Harassment Charge After Contact on Northern Potter Rd, Bingham
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Coudersport Patrol Unit released a public information report indicating that a 61‑year‑old male resident of Great Meadows, New Jersey, was cited for a harassment violation after a physical‑contact incident that occurred on August 30, 2026, at approximately 7:36 a.m. on Northern Potter Road at its intersection with Jackson Road in Bingham Township, Potter County.
The incident was investigated by PSP Officer N. Moore, badge number 821856. According to the report, the suspect was walking along State Route 49 when a confrontation with an 85‑year‑old male victim, also from Great Meadows, NJ, escalated to physical contact that met the statutory definition of harassment.
Following the investigation, the arrestee was cited under Pennsylvania Title 18, Section 2709 – Harassment. No arrest warrant was issued, and the citation was issued on scene. The report does not provide information regarding bail, a court hearing date, a presiding magistrate or judge, or any financial penalties such as fines, costs, or restitution.
The PSP statement notes that the information is preliminary and may be updated as the investigation proceeds.
At this time, the case remains pending, with no further court actions recorded in the public docket. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the matter will be prosecuted by the Pennsylvania State Police in accordance with state law.
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