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Samuel James Ellingson, a 69-year-old Coudersport resident, is facing a felony charge of Default in Required Appearance, graded as a third-degree felony, in connection with an incident that occurred on January 28, 2025. The charge is listed under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5124 §§ A.
According to court records, Ellingson was arrested by Officer Ian M. Creech of the Coudersport Borough Police Department on May 22, 2026. The case, docket number MJ-55301-CR-0000033-2026, is currently active in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01, with Judge Bryan D. Phelps assigned to the case.
Ellingson’s bail was set at $15,000 monetary, with a Nebbia status of none. He is currently being held at the Potter County Prison, unable to post bail. A preliminary arraignment was held on May 22, 2026, at 11:45 am, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 10:15 am.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. Ellingson has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been provided with an application for the appointment of a public defender.
The case is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing. It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will present evidence in court to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
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