Vehicle Use & Plate Fraud Charges Filed in Wellsboro Court
WELLSBORO, Pa. – A 21‑year‑old Wellsboro resident, Emma Jean Baldwin, was charged on September 30, 2026 with two felony offenses stemming from an incident that occurred on July 17, 2026. The charges were filed in the Magisterial District Court of Tioga County (District 04‑3‑02) and are currently awaiting a preliminary hearing.
According to the criminal docket (MJ-04302-CR-0000103-2026), Baldwin was arrested by the Mansfield Police Service. The arresting officer is listed as Chaes R. D’Andrea. The complaint, identified as Complaint No. F5A4BTD429 and Incident No. PA 2026‑919276, alleges that Baldwin engaged in unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and fraudulent manipulation of a vehicle registration plate.
The specific statutory allegations are:
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 3928(a) – Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle or other vehicle (Grade M2), offense dated July 17, 2026.
- 18 Pa.C.S. § 7124 – Fraudulent use or removal of a registration plate (Grade S), offense dated July 17, 2026.
Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard issued the docket on September 23, 2026, and the case was entered into the court system on September 30, 2026. The docket indicates the case status as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing” as of the filing date. No bail amount, fingerprinting, or public defender appointment is noted in the record.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, located at the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The office can be reached at 570‑724‑1350 for further information.
At this stage, no disposition has been entered, and Baldwin remains in the custody of the court system pending her preliminary hearing. The case will proceed according to Pennsylvania criminal procedure, and any additional court dates or conditions will be updated in the docket.
As required by law, Baldwin is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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