Tioga County Man Charged with Drug Paraphernalia, Public Drunkenness
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Robert James Rooks III, 41, of Galeton, Pa., is facing multiple charges in Tioga County after an incident on July 12, 2026. According to court records, Rooks has been charged with Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, in violation of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32), Public Drunkenness and Similar Misconduct, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5505, and Pedestrian Walking Along or On Highway – No Sidewalk or Shoulder, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3544(c).
The charges were filed after an arrest by Trooper Anthony Mazzone of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police. Rooks’ case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 9:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard.
Rooks’ address is listed as Galeton, PA 16922, in Chatham Township, Tioga County. The defendant has not applied for assignment of counsel and has not been fingerprinted, according to court records. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
The preliminary hearing will determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed with the case. Rooks is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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