Tioga County Firearm Charges Filed Against Jason Wescott
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Jason Matthew Wescott, 46, of Westfield, Pa., is facing multiple felony charges in Tioga County related to the intentional failure to relinquish firearms and returning firearms to a defendant unlawfully. The charges, filed on May 5, 2026, stem from an incident that occurred on April 9, 2026.
According to court documents, Wescott has been charged with nine counts, including eight felony counts of intentionally/knowingly failing to relinquish a firearm/weapon to the sheriff as required by an order, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105(a.12), and one misdemeanor count of possessing an instrument of crime with intent, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 907(a). Additionally, Wescott faces four misdemeanor counts of intentionally/knowingly returning a firearm/weapon to a defendant unlawfully, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105(a.15II).
The case, docket number MJ-04301-CR-0000045-2026, is being prosecuted by the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office. Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb has been assigned to the case. Wescott is currently being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post $75,000 monetary bail.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 2:00 pm, and a preliminary hearing is set for May 21, 2026, at 10:00 am, both before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb. The defendant has not requested a public defender, and it is not indicated that he has been fingerprinted.
As the case progresses, it is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case, and the court will ensure that the defendant’s rights are protected throughout the proceedings.
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