Tioga County Man Charged with Endangering Welfare of Children
WELLSBORO, Pa. — A Tioga County man is facing multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of children, after an incident on July 30, 2026, in Richmond Township. Zachary Wayne Guy Emmert, 25, of Mansfield, PA 16933, has been charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of children, which is a felony of the third degree under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4304(A1), and three counts of recklessly endangering another person, a misdemeanor of the second degree under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2705.
According to court records, Emmert was arrested by Trooper Marshall S. Bower of the Mansfield PSP on July 30, 2026. The incident occurred in Richmond Township, and the case is currently active in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-03, with Judge Tiffany Cummings assigned to the case.
A preliminary arraignment was held on July 31, 2026, at 9:08 am, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 11:15 am. Emmert’s bail has been set at $20,000 unsecured, and he has not applied for a public defender. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not done so.
The case is being prosecuted by the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, with the office representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The docket number for this case is MJ-04303-CR-0000088-2026.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute this case, and the public can expect further updates as the case progresses.
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