Tioga County Man Charged with Strangulation, Terroristic Threats
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Ryan A. Smith, 36, of Osceola, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including strangulation and terroristic threats, following an incident on February 1, 2026. According to court records, Smith was arrested by Mansfield PSP and is being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post $50,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Smith include one count of strangulation, a felony of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(a)(1); one count of terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, a misdemeanor of the first degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706(a)(1); one count of simple assault, a misdemeanor of the second degree, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1); and one count of harassment, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1).
A preliminary arraignment was held on February 1, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge James R. Edgcomb, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 12, 2026. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the case.
Smith’s arrest was made by Officer Kenneth W. Windows of the Mansfield PSP. The incident occurred in Osceola Township, Tioga County, and the case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been fingerprinted. The case is being heard in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-01, with Judge James R. Edgcomb presiding.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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