Galeton Man Charged with Failing to Register, Tampering
GALETON, Pa. — Zane Bryant Walentukonis, 26, of Galeton, is facing charges of failing to register with the Pennsylvania State Police and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. The charges were filed on June 19, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-03, following an incident on June 18, 2026.
According to court records, Walentukonis was arrested by Trooper Jacob T. Walker of the Coudersport PSP on June 18, 2026. The defendant is currently being held at the Potter County Prison, unable to post bail, which was set at $30,000.00. The charges against Walentukonis include one count of failing to register with the Pennsylvania State Police, graded as a felony of the third degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4915.1(A1), and one count of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, graded as a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4910(1).
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 10:30 pm, before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard, and a preliminary hearing is set for June 29, 2026, at 10:00 am, before Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski. The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. Walentukonis has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender at this time.
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 be responsible for presenting the case against Walentukonis.
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