Tioga County Man Charged with Simple Assault, Harassment
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Chester Lee Johnson, 37, of Wellsboro, is facing charges of Simple Assault and Harassment following an incident on April 5, 2026, in Delmar Township, Tioga County. According to court records, Johnson was arrested on April 9, 2026, by Mansfield PSP, specifically Officer Chaes R. D’Andrea.
The charges against Johnson include one count of Simple Assault, graded as a M2 offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A1), and one count of Harassment, graded as a M3 offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A3). The incident occurred on April 5, 2026, and Johnson was subsequently charged and arrested.
Johnson’s case is currently active and awaiting preliminary arraignment, with a docket number of MJ-04302-CR-0000040-2026. The case is being prosecuted by the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, with the defendant’s address listed as Wellsboro, PA 16901. Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard is assigned to the case.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case. The court proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges against Johnson.
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