Harassment Citations Issued After Domestic Dispute in Austin Borough
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police Coudersport Patrol Unit responded to an inactive domestic incident on October 17, 2026, at approximately 12:18 a.m. at Costello Avenue in the municipal district of Austin Borough, Potter County.
Investigating officer T. Saline (badge 15827) reported that a 24‑year‑old female from Austin and a 27‑year‑old male from Coudersport were involved in a confrontation that escalated to throwing objects and shoving one another.
Both individuals were cited for violating Title 18 Section 2709 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which defines harassment. The citation references 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.
The police release, identified as PA 2026‑1320009, notes that the incident was classified as “Harass – Physical Contact.” No arrests were made, and the report emphasizes that the information is preliminary and may be updated as the investigation proceeds.
Under Pennsylvania law, a citation for harassment does not constitute a conviction; the parties are presumed innocent pending any further legal action.
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