Theft, Receiving Stolen Property Charges Filed in Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Samuel James Ellingson, 69, of Carriere, MS, is facing multiple felony charges in Potter County, including Theft by Deception and Receiving Stolen Property. According to court records, Ellingson was charged with one count of Theft by Deception (18 Pa.C.S. § 3922(A1)), a felony of the third degree, and one count of Receiving Stolen Property (18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(A)), also a felony of the third degree. Additionally, Ellingson is charged with Home Improvement Fraud (§517.89(A2)), a felony of the third degree.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on January 16, 2025, in Bingham Township, Potter County. Ellingson was arrested by Trooper Nicholas M. Moore of the Coudersport PSP and was advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel. However, Ellingson did not request a public defender, and no application was provided for the appointment of a public defender.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 10:00 am before Magisterial District Judge Christopher Dominic Kalacinski. The case is currently inactive and is awaiting a preliminary hearing. Ellingson’s bail information and conditions are not specified in the court records.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is represented by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, with an address of 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915. The case is being heard in the Magisterial District Court 55-4-03.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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