Tioga County Man Charged with Theft, Firearms Offenses
WELLSBORO, Pa. — Scott A. Hockenberry, 54, of Tioga, Pa., is facing multiple felony charges, including theft and firearms offenses, according to court documents. The charges were filed on March 18, 2026, in the Magisterial District Court 04-3-01, with Judge James R. Edgcomb assigned to the case.
Hockenberry was arrested on March 18, 2026, by Trooper Tyler L. Skelly of the Mansfield Pennsylvania State Police. The arrest was made in Farmington Township, Tioga County. The defendant is currently being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post $50,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Hockenberry include: Criminal Trespass-Enter Structure (18 § 3503 §§ A1I), a felony of the third degree; Theft by Unlaw Taking-Movable Prop (18 § 3921 §§ A), a felony of the second degree; Possession of Firearm Prohibited (18 § 6105 §§ A1), a felony of the second degree; Recklessly Endangering Another Person (18 § 2705), a misdemeanor; and Receiving Stolen Property (18 § 3925 §§ A), a felony of the second degree.
A preliminary arraignment was scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard. A preliminary hearing is set for March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before the same judge.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender at this time.
Hockenberry is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case is ongoing, and the prosecuting authority will continue to pursue the charges in accordance with the law.
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