Terroristic Threats, Harassment Charges Filed in Tioga
WELLSBORO, Pa. — James M. Bianco, 56, of Tioga, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including terroristic threats and harassment, following an incident on August 13, 2025. According to court records, Bianco has been charged with four counts, including two counts of terroristic threats, one count of harassment with no legitimate purpose, and one count of harassment with lewd, threatening, etc. language.
The charges, filed under docket number MJ-04301-CR-0000003-2026, include 18 § 2706 §§ A1, a first-degree misdemeanor for terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another; 18 § 2706 §§ A3, a first-degree misdemeanor for terroristic threats causing serious public inconvenience; 18 § 2709 §§ A3, a third-degree misdemeanor for harassment with no legitimate purpose; and 18 § 2709 §§ A4, a third-degree misdemeanor for harassment with lewd, threatening, etc. language.
Bianco was arrested by Officer Alan M. Krall of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police. The case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, with Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb assigned to the case. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Bianco’s address is listed as Tioga, PA 16946, and he has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The defendant has not requested a public defender, and an application for appointment of a public defender has not been provided.
The case status is currently listed as active, with a processing status of awaiting preliminary hearing as of January 7, 2026. The incident occurred in Tioga Township, Tioga County.
It is important to note that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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