Wellsboro Man Charged with Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct
WELLSBORO, Pa. — George Howlett, 20, of Wellsboro, is facing multiple charges, including Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct, following an incident on July 27, 2026. According to court records, Howlett was arrested by the Wellsboro Borough Police Department and is being held at the Tioga County Prison, unable to post $30,000 bail.
The charges against Howlett include one count of Aggravated Assault – Fear of Imminent SBI (18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(A6)), a felony of the second degree, and two counts of Disorderly Conduct – Engage In Fighting (18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(A1)), both misdemeanors of the third degree. Additionally, Howlett is charged with Resist Arrest/Other Law Enforce (18 Pa.C.S. § 5104), Obstruct Admin Law/Other Govt Func (18 Pa.C.S. § 5101), Mand. Use Of Available Sidewalk (75 Pa.C.S. § 3544(A)), and Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A1)).
A preliminary arraignment was held on July 27, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Tiffany Cummings, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard. The case is currently active and awaiting preliminary hearing.
The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this matter. Howlett has not requested a public defender, and it is not indicated whether he has applied for assignment of counsel.
It is important to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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