Tioga County Man Charged with Assault, Drug Possession
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Manuel Colon, 38, of Covington, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including Simple Assault, Possession of Controlled Substance, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving Without a License, according to court documents filed in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-03.
The charges, filed on February 26, 2026, stem from an incident that occurred on the same day in Richmond Township, Tioga County. Colon was arrested by Anthony Mazzone, an officer with the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police.
The specific charges against Colon include: 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1), Simple Assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree; 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(16), Possession of Controlled Substance, a misdemeanor; 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32), Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; and 75 Pa.C.S. § 1501(a), Driving Without a License, a summary offense.
Colon’s bail was set at $10,000 unsecured, and he has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel. The defendant has requested a public defender, and an application for appointment of a public defender has been provided.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm, and a preliminary hearing is set for March 11, 2026, at 9:00 am, both before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings.
The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case.
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