Terroristic Threats, Disorderly Conduct Charges Filed in Tioga County
WELLSBORO, Pa. — A Blossburg man is facing multiple charges, including terroristic threats and disorderly conduct, after an incident on May 18, 2026, in Hamilton Township, Tioga County. Samson Thomas Short, 18, of Blossburg, PA 16912, was arrested by the Blossburg Boro Police Dept. and is being held at the Tioga County Prison, with bail denied.
According to court records, Short is charged with two counts of Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, graded as M1, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(a)(1), and two counts of Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting, graded as M3, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(a)(1). The incident occurred on May 18, 2026, and Short was arrested on May 19, 2026.
A preliminary arraignment was held on May 19, 2026, at 9:00 am, before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 9:00 am. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. Short has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the appointment of a public defender.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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