Galeton Man Charged with Retail Theft, Flight to Avoid Apprehension
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A Galeton man is facing multiple charges, including retail theft and flight to avoid apprehension, following a series of incidents in Potter County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Ronald Clarence PULCHER II, 43, of Galeton, was involved in two retail thefts and a theft at 439 Pushersiding Rd. in Ulysses Township between May 25 and May 28, 2026.
PULCHER II was charged with three counts of Retail Theft, a felony of the third degree, under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929(a)(1). He was also charged with one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the first degree, under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3921(a)(1), and one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking, a misdemeanor of the third degree, under the same statute.
In addition, PULCHER II was charged with one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a misdemeanor of the first degree, under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a), and two counts of Receiving Stolen Property, a misdemeanor of the third degree, under the same statute. He was also charged with one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the second degree, under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a).
On May 29, 2026, PULCHER II fled from state police troopers in Galeton, leading to a brief vehicle pursuit. He was later apprehended in Avis Borough, Clinton County, after fleeing from troopers in Lycoming County. PULCHER II was charged with one count of Flight to Avoid Apprehension, a felony of the third degree, under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5126(a), and one count of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer, a misdemeanor of the second degree, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3733(a).
PULCHER II is currently being held in the Potter County Jail without bail. The case is ongoing, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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