Tioga County Man Charged with Strangulation, Assault
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Brandon Michael Clemens, 31, of Mansfield, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including strangulation and simple assault, following an incident on July 10, 2026, in Richmond Township, Tioga County. According to court records, Clemens was arrested by Mansfield PSP Officer Kenneth W. Windows and is being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post $30,000 monetary bail.
Clemens is charged with one count of strangulation, a second-degree felony, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(A1), one count of simple assault, a second-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A1), and one count of harassment, a third-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A1). The charges stem from an incident that occurred on July 10, 2026, with the complaint filed on the same day.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for July 10, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings, and a preliminary hearing is set for July 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. also before Judge Cummings. The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing.
Clemens has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel, but has not requested a public defender. He has been fingerprinted as part of the booking process.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. The case is being heard in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-03.
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, presenting evidence to support the charges against Clemens.
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