Marijuana, Paraphernalia and Stop‑Sign Charges Filed in Tioga County
Nelson Township, Tioga County, Pa. – A criminal case against 40‑year‑old Rachel Ann Copely of Middlebury Center, PA 16935, is now active in the Magisterial District Court 04‑3‑01. The docket, MJ‑04301‑CR‑0000090‑2026, was filed on September 17, 2026 following a complaint filed by the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office.
According to the court record, Copely was arrested by Lawrence Township Police Department officers, with Officer Christopher J. Brackman identified as the arresting officer. The incident occurred on July 10, 2026 in Nelson Township, Tioga County. Three offenses were charged:
- § 780‑113 §§ A31I – Marijuana – Small Amount for Personal Use.
- § 780‑113 §§ A32 – Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- § 3323 § B – Failure to Perform Duties at a Stop Sign (traffic violation).
The complaint number is 2600001851 and the incident number is 260000185. The case is being presided over by Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb, who assigned the matter on the same day it was filed.
Copely has requested a public defender; however, the docket indicates that an application for appointment of a public defender has not been provided. She has not yet been fingerprinted, and no bail amount or conditions are listed in the record.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. in the same magisterial district courtroom, with Judge Edgcomb set to hear the matter. Until that hearing, the case status remains “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.”
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. No disposition has been entered, and the case remains open pending the upcoming hearing.
As required by Pennsylvania law, Copely is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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