Felony Trespass, Misdemeanor Mischief Charged in Austin, Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A 23‑year‑old woman from Austin, Pennsylvania, Shae Michele Setzer, was formally charged on October 2, 2026 in Potter County Magisterial District Court 55‑4‑01 with a third‑degree felony for criminal trespass – entering a structure, and a second‑degree misdemeanor for criminal mischief – damaging property.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed the criminal complaint (Complaint No. F27BBTP878) stemming from an incident that occurred on September 17, 2026. The specific location of the alleged trespass and property damage was not listed in the docket. Coudersport Police Department officers, led by Arresting Officer Cole T. Hurley, made the arrest; however, the docket does not record an arrest date.
Setzer, born September 8, 2002, resides at a home in Austin, PA 16720. She was advised of her right to apply for an assignment of counsel but did not request a public defender, and she has not yet been fingerprinted.
Under the docket, the charges are detailed as follows:
- 118 § 3503 §§ A1I – Third‑Degree Felony – Criminal Trespass – Enter Structure (offense date 09/17/2026).
- 218 § 3304 §§ A5 – Second‑Degree Misdemeanor – Criminal Mischief – Damage Property (offense date 09/17/2026).
The court set an unsecured bail of $15,000 on the filing date. No bail conditions beyond the monetary amount were noted.
Procedural milestones include a preliminary arraignment scheduled for October 2, 2026 at 2:20 p.m. before Judge Bryan D. Phelps, and a preliminary hearing set for November 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft. The case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.”
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is prosecuting the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.
At this stage, no disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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