Roulette Man Charged with Assault, Harassment
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Matthew Christia Martin, 42, of Roulette, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including simple assault, harassment, and strangulation, following an incident on December 25, 2025. The charges were filed in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-01, with Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft assigned to the case.
According to court records, Martin was arrested by Coudersport PSP Officer Josiah J. McClarren on December 26, 2025. The charges include 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1) for simple assault, 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1) for harassment, and 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(a)(1) for strangulation. The incident occurred in Roulette Township, Potter County.
Martin’s bail was set at $100,000 unsecured, with a Nebbia status of none. A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for December 26, 2025, at 9:45 am, and a preliminary hearing is set for January 6, 2026, at 11:45 am, both before Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case will proceed through the court system, with the prosecuting authority seeking to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
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