Theft, Receiving Stolen Property Charges Filed in Wellsboro

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WELLSBORO, Pa. — Lizzie Anne Gesford, 21, of Wellsboro, is facing charges of Theft Of Services-Acquis Of Service, a misdemeanor of the second degree, and Receiving Stolen Property, a misdemeanor of the third degree, according to court documents filed in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-02.

The charges, filed on January 5, 2026, stem from an incident that occurred on the same day, with the Wellsboro Boro Police Dept being the arresting agency. Officer Logan W. Smedley is listed as the arresting officer. Gesford’s bail was set at $10,000.00, with a monetary bail type, but she was unable to post bail and is currently being held at the Tioga County Prison.

A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for January 5, 2026, at 2:15 pm, before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb, and a preliminary hearing is set for January 20, 2026, at 9:15 am, before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard. The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing.

Gesford is represented by no attorney, as she has not applied for the assignment of counsel, and has not requested a public defender. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.

The charges against Gesford include 18 § 3926 §§ A1, Theft Of Services-Acquis Of Service, a misdemeanor of the second degree, and 18 § 3925 §§ A, Receiving Stolen Property, a misdemeanor of the third degree. The incident occurred on January 5, 2026, in Wellsboro, Tioga County.

It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting this case.

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