Tioga County Man Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Wesley Hardin English, 19, of Wellsboro, is facing multiple felony charges related to child sexual abuse material, according to court documents. The charges, filed on March 5, 2026, include six counts of sexual abuse of children – child sexual abuse material, and one count of criminal use of a communication facility.
The charges, with legal citations 18 § 6312 §§ D F2 and 18 § 7512 §§ A, respectively, stem from an incident that allegedly occurred on September 15, 2025. English was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Robert W. Whyel Jr. and is currently being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post $20,000 monetary bail.
A preliminary arraignment was held on March 5, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 17, 2026. English has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender.
The case, docket number MJ-04302-CR-0000019-2026, is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
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