Simple Assault, Harassment Charged Against Roulette Resident
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A Coudersport police officer arrested Barbara A. Martin, a 64‑year‑old resident of Roulette, on September 26, 2026, and she now faces two felony charges in Potter County Magisterial District Court 55‑4‑01.
According to the criminal docket (MJ‑55401‑CR‑0000035‑2026), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a complaint (No. F2A7BTH372) alleging that Martin committed simple assault and harassment. The charges are cited as 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701 (Simple Assault) and 18 Pa.C.S. § 2609 (Harassment – Subject to Physical Contact), both listed with the incident date of September 26, 2026.
Martin was taken into custody by the Coudersport Police Department, with Officer Christopher R. Gray identified as the arresting officer. She was fingerprinted at the time of arrest. The magistrate assigned to the case is Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaf, who issued the initial order on the same day the arrest occurred.
The court set an unsecured bail of $2,500.00 on September 26, 2026. No public defender was requested, and the defendant has not applied for assignment of counsel. The case remains active and is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Scheduling details show a preliminary arraignment was slated for September 26, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., followed by a preliminary hearing set for October 13, 2026, at 12:45 p.m., both before Judge McCleaf.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office, located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915, is prosecuting the case on behalf of the Commonwealth. No disposition, fines, costs, or restitution have been entered at this time.
Martin’s address is listed as Roulette, PA 16746. The docket notes that she was advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel, but she declined. The case’s processing status is listed as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing” as of the latest entry on September 26, 2026.
Under Pennsylvania law, Martin is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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